Buy AJ Auxerre vs Lyon tickets for the 2026/27 Season and book your place at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps on Saturday 1 May 2027, with kick-off listed for 15:00 local time (14:00 UK time). It falls on France's May Day public holiday, deep in the Ligue 1 run-in, with a Champions League club visiting one of the most traditional grounds in French football.
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The Abbé-Deschamps holds around 17,500 and sits on the banks of the Yonne, a short walk from the old town. Season ticket holders and regulars of AJ Auxerre fill much of the ground for the bigger visits, and Lyon are always one of them.
This guide covers what seats cost, where to sit, how entry works and how more than four decades of top-flight meetings in Burgundy have played out. Everything here is built to help you pick the right seat and walk in without surprises.
Lyon are the pull. Lyon finished fourth in 2025/26 and are in the Champions League this season, so a trip to a smaller Ligue 1 ground brings out neutrals, families and supporters from across Burgundy who want to see a European-level side up close. Auxerre's own crowd turns out strongly for the big names, and this is one of the fixtures regulars mark early.
Geography helps demand too. Lyon is roughly three hours away by road, close enough for a large travelling contingent but far enough that many Lyon supporters buy in advance rather than turn up on the day. The visiting section is capped at 880 places, so supporters who miss the club allocation often look for seats elsewhere in the ground.
Timing adds another layer. A Saturday on a national holiday weekend in early May brings in day-trippers from Paris, Dijon and the wider region, and the late-season stakes usually matter at both ends of the table. Auxerre finished 15th last season after a long fight to stay up, so every home point in spring carries weight.
Auxerre's own history adds to the occasion. This is a club that reached the top flight for the first time in 1980, won the league in 1996 and lifted the Coupe de France four times between 1994 and 2005, all while representing a town far smaller than most of its rivals. Hosting Lyon still feels like a measure of where the club stands.
Television also shapes the market. Ligue 1 confirms exact kick-off times a few weeks ahead, and a Champions League club's midweek commitments can push their weekend fixture to a different slot. Demand rarely drops when that happens; it simply concentrates on whoever can still make the new time.
For buyers outside France, the message is simple. The busiest sectors thin out quickly once the schedule is fixed, so securing seats early gives you more choice of stand and a much better chance of sitting together.
Yes, though the club route depends on timing. Auxerre sell single-match tickets through the club's own ticketing channels once season ticket holders are served, and popular areas such as the central Tribune d'Honneur seats and the home end go first. For a visit from Lyon, the remaining choice can narrow quickly once sales open.
Lyon supporters face a separate process. Away tickets in Ligue 1 are sold at a single league-set price of €10, distributed through the visiting club, and the section at the Abbé-Deschamps holds up to 880. That is a small allocation for a club of Lyon's size, and it is rarely enough for everyone who wants to travel.
That is where a marketplace comes in. You do not need a season ticket, a supporters' club card or a purchase history with either club to buy through 1BoxOffice. Sellers list seats, the listing tells you how and when the ticket will arrive and you choose the location you want at a price you can see before paying.
One practical point: French grounds operate strict segregation. If you support Lyon and buy in a home area, keep colours out of sight. Stewards can move or remove supporters who celebrate in the wrong section, regardless of where the ticket came from.
Members who miss out on club sales sometimes pick up returned seats later, but returns for a fixture like this are unpredictable and often appear at short notice. If you need certainty for travel plans, waiting for a return is a gamble most visiting buyers cannot afford to take.
Five factors move the price for this fixture in the 2026/27 season: seat location, overall demand, how close you buy to the match, what both clubs have riding on the run-in and whether you want a premium or hospitality seat. Lyon's European status lifts every bracket compared with a typical Auxerre home game, while the ground's modest size keeps supply limited.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind the goal, less central | £55 – £85 | Atmosphere seekers on a budget | Tribune Leclerc is the home end and the loudest part of the ground |
| Longside standard | £70 – £110 | Fans wanting a side-on view | Seats along the longside away from the halfway line |
| Central longside | £90 – £150+ | Neutral buyers and first-time visitors | Full view of both penalty areas |
| Premium seating | £130 – £220+ | Couples and special occasions | Central Tribune d'Honneur seats near the tunnel |
| Hospitality / VIP | £200 – £400+ | Corporate guests and groups | Lounge access with dining; inclusions vary by package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Price movement for a late-season fixture follows a familiar pattern. Listings appear once the calendar is published, settle through the winter, then firm up when Ligue 1 confirms the date and kick-off. If Lyon are still chasing a Champions League place or Auxerre still need points, expect the final fortnight to carry a premium.
