Olympique Lyonnais, currently preparing for their third-round UEFA Champions League qualification clash against Sparta Prague, awaits the definitive scheduling of their Ligue 1 encounter with AJ Auxerre, a decision contingent on the outcome of their battle with the Czech club.
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) rectified an earlier oversight by announcing the fourth matchday’s fixtures on Monday evening, even before the third had concluded. However, the initial September schedule for Ligue 1 remains incomplete. Notably, Olympique Lyonnais is still in the dark regarding the exact date for their home game against Auxerre at Parc OL. The league has released the programming for eight matches, exceptionally spanning from Thursday, September 3, to Sunday, September 6, but the Lyonnais’ fixture is conspicuously absent. This omission is deliberate, as OL’s championship calendar for this fourth matchday could be significantly altered based on their performance in the Champions League throughout August.
A September 4th fixture if OL qualifies, or September 5th if eliminated by Prague
In precisely one week, at 8 PM, OL will face Sparta Prague in the Czech Republic for the first leg of their crucial UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie. Coach Paulo Fonseca’s squad will then host the return leg at Parc OL on August 11, with the exact kick-off time yet to be confirmed. The LFP has communicated that the final schedule for the OL versus Auxerre match will only be formalized following the conclusion of this two-legged European confrontation.
The definitive date for the match between Olympique Lyonnais and AJ Auxerre will be set on Wednesday, August 12, depending on Olympique Lyonnais’ result in the 3rd qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League:
Should Olympique Lyonnais advance to the UEFA Champions League play-offs, the Olympique Lyonnais – AJ Auxerre fixture will be played on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM on Ligue 1+.
Conversely, if Olympique Lyonnais is eliminated in the 3rd qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, the Olympique Lyonnais – AJ Auxerre match will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 8:45 PM on Ligue 1+.