Marseille 4–3 Le Havre
Olympique de Marseille secured a dramatic 4–3 victory over Le Havre AC at the CEPAC Vélodrome on Sunday, 25 October 2026, in one of the most eventful matches of the Ligue 1 McDonald's season. Marseille appeared to be cruising towards a comfortable home win after opening a four-goal lead, but Le Havre produced a remarkable late response that turned the closing stages into a tense battle.
C. J. Egan-Riley and Timothy Weah scored in the first half to give Marseille a 2–0 advantage. After the break, Igor Paixão and Himad Abdelli extended the lead to four goals. Le Havre refused to give up, however, as Josh Maja converted a penalty before Lamine N'Diaye and Maja scored again to reduce the deficit to just one goal.
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Watch the supplied video for the goals and key moments from this seven-goal Ligue 1 encounter.
The visitors' late surge made the finish far more uncomfortable than Marseille had anticipated. Despite conceding three times, OM held on to claim all three points in front of the home supporters.
First Half: Marseille Take Control
5' — C. J. Egan-Riley heads Marseille ahead
Marseille made an early breakthrough in the fifth minute. Following a corner routine and a delivery from Emerson, C. J. Egan-Riley rose to head the ball into the net.
33' — Timothy Weah doubles the lead
Marseille added a second goal through Timothy Weah in the 33rd minute. The finish increased the hosts' advantage to 2–0 and gave them a strong position heading towards half-time.
Second Half: Marseille Move Four Goals Clear
50' — Igor Paixão makes it 3–0
Marseille continued their attacking momentum after the restart. Igor Paixão scored in the 50th minute with a right-footed finish following a set-piece situation, with Amine Gouiri credited with the assist.
55' — Himad Abdelli scores Marseille's fourth
Just five minutes later, Himad Abdelli extended Marseille's lead to 4–0. The goal seemed to remove any remaining uncertainty about the outcome.
Le Havre's Comeback: Three Goals Bring Late Tension
77' — Josh Maja converts from the penalty spot
Le Havre finally found a way back into the match when Josh Maja converted a penalty in the 77th minute. The goal reduced the score to 4–1.
86' — Lamine N'Diaye scores again for Le Havre
Le Havre's comeback gathered momentum in the 86th minute when Lamine N'Diaye scored with a header. The goal made it 4–2.
89' — Maja scores again to make it 4–3
Josh Maja struck again in the 89th minute, heading home following a delivery from Kaito Mizuta. The final minutes became a test of Marseille's composure.
Match Facts and Goal Timeline
| Minute | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 5' | C. J. Egan-Riley (Marseille) | 1–0 |
| 33' | Timothy Weah (Marseille) | 2–0 |
| 50' | Igor Paixão (Marseille) | 3–0 |
| 55' | Himad Abdelli (Marseille) | 4–0 |
| 77' | Josh Maja (Le Havre), penalty | 4–1 |
| 86' | Lamine N'Diaye (Le Havre) | 4–2 |
| 89' | Josh Maja (Le Havre) | 4–3 |
Final Verdict
Marseille 4–3 Le Havre was a dramatic Ligue 1 encounter that combined a dominant opening performance with a remarkable late comeback. Egan-Riley, Weah, Paixão and Abdelli gave Marseille a four-goal lead, but Maja's brace and N'Diaye's header brought Le Havre within one goal of an extraordinary recovery. Marseille ultimately held on for victory.
Sources
- Ouest-France — Marseille 4–3 Le Havre: match report and event timeline
- Deux-Zéro — Ligue 1 2026/27 match sheet
- Ligue 1 — Official competition calendar
Editorial note: This article is based on published match information and event records. The embedded YouTube video is provided for viewing convenience; playback and availability are controlled by YouTube and the video publisher.
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