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41 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s table-shaping football guide

A 41-match guide to Saturday’s football across eight leagues, led by MLS leaders Nashville SC visiting second-placed Inter Miami.

35 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s football guide

A 35-match guide to Saturday’s football, led by Inter v Napoli and a packed programme across eight leagues.

34 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s guide to the football

A 34-match cross-league guide highlights Sevilla v Atletico Madrid, Boca Juniors v Lanus and a packed opening Bundesliga programme.

34 matches, seven leagues: Sunday’s table guide

A 34-match Sunday guide led by Palmeiras v Vasco da Gama, with major fixtures across Brazil, Europe, Argentina and MLS.

Two Points After Round Five: Le Havre’s Early Ligue 1 Test

Form check

Le Havre sit #18 after five Ligue 1 rounds, with 2 points from 0W 2D 3L. This season story tracks the opening loss to Monaco, the draw at Lyon, the unchanged best-and-worst five-round stretch, the move from #16 to #18 and the contrast between the club’s home and away records.

Tengstedt’s Two Goals Lift Toulouse to a 3-2 Ligue 1 Win

Toulouse beat Le Havre 3-2 as Casper Tengstedt scored twice and Thomas Jorgensen delivered a goal and an assist, despite Le Havre recording more shots and shots on target.

16 Shots, Six on Target, but Le Havre and Angers Draw 0-0

Le Havre and Angers drew 0-0 at Stade Océane. Le Havre led the shot count and forced six saves from Anthony Lopes, but Angers held more possession and secured a point.

Two Doumbia goals lift Brest to a 2-1 win over Le Havre

Kamory Doumbia scored twice as Stade Brestois 29 defeated Le Havre 2-1, overcoming Le Havre’s possession advantage and a late Rayan Fofana penalty.

Lyon 1-1 Le Havre: Openda rescues a point after Samatta opener

L. Openda’s late equaliser earned Lyon a 1-1 draw with Le Havre after A. Samatta had given the visitors the lead. Lyon dominated possession and expected goals, but Le Havre stayed level through the closing stages.

Eric Dier’s 14th-minute goal gives Monaco a 1-0 win at Le Havre

Monaco defeated Le Havre 1-0 in Ligue 1, with Eric Dier scoring from Nazinho’s assist in the 14th minute. Monaco led the key attacking statistics, while goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi Nzau made six saves to keep the contest close.

Stalemate: Le Havre Holds Lyon to Goalless Draw Despite Red Card Setback

The goalless draw between Le Havre and Lyon was a testament to the resilience of the home side, who managed to hold off a strong opponent despite being reduced to ten men. Both teams will reflect on missed opportunities, with Le Havre gaining a valuable point in their fight for survival and Lyon left to ponder their inability to capitalize on their superior position in the league.