Angers SCO Falls to Lorient: Attack Struggles & Koffi Errors

Lorient Defeats Angers in Ligue 1 Clash

Lorient secured a 2-0 victory over Angers at Stade du Moustoir on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in a Ligue 1 match. The win moves Lorient to 9th place in the league standings with 31 points, while Angers remains 11th with 29 points.

The match saw Pablo Pagis open the scoring for Lorient in the 9th minute, demonstrating a moment of individual brilliance. The second goal came in the 58th minute, described as a result of a “coup de billard” – a fortunate deflection – within the Lorient defense, according to reports.

Angers Struggles to Find Offense

The game highlighted a lack of attacking threat from Angers, who reportedly struggled to create dangerous opportunities throughout the 90 minutes. A report noted that Angers had been on a positive run, scoring in recent matches even during defeats, but failed to replicate that form against Lorient. The offensive players lacked ideas, and Yvon Mvogo, Lorient’s goalkeeper, enjoyed a relatively quiet afternoon.

The offensive struggles come as Angers anticipates the arrival of Goduine Koyalipou, while also navigating the absences of Sidiki Chérif and Himad Abdelli. The team’s ability to integrate new players and overcome key absences will be crucial in the coming weeks.

Koffi’s Unusual Performance

Angers goalkeeper Hervé Koffi, on loan from RC Lens, had a performance described as “rare” and “unusual.” Reports detailed instances of uncertainty in his play, including a misjudged clearance that nearly resulted in an opportunity for Lorient and a hesitant approach to a defensive situation that put a teammate under pressure. He also lacked decisiveness on Lorient’s second goal, failing to commit to a save attempt.

The performance was noted as uncharacteristic for Koffi, acknowledging that even experienced players are prone to occasional lapses in form.

Match Statistics

Lorient dominated possession with 58.6% of the ball, compared to Angers’ 41.4%. Lorient also had a significant advantage in shots, with 23 total attempts and 10 on target, while Angers managed 8 shots with 3 on target. Lorient recorded 3 corner kicks to Angers’ 2. Mvogo made 3 saves for Lorient, while Koffi made 0 saves for Angers.

League Standings

As of February 15, 2026, the Ligue 1 standings are as follows:

1. Lens (31 pts)
2. Paris Saint-Germain (31 pts)
3. Olympique Lyonnais (31 pts)
4. Marseille (31 pts)
5. Lille (31 pts)
6. Stade Rennais (31 pts)
7. Strasbourg (31 pts)
8. AS Monaco (31 pts)
9. Lorient (31 pts)
10. Toulouse (31 pts)
11. Angers (29 pts)

Other results from Sunday, February 15, 2026, included Le Havre defeating Toulouse 2-1, Metz losing to Auxerre 1-3, and Olympique Lyonnais beating Nice 2-0.