Kick-off delayed by six minutes at Angers v OM

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·18 January 2026

The Ligue 1 meeting between Angers and OM at Stade Raymond-Kopa began six minutes late on Saturday.

According to L'Équipe, Mr Buquet delayed the start because smoke from flares created a thick haze inside the ground.

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Supporters of both Angers and Marseille were housed in the same stand when the flares were lit.

The fixture formed part of matchday 18, with kick-off originally set for 21:05.

Play commenced after the brief delay.

Source: L'Équipe