For context, visiting supporters pay just €10 through their club, and home prices at the Abbé-Deschamps sit well below Ligue 1's biggest grounds. The gap between those figures and resale prices reflects how few seats reach the open market for the bigger visits, plus marketplace fees and the seller's own pricing.
The ground is a compact four-sided stadium with stands close to the pitch, so views are generally good from all sides. The Tribune d'Honneur is the main stand on the west side, with the longside stand opposite, the Tribune Leclerc behind one goal and the Tribune Vaux behind the other. Some stands carry sponsor names on tickets, so match the sector letter on any listing against the stand it belongs to.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribune Leclerc | Home supporters who want noise | Lower | The ultras' end; flags, chants and standing for 90 minutes |
| Tribune Vaux (home sections) | Fans wanting a goal-end view | Lower | Shared end with the visiting section, separated by segregation |
| Longside opposite the main stand | Neutral buyers and small groups | Mid | Side-on view facing the dugouts |
| Tribune d'Honneur | Premium buyers and families | Upper | The main stand, home of the tunnel and the VIP areas |
| Tribune Louault (level 0) | Supporters using wheelchairs | Club-allocated | Dedicated spaces through doors L and M, with a free ticket for a companion |
| Visiting section | Lyon supporters only | €10 (club sale) | Section T of the stand on the Route de Vaux side, plus section O when demand is high; 880 places in total, access from two hours before kick-off and no backpacks or handbags |
Neutral fans and undecided buyers should aim for the central longside or the Tribune d'Honneur. You get a full view without being surrounded by the most vocal home support, and families will find the main stand calmer and closer to facilities. Anyone buying for a group should favour listings with clear stand, sector and row details over vague descriptions.
The goal ends offer something different. The Tribune Leclerc is where Auxerre's ultras gather with flags and drums, and a seat nearby puts you in the middle of the atmosphere rather than watching it from the side. It suits supporters who are happy to stand and sing, but it is not the right choice for young children or anyone wanting a quiet view of the tactics.
Supporters with access needs should contact the seller before buying, since accessible spaces and companion tickets are allocated through the club. Get any arrangement confirmed in writing before matchday.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| VIP boxes | Business guests and private groups | A private space in the main stand with food and drink |
| Lounge packages | Celebrations and corporate hosts | Hot and cold dishes, a premium drinks range and padded seats |
| Marketplace hospitality listings | Buyers wanting food included | Inclusions written into the listing before you pay |
| Premium match seats | Couples and visiting neutrals | Central Tribune d'Honneur view without a full dining package |
Hospitality at the Abbé-Deschamps is concentrated in the Tribune d'Honneur, where the club runs VIP boxes and lounges serving hot and cold dishes with a premium drinks range. Two new VIP lounges and an auditorium have been under construction, adding capacity for corporate guests during this season.
When a listing includes extras such as dining or parking, those inclusions are set out in the listing itself. Read them carefully, compare the package against a central main-stand seat and only pay the premium if the extras matter to your day. For many visitors, the smarter option is a good seat paired with a long lunch in the old town, where Burgundy's wine country is never far from the menu.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | The ticket loads in the right app or wallet and any transfer has been accepted before matchday |
| E-ticket (PDF) | The file opens on your phone and shows the correct stand, sector and seat |
| Paper ticket | Delivery address and timing, with tracking for overseas orders |
| Local hand delivery | Meeting point, time and contact details, all confirmed through your order |
Read the listing notes before you buy, since they set out how and when your ticket will arrive. Bring a valid photo ID in case stewards ask for it, and charge your phone fully if you are using mobile entry. A screenshot is not always accepted at the gate, so keep the ticket loaded in its app or wallet.
