Buy Angers SCO vs AJ Auxerre tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for the Ligue 1 weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March 2027 at the Stade Raymond Kopa. It is Matchday 23 of 34. The league has not yet fixed the exact day or kick-off time. Ligue 1 spreads each round from Friday evening to Sunday night, so keep the whole weekend free until the slot is confirmed a few weeks ahead.
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The Stade Raymond Kopa sits in the south-east of Angers, a walkable distance from the city centre. Angers SCO have played on this site for more than a century. The ground has been rebuilt stand by stand over the past 15 years. Today it holds 19,800, with modern stands on three sides that put supporters close to the pitch.
This is a fixture with a clear pattern. Auxerre have never won a top-flight match in Angers. Five meetings here have produced three home wins and two draws, with Angers winning the last two without conceding.
The two clubs share an unusual recent history. Both went down from Ligue 1 in 2023 and both came straight back up a year later, with Auxerre finishing first in Ligue 2 and Angers second. They have shared the top flight ever since, so every meeting carries a sense of two clubs measuring themselves against each other.
AJ Auxerre arrive with a league title and four French Cups in their history, a record that still draws neutral interest. The trip from Burgundy to Anjou is close to 400 kilometres, around four hours by road, which makes it a manageable weekend away. Visiting supporters buy their allocation through their own club, so the away section is filled independently of the general sale.
Recent crowds show where the value lies. The last two meetings here drew just under 10,000 in January 2025 and more than 11,500 in November 2025, against a capacity of 19,800. That leaves room for buyers who want a choice of stands rather than whatever is left.
Timing adds to the appeal. Early March marks the start of the run-in, when points carry more weight at both ends of the table. Central seats in the two long stands are the first to go, so they are worth securing before the slot is confirmed.
Yes, but only after season ticket holders have had their turn. Angers open each home match to their subscribers first, with a discount and priority on extra seats. The general sale follows, usually a few weeks before the game.
That sequence creates a timing problem for anyone travelling from outside the region. A public sale that opens only weeks before kick-off leaves little room to book trains, flights or hotels with confidence. The club's ticketing platform also includes a resale option for holders who cannot attend, but availability there depends entirely on who drops out.
That is where the marketplace helps. Sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats ahead of the club's public sale, so you can lock in a stand, check the delivery method and plan travel around confirmed tickets. For overseas visitors, groups wanting seats together and anyone unfamiliar with French ticketing, it removes most of the uncertainty.
If you live locally and are flexible about where you sit, the club's own sale is a sensible option. If the match is the reason for the trip, securing seats early is the safer play.
Five things set the price of a seat for this match: its position in the ground, overall demand, how close to kick-off you buy, the competition context and whether hospitality is included. Angers price their stadium in numbered categories that rise from the ends towards the centre of the long stands, with separate kop, family and premium categories. A mid-table Ligue 1 meeting in March sits in a moderate demand band, which keeps resale prices within reach for most buyers.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind the goals (Tribune Colombier or home sections of the Tribune Coubertin) | £30 – £55 | Budget-focused buyers and atmosphere seekers | The lowest-priced areas, close to the noise from the home support |
| Longside lateral blocks | £40 – £70 | Fans who want a side-on view at a fair price | Blocks towards the corners of the Saint-Léonard and Jean-Bouin stands |
| Central longside | £55 – £95 | Couples and small groups wanting a balanced view | Seats near the halfway line in either long stand |
| Premium category | £75 – £130+ | Buyers who want the most central seats without hospitality | Limited resale supply; often held by season ticket holders |
| Hospitality and VIP | £150 – £450+ per person | Corporate guests and special occasions | Depends on lounge, box and seat position; most products sell by the season |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Expect movement at three points. The first comes when the league confirms the exact slot for Matchday 23, which settles many travel plans. The second follows the club's general sale opening a few weeks before the match. The third arrives in the final week, when unused season tickets start to appear.
Listings on 1BoxOffice are shown in pounds, while the club sets its prices in euros. Keep that in mind when comparing figures quoted on French fan forums with what you see at checkout.
Visiting supporters pay far less through their own club. The league applies a single €10 price to away-section tickets in Ligue 1, which is why Auxerre fans travelling with their club rarely appear on the resale market. Neutral buyers should look at the home stands instead.
