Le Havre AC endured a difficult weekend with two league defeats, one in the men's Ligue 1 and another in the women's D1 Arkema. The men fell 2-1 to Brest at the Stade Océane on Saturday, while the women were beaten 1-0 by Olympique de Marseille, according to match reports from L'Equipe Football. These results leave the Norman club 15th in Ligue 1 with just one point from two games, a recent form of DL, and a goal tally of 1 scored and 2 conceded.
How did the Ligue 1 defeat against Brest unfold?
The Ligue 1 match, covered by L'Equipe Football, swung in Brest's favor early in the first half. Kamory Doumbia opened the scoring from the penalty spot for the visitors in the 12th minute after a foul on Ludovic Ajorque. Le Havre's situation worsened just before halftime with the sending off of Junior Mwanga for holding back Mama Baldé. Doumbia then scored a second in the 51st minute, finishing off a pulled-back cross from Baldé.
Le Havre pulled a goal back in the 79th minute through a Rayan Fofana penalty after a foul on Enzo Koffi. The Normans even came close to an equalizer late on, but a backheel from Seko went wide. Havrais goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had to be stretchered off in stoppage time after making a save, replaced by Gauthier Gallon. Despite a balanced match in terms of chances, Le Havre could not avoid a third consecutive league defeat.
What happened in the women's match against Marseille?
Meanwhile, the HAC women's team also suffered a narrow defeat this weekend. Olympique de Marseille won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Portuguese forward Nelly Rodrigues in the 33rd minute, as reported by L'Equipe Football. The match remained balanced thereafter, but the Marseillaises managed to hold onto their lead until the final whistle.
This match was part of the return to action in the Arkema Première Ligue. OM will look to build on this result against Lens next week. For Le Havre AC, this loss adds another early-season hurdle as the team looks to find its footing in the top flight of French women's football.
What were the key moments from last week's match against Lyon?
Images released by Reuters highlight another recent HAC fixture. On August 29th, the team traveled to Lyon to face Olympique Lyonnais at the Groupama Stadium. One agency photo shows Lyon's Corentin Tolisso in a duel with Le Havre's Ahmed Touba.
Another Reuters image from the same match captures a particular moment. It shows Le Havre's Sota Nakamura celebrating a goal that was ultimately disallowed by the officials. These pictures illustrate the missed opportunities that may have cost the Normans dearly during this tough away trip.
What is Le Havre AC's current situation in Ligue 1?
The start to the season has been challenging for the club. With just one point from two matches, Le Havre AC sits in 15th place in the standings. The team is already eight points behind leaders AS Monaco, a significant gap to close.
The immediate objective will be to reposition themselves in the battle to avoid relegation. The next away match against Estac Troyes, scheduled for November 21, 2026, will take on added importance. Troyes, currently 6th, will be a tough opponent, and fans can follow the build-up to this fixture on our dedicated fixtures page. Team lineups and player statistics are available in our squad and stats sections.
What does the upcoming schedule look like for the club?
The international break comes at a good time to allow the coaching staff to make adjustments. The players will then have several weeks to work before returning to action against Troyes. This trip to the Stade de l'Aube will be crucial in the quest for points.
The team must quickly find offensive solutions, having scored only one goal in two Ligue 1 matches. The defense, which has conceded two goals, will also need to be more solid. Supporters can check the live league standings on our standings page. The next league fixture is therefore set for November 21, 2026, against Estac Troyes, who are sixth in the table.