Security is thorough at French grounds. Expect a body search at the gate, sometimes followed by a second search by police, and leave large bags at your hotel. Pyrotechnics, alcohol and glass are refused at entry, and the visiting section has its own stricter rules on bags.
Auxerre-Saint-Gervais station is about a 20-minute walk from the stadium, and the town centre is 25 to 30 minutes on foot. Parking near the Route de Vaux fills early on big matchdays, so arrive in good time or walk along the river from the centre.
Visiting supporters can be held back for around 30 minutes after the final whistle while the area clears. Neutral fans who leave through the home exits are rarely delayed, but allow extra time if you have a train to catch.
Arriving early has its rewards. The riverside paths fill with supporters in the hour before kick-off, the bars along the Yonne get busy and the walk from the old town takes you past some of the most attractive stretches of the river. Aim to be at the gate around 45 minutes before kick-off to clear the searches comfortably.
1BoxOffice has run a verified ticket marketplace since 2006, and every order carries a 150% money-back guarantee, so here is how to get from browsing to sitting down by the Yonne.
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Find the fixture
Search for Auxerre and select the Lyon match on 1 May 2027 from the list of upcoming Ligue 1 games.
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Set up your account
Create an account with an email address you use every day, since delivery updates arrive there.
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Compare stands
Filter listings by stand and price, then match each option against the stadium layout so you know which part of the ground you will sit in.
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Read the listing notes
Confirm the delivery method, whether seats are together and whether the seats sit in a home or neutral area.
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Choose your quantity
Select how many tickets you need. Listings that allow split sales show which combinations are available.
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Enter your details
Add the name, phone number and delivery details the seller needs to send your tickets on time.
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Pay securely
Complete payment with your preferred card. The total, including fees, is shown before you confirm.
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Follow your order
Use track order to follow delivery progress and watch your inbox for the tickets in the days before the match.
Value at a ground this size is less about chasing a bargain and more about avoiding the wrong seat at the wrong price. These habits help.
Most overseas buyers fly into Paris and continue by train, with services from Paris to Auxerre taking around two hours, or by car along the A6 motorway. Lyon-based visitors face a drive of roughly three hours in the opposite direction. Mobile and e-ticket delivery suit international buyers best, since the ticket travels with you and there is no need to meet anyone on arrival. If you are travelling as a group, filter for listings that guarantee seats together before you buy.
Ligue 1 dates and kick-off times can move when broadcast slots are finalised, and Lyon's Champions League commitments add to that possibility. Book flexible trains and refundable hotels where possible, and avoid travelling in on the morning of the match. Rail timetables can also thin out on a public holiday, so confirm your return connection before you commit to a late train.
Prices on 1BoxOffice are shown in pounds sterling, so UK buyers know the full cost before paying, while buyers from elsewhere should expect their card provider to apply its own exchange rate. Keep your order confirmation and the seller's delivery notes on your phone; if plans change or the fixture moves, that is the record customer support will work from.
Turning the match into a weekend is easy. Auxerre's old town, with its riverside abbey and cathedral, sits within walking distance of the ground, and Chablis is a short drive away. Staying overnight removes the pressure of a tight return and lets you enjoy the evening after the final whistle.
For much of the 1980s and early 1990s, the Abbé-Deschamps was a difficult place for Lyon. Auxerre were building the side that would win the French title in 1995/96, and between 1982 and 1996 Lyon won only once in Burgundy. The peak came in October 1996, when Auxerre, as reigning champions, beat Lyon 7-0, still the widest margin in the fixture's top-flight history at this ground.
The balance swung decisively in the 2000s. Lyon won seven consecutive league titles between 2002 and 2008 and lost just once at Auxerre between 2001 and 2012. Auxerre's 4-0 win in May 2011 was the standout exception before relegation in 2012 broke the fixture's run. Since Auxerre's return, the meetings have been tighter, with a home win in 2023, a Lyon win in 2025 and a goalless draw last November.
