Match Information
Match Overview
Rennes host Auxerre at Roazhon Park on October 11, 2026 in Regular Season - 6, a fixture that arrives with both sides looking to establish momentum as the Ligue 1 table begins to take shape. Rennes sit fifth, while Auxerre occupy tenth, and the early-season positioning gives this matchday added relevance for both camps as they look to build consistency.
Recent form presents a sharp contrast between the two sides heading into this match. Rennes have endured a difficult stretch in their most recent outings, suffering a 4-0 defeat away to Lyon on September 19 in league play and a 1-0 loss to Laval on October 2, albeit in a club friendly rather than a competitive fixture. Sandwiched between those results was a goalless draw away to Sturm Graz in the UEFA Europa League on September 16, adding a continental fixture to Rennes's schedule load. Auxerre, by contrast, arrive in better rhythm, having won their last two Ligue 1 matches - a 2-1 home win over Stade Brestois 29 on September 20 and a 1-0 home victory against Nice on September 12 - before also featuring in a high-scoring 4-3 friendly win over Clermont Foot on October 2.
The head-to-head record offers some context without being decisive, as these two sides have traded results over the years, including a comprehensive 3-0 Rennes win away at Auxerre on February 22, 2026, in their most recent competitive meeting. That result sits alongside a more even history including draws and wins for both sides, suggesting no clear psychological edge heading into Matchday 6.
With no injuries reported for either club, both Franck Haise and Christophe Pelissier should have full squads to choose from, meaning team selection will likely come down to tactical preference and form-based decisions rather than enforced changes. Rennes will be looking to arrest their recent slide in league form, while Auxerre will hope to carry their two-match winning run into this away fixture.
Predicted Lineups
Rennes
N. Lemaître; P. Frankowski, A. Rouault, C. Cresswell, Q. Merlin; V. Rongier, S. Szymański, A. Thomasson; L. Blas, E. Lepaul, B. Dia
Auxerre
P. Nardi; C. Akpa, S. Diomandé, B. Okoh, E. Legros; P. Ekwah, A. Dioussé, T. Devernois; R. Faivre, C. Archer, R. Mandengue
Team Form Analysis
Rennes
League Position: 5Rennes Form Analysis
Rennes's form has dipped noticeably in recent weeks, with their most recent Ligue 1 outing ending in a heavy 4-0 defeat away to Lyon on September 19. That result followed a goalless draw at Sturm Graz in the Europa League on September 16, suggesting a team that has struggled to find attacking rhythm against stronger opposition. A 1-0 loss to Laval on October 2 in a club friendly, while not a competitive result, continues the recent downward trend in results. Earlier in September, however, Rennes showed their quality in league play, defeating Marseille 1-0 at home on September 11 and winning away at Angers 1-2 on September 6. Those two results demonstrate Rennes can be effective against varied opposition, both home and away, when firing. The defensive record has been inconsistent, conceding four goals against Lyon but otherwise showing solidity in their other recent matches. Franck Haise's side will need to rediscover the form that produced back-to-back league wins earlier in September as they look to climb from fifth position.
Auxerre
League Position: 10Auxerre Form Analysis
Auxerre head into this match with genuine momentum, having won their last two Ligue 1 fixtures. A 2-1 home victory over Stade Brestois 29 on September 20 followed a 1-0 home win against Nice on September 12, giving Christophe Pelissier's side back-to-back league clean-sheet-adjacent results and valuable points. Their attacking form was further underlined by a 4-3 win over Clermont Foot on October 2, albeit in a club friendly, with seven goals in that match suggesting an attack capable of scoring freely. Earlier in September, Auxerre suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Lyon on September 4 and a 1-3 home loss to Angers on August 29, results that show the away trip to a strong Lyon side and a difficult opening to the season. Despite sitting tenth in the table, the recent upturn in results, particularly the two consecutive league victories, points to a team building confidence as they travel to Roazhon Park.
Head-to-Head
Rennes
Auxerre
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-22 | Auxerre | 0 - 3 | Rennes |
| 2025-10-19 | Rennes | 2 - 2 | Auxerre |
| 2025-04-06 | Rennes | 0 - 1 | Auxerre |
| 2024-11-03 | Auxerre | 4 - 0 | Rennes |
| 2023-03-11 | Auxerre | 0 - 0 | Rennes |
| 2022-09-11 | Rennes | 5 - 0 | Auxerre |
| 2014-02-12 | Auxerre | 0 - 1 | Rennes |
| 2012-03-11 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Auxerre |
| 2011-10-23 | Auxerre | 0 - 1 | Rennes |
| 2011-04-02 | Rennes | 0 - 0 | Auxerre |
Memorable Matches
The history between these sides has produced some lopsided scorelines in both directions. Rennes's 5-0 home victory on September 11, 2022 stands out as one of the most dominant results in the fixture, while Auxerre responded with their own statement win, a 4-0 victory at home on November 3, 2024. More recently, Rennes claimed a convincing 3-0 away win at Auxerre on February 22, 2026, their most recent competitive meeting. The sides have also shared tighter contests, including a 2-2 draw at Roazhon Park on October 19, 2025, showing that this fixture can swing between emphatic wins and closely fought draws depending on the day.
Venue Factor
Roazhon Park provides Rennes with home advantage for this Regular Season - 6 fixture, with the atmosphere likely to play a role as the hosts look to respond to their recent run of results. Rennes's home record in this fixture has historically been strong, including a 5-0 win over Auxerre on September 11, 2022, and a 2-2 draw on October 19, 2025, suggesting Roazhon Park has generally been a venue where meetings with Auxerre produce goals. Auxerre will need to manage the away trip after splitting recent results between home and away fix
Injury Concerns
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