Brest vs Angers – News and Probable Lineups

The Stade Brestois 29 will face Angers SCO at the Stade Francis-Le Ble on Sunday for their final match of the 2025–26 Ligue season, with both teams aiming to conclude their seasons on a positive note.

This fixture unites two sides seeking consistency, as the home team hopes to break their poor streak in front of their supporters, while the visitors are already assured a mid-table finish after confirming their safety from relegation.

Match overview

Despite enduring three consecutive defeats in the league, Brest has secured their Ligue 1 status ahead of the final match of the season; however, their dismal form persisted midweek when they allowed three goals within the first 20 minutes in a loss against Strasbourg, extending their winless streak to eight matches.

Eric Roy’s squad has garnered merely two points from a possible 24 since March; their last victory was a 2-0 home triumph over Le Havre on March 8, which marked the end of an impressive six-match unbeaten streak that featured four wins and two draws, including a notable victory against Olympique Marseille.

Although Brest’s recent results have been disappointing, they have demonstrated resilience at Stade Francis-Le Ble, having suffered only two home defeats since February, specifically a 4-3 loss to Rennes and Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to Strasbourg.

The recent loss to Le Racing also ensured that they surpassed the total number of league defeats endured during the entire 2024-25 domestic season, raising their total to 15.

The Pirates have at least maintained a consistent attacking performance at home in 2026, failing to score in just one fixture at Stade Francis-Le Ble, which occurred in a 2-0 loss to Toulouse in late January.

Angers enters the final weekend of the Ligue 1 season positioned 13th in the standings with 35 points, four clear of the 16th-placed OGC Nice, indicating that Alexandre Dujeux’s squad has already ensured their status in the top tier regardless of the outcome this weekend.

Les Noirs et Blancs are currently experiencing a tough period, having not won any of their last eight Ligue 1 matches and managing just one victory in their last 12 games, that solitary win being a 1-0 victory away against Nantes at the beginning of March.

This poor stretch has occurred after a promising start in February, when Angers achieved consecutive Ligue 1 wins for the third time during the 2025-26 season, but their form has sharply declined since their victories over Metz and Toulouse.

Following that, Angers have earned only six points from a potential 36, placing them second from bottom in the recent form table, with their away performances particularly troubling, as the club has managed merely three league victories all season while losing their last three away matches since the March win against Nantes.

Angers suffered a 2-0 defeat in the earlier fixture back in September, with their last win at Stade Francis-Le Ble occurring in February 2020 when they secured a narrow 1-0 success.

Team News

Brest will be missing several players for their final Ligue 1 match of the season, as defender Soumaila Coulibaly is sidelined due to a persistent shin injury, and forward Mama Balde is also expected to be absent after recently leaving a training session early.

Captain Brendan Chardonnet is a doubt after missing the last two matches against PSG and Strasbourg; however, the Brest defender has returned to full training following a rib injury, and Junior Dina-Ebimbe is also being evaluated ahead of the final matchday.

There is some positive news for Brest concerning Bradley Locko, as the left-back is likely to return to the squad after an injury-plagued season just in time for the club’s last game in front of the Stade Francis-Le Ble fans.

Angers will also be traveling with multiple injury concerns, as midfielder Yassin Belkhdim has been ruled out for the season due to an arm injury, while Djibirin Harouna will miss the remainder of the campaign due to an ankle issue.

Marius Courcoul remains uncertain due to a knee problem but might still play, while Goduine Koyalipou and Louis Mouton are also fitness concerns after recent physical difficulties, although Amine Sbai is back in contention after serving a suspension.

Brest probable starting XI:

Coudert; Lala, Chardonnet, Le Guen, Guindo; , Del Castillo, Tousart, Chotard, Magnetti, Lascary; Ajoque

Angers probable starting XI:

Coffee; Louer, Camara, Lefort; Ekomie, Van den Boomen, Belkebla, Capelle, Raolisoa; Peter, Sbai

Angers cannot surpass Brest on the final day unless they achieve a significantly higher goal difference by winning with a margin exceeding seven goals; however, a win would allow them to level at 38 points with the hosts.

Considering how lackluster and relaxed both teams have looked in recent weeks since ensuring their Ligue 1 survival, this match has the characteristics of a typical end-of-season affair where both sides may already be focusing on their summer break, making a draw the most probable outcome.