Those two eras explain why older supporters treat this as more than a routine league game. Both clubs dominated French football at different times, and the matches in Burgundy were often where those shifts in power became visible.
The 2008 meeting is remembered for what it confirmed. Lyon arrived on the final day needing a result to secure the title, won 3-1 and left Burgundy with a seventh championship in a row. For Auxerre supporters, it marked the end of an era in which their club had regularly been the one taking points from the country's best sides.
What makes the fixture distinctive is the contrast in scale. A club from a town of around 35,000 people hosting one of France's biggest clubs creates an occasion the whole region notices, and the narrow stands keep the noise close to the pitch. With the return game at the Groupama Stadium also on this season's calendar, the May meeting in Burgundy could settle the bragging rights.
Every top-flight meeting at the Abbé-Deschamps with Auxerre as hosts, from the 1981/82 season onwards.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 28 |
| Auxerre wins | 11 |
| Lyon wins | 12 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Auxerre goals | 37 |
| Lyon goals | 35 |
| Biggest Auxerre win | 7-0 |
| Biggest Lyon win | 0-3 |
| First top-flight meeting in scope | 23 Apr 1982 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 23 Nov 2025 |
Source: Division 1 and Ligue 1 results cross-referenced across StatMuse, Deux-Zero and Fabien Torre's French football archive. Lyon's biggest win, 0-3, has happened four times at this ground.
The split by era is striking. Auxerre won six of the nine meetings up to 1996 and lost only once, while Lyon won eleven of the nineteen played since. Recent form sits between the two, with one win each and a draw in the three meetings since Auxerre's return.
Goals have tended to arrive in bursts. Five of the 28 meetings ended goalless, while the 7-0 in 1996 and the 4-0 in 2011 account for eleven of Auxerre's 37 goals here. Lyon's record is steadier, with most of their twelve wins coming by two or three clear goals.
Every meeting in scope, newest first, with the home score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2025 | 0-0 |
| 13 Apr 2025 | 1-3 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | 2-1 |
| 27 Nov 2011 | 0-3 |
| 11 May 2011 | 4-0 |
| 22 Aug 2009 | 0-3 |
| 25 Oct 2008 | 0-0 |
| 17 May 2008 | 1-3 |
| 22 Apr 2007 | 0-0 |
| 28 Aug 2005 | 0-2 |
| 24 Apr 2005 | 0-3 |
| 15 Feb 2004 | 1-2 |
| 02 Mar 2003 | 1-2 |
| 07 Apr 2002 | 0-1 |
| 17 Mar 2001 | 0-3 |
| 15 Jan 2000 | 2-0 |
| 24 Oct 1998 | 1-0 |
| 20 Sep 1997 | 1-2 |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 7-0 |
| 10 Feb 1996 | 2-0 |
| 27 Aug 1994 | 0-0 |
| 28 Aug 1993 | 3-2 |
| 15 May 1993 | 2-1 |
| 15 Nov 1991 | 3-0 |
| 20 Oct 1990 | 1-0 |
| 11 Nov 1989 | 0-1 |
| 03 Jun 1983 | 3-1 |
| 23 Apr 1982 | 2-2 |
Source: every score verified against at least two of StatMuse, Deux-Zero, Fabien Torre's archive and the Division 1 season results tables.
No. Buying through a marketplace does not require a season ticket or any purchase history with either club.
Not yet. Ligue 1 sets final kick-off times a few weeks ahead, so book travel you can adjust.
In the segregated visiting section on the Route de Vaux side, sold through Lyon's own ticketing. Lyon colours should stay out of home areas.
Keep it small or leave it behind. Every supporter is searched, and backpacks and handbags are banned in the visiting section.
Only if the listing says so. Filter for seats together before buying, as larger groups are harder to place in the popular stands.
Sources: AJ Auxerre official visiting supporters guide 2026/27, Ligue de Football Professionnel, StatMuse, Deux-Zero, Fabien Torre football archive and Football Ground Guide.