Angers v Troyes: level-on-points rivals seek a reset after mixed starts | OneFootball

Angers host Troyes in Ligue 1 at Stade Raymond Kopa on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with both sides level on four points and looking to climb from the lower half.

Angers have often edged this fixture in recent years, including a 2-1 home win in April 2024 and another 2-1 success in May 2023. Both teams arrive mid-table after four games, separated only by goal difference.

Form is patchy on both sides. Angers beat Auxerre away but lost at home to LOSC and Rennes before drawing at Le Havre. Troyes opened with a draw against Paris FC and a win at Lorient, then suffered back-to-back defeats, including conceding six to Strasbourg.

Troyes travel with a lengthy injury list, with Alexandre Philiponeau, Ismael Boura, Paolo Gozzi Iweru, Merwan Ifnaoui and Yvann Titi ruled out.

On the pitch, Angers' 49% share of the ball and 83.03% passing suggests they may see more of it, and their high crossing volume from open play could be a route in, having already scored once with a header. Amine El Ouazzani has a goal and an assist, while Ousmane Camara has also created one. Troyes average 39% possession and have conceded nine goals, but carry a direct threat, with Kandet Diawara and Antoine Mille each registering an assist and Jeremy Le Douaron leading the line.

Angers sit 11th and Troyes 12th. A win for either could nudge them towards the top half, while defeat may keep them close to the early relegation picture.