Angers SCO: Ahead of the showdown against Stade Brestois – Ajorque in focus!

Angers SCO: Ahead of the showdown against Stade Brestois – Ajorque in focus!

On Sunday September 28, 2025, the Les Noir & Blanc team, Angers SCO, returns to the Stade Raymond-Kopa. In the sixth matchday of Ligue 1 McDonald's they meet Stade Brestois. The game kicks off at 5:15 p.m.

Stade Brestois struggled in the current season, which was reflected in a meager point from the first game against Lille OSC (3:3). In the following three matches against Toulouse, Lens and Paris FC, they all ended as losers and soon found themselves in the relegation zone. But a brilliant win against OGC Nice (4:1) gave them some breathing room and 14th place in the table. A reason for hope for the rest of the games this season.

Ludovic Ajorque: The returnee

One player who will be watched particularly closely in this game is Ludovic Ajorque. The 31-year-old striker, who previously played for Angers between 2012 and 2016, made a strong comeback. In the last game against Nice he was involved in all four goals and had an impressive performance: 1 goal and 3 assists. His talent was also demonstrated last season when he scored 14 goals in various competitions. Coach Éric Roy praised him for his dominance on the pitch and his high football intelligence, which makes him a physical challenge for defenders.

Ajorque, born on the French island of Réunion, has had a remarkable career. He is considered a classic “number 9” and has scored double-digit goals in three consecutive seasons. His return to Stade Brestois this season was followed by a UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign. This return could prove to be the right one if he can consistently deliver the performances from the last game.

Statistics and game overview

The current Stade Brestois team's statistics show that they are averaging 15.4 shots per game this season, which puts them fourth in this category, however they also have the lowest passing accuracy in the league at just 77.5%. They also win a remarkable 19.4 aerial duels per game - a strength that sets Ajorque apart, especially in set-piece situations.

The referee of the match will be Willy Delajod, assisted by Valentin Evrard and Nicolas Durand, with Florian Della Tomasina as fourth referee and Dominique Julien as video referee.

The last meeting between Angers and Brest at Stade Raymond-Kopa ended with a 2-0 win for Angers. It remains to be seen whether this trend can continue or whether Brest will turn things around.

Tickets for the game are on sale and there are also special two or three game packages available for fans. The live stream will be available on Ligue1+ so that none of the fans have to miss the exciting duel.