Paris FC 3-2 Metz
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Paris FC won: Paris FC 3-2 Metz in the Ligue 1 (Round 3) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025 at Stade Jean Bouin, Paris. Paris FC goals: Ilan Kebbal 45'+3 (pen), Ilan Kebbal 52', Moses Simon 67'. Metz goals: Sadibou Sané 22', Boubacar Traore 54'. Sent off: Sadibou Sané (80'). Expected goals: 3.21-1.84. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Ilan Kebbal (9.4).
Match report
Paris FC beat Metz 3-2
Paris FC came from behind to beat Metz 3-2 at Stade Jean Bouin on Sunday 31 August in Ligue 1.
Sadibou Sané put Metz ahead on 22' (0-1), Ilan Kebbal levelled for Paris FC from the penalty spot on 45+3' (1-1), added another on 52' (2-1), Boubacar Traore levelled for Metz on 54' (2-2) and Moses Simon restored Paris FC's lead on 67' (3-2).
Sadibou Sané (Metz) was sent off on 80'.
Paris FC had 51% of the ball, shots were 24-14 (9-2 on target) and expected goals finished 3.21-1.84. Paris FC were the better side on chances, too.
Ilan Kebbal (Paris FC) was player of the match with a 9.4 rating.
Attendance: 17,345. Referee: Gaël Angoula.
Match stats
| Paris FC | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.21 | 1.84 |
| Total shots | 24 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 44 | 25 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 426 (88%) | 414 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 14 | 6 |
| Total shots | 24 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 10 |
Lineups
Paris FC (4-3-3): Kevin Trapp, Samir Chergui, Mamadou Mbow, Otavio, Thibault De Smet, Maxime Lopez, Vincent Marchetti, Adama Camara, Ilan Kebbal, Willem Geubbels, Moses Simon
Metz (4-2-3-1): Jonathan Fischer, Koffi Kouao, Sadibou Sané, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Terry Yegbe, Benjamin Stambouli, Boubacar Traore, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Giorgi Abuashvili, Idrissa Gueye
Key events
- 22' · Goal · Sadibou Sané (Metz)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Sadibou Sané (Metz)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Ilan Kebbal (Paris FC)
- 52' · Goal · Ilan Kebbal (Paris FC)
- 54' · Goal · Boubacar Traore (Metz)
- 62' · Substitution · Morgan Bokele for Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)
- 62' · Substitution · Ibou Sané for Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)
- 66' · Substitution · Pierre Lees-Melou for Adama Camara (Paris FC)
- 66' · Substitution · Jean-Philippe Krasso for Willem Geubbels (Paris FC)
- 67' · Goal · Moses Simon (Paris FC)
- 69' · Yellow card · Otavio (Paris FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Alpha Toure for Terry Yegbe (Metz)
- 77' · Substitution · Nhoa Sangui for Thibault De Smet (Paris FC)
- 80' · Red card · Sadibou Sané (Metz)
- 90' · Substitution · Nouha Dicko for Moses Simon (Paris FC)
- 90' · Substitution · Brian Madjo for Idrissa Gueye (Metz)
- 90' · Substitution · Mathieu Cafaro for Vincent Marchetti (Paris FC)
- 90' · Substitution · Jessy Deminguet for Boubacar Traore (Metz)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2015: Paris FC 3, draws 1, Metz 6.
Questions
Who won Paris FC vs Metz?
Paris FC won, 3-2 (Ligue 1) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025.
When and where is Paris FC vs Metz?
Sun, 31 Aug 2025, 15:15 UTC at Stade Jean Bouin, Paris, Ligue 1.
What is the head-to-head record between Paris FC and Metz?
In 10 league meetings since 2015: Paris FC 3 wins, 1 draws, Metz 6 wins (goals 14-20).