The ground has four stands. The Tribune Saint-Léonard along one side was rebuilt between 2019 and 2022 and now holds 5,272. Opposite stands the Tribune Jean-Bouin, the presidential stand with its boxes and reception areas. Behind one goal is the Tribune Colombier, rebuilt in 2018 with 4,447 seats. Behind the other is the Tribune Coubertin, which opened in 2010.
The ground has a long story behind its modern look. It opened in 1912 as the Stade Bessonneau, later became the Stade Jean-Bouin and took the name of Raymond Kopa in 2017. Its record crowd of 22,989 came against Marseille in April 1969, a figure the all-seated layout can no longer reach.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribune Saint-Léonard (central) | Fans who want a modern stand with a clear side-on view | Mid to upper | A single tier rebuilt in 2022; central blocks around 5 to 7 give the strongest view of the whole pitch |
| Tribune Saint-Léonard (lateral) | Value-seekers who still want the new stand | Mid | Blocks towards the corners cost less with only a small loss of perspective |
| Tribune Jean-Bouin | Central views and premium seating | Mid to upper | The presidential stand, home to boxes and reception areas; central seats carry the highest prices |
| Tribune Colombier | Fans who want energy behind the goal | Entry | Rebuilt in 2018 as a rectangular stand tight to the pitch; also houses the Salon Colombier lounge |
| Tribune Coubertin (home sections) | Budget buyers with a full-pitch view | Entry | Opened in 2010 on the site of the old grass bank; check block numbers to stay clear of the visitors' section |
| Away section, Tribune Coubertin | AJ Auxerre supporters | Away allocation | A dedicated visitors' area at the Coubertin end, sold through Auxerre; Auxerre colours elsewhere in the ground risk refused entry or ejection |
Because the stands sit close to the touchlines, the gap in view quality between the lowest-priced and most expensive seats is smaller than at the large Ligue 1 bowls. Seats behind the goals at Raymond Kopa feel much nearer the action than their price suggests.
Two practical points matter in March. The Loire valley is mild but often damp, so front rows can catch the weather even under cover. Mid-height rows in the Saint-Léonard stand give the clearest view of the whole pitch if the weather turns.
Neutral buyers and undecided fans are usually happiest in the Saint-Léonard or Jean-Bouin stands, where polite applause for good football from either side draws no attention. If you are bringing children, pick seats away from the visitors' section and read the listing notes for age rules. The club also runs a family category, so look for listings in those areas if you want a calmer setting. Supporters with reduced mobility should contact the club directly, as accessible places are allocated individually and rarely appear on resale.
Angers have built their hospitality around the two rebuilt stands. The club says its business network is the leading one in Maine-et-Loire, with more than 450 partner companies. Most products are sold by the season, so single-match availability is limited and worth securing early.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Salon Colombier (Business Club) | First-time hospitality guests and groups of friends | A relaxed lounge behind the goal with large windows onto the pitch, catering before the match, at half-time and after |
| Salon VIP Koesio | Business guests who want to network | A premium lounge with regular food tastings and seats a few steps from the hospitality area |
| Loges Saint-Léonard | Corporate groups and private parties | Private boxes for 12 or 18 guests in the heart of the Saint-Léonard stand |
| Salon Inside | Guests after a once-in-a-season experience | A behind-the-scenes package that starts with the teams' arrival and stays close to the pitch |
Season prices give a guide to value. The club lists the Salon Colombier from €1,850 per person for a season, the Salon VIP Koesio from €3,800 and the Saint-Léonard boxes from €6,100, all before tax. Spread across a home campaign, that puts a single match well below the hospitality prices at the larger French clubs.
The top of the Saint-Léonard stand also houses Le Panoramique, a restaurant with a direct view of the pitch that opens on matchdays. It is a good option for visitors who want a meal at the ground without a full hospitality package.
When comparing packages, look at four things: whether drinks are inclusive, whether dining is a buffet or a served meal, where the seats sit relative to halfway and how early the lounge opens. Those details separate a pleasant upgrade from a memorable day.
Angers issue match tickets digitally through the club's ticketing platform. Every route below ends with a digital ticket in your inbox or on your phone. Match dates and times can change for broadcast reasons, so keep travel plans flexible until the slot is confirmed.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | That the seller will transfer it to you and that your phone can display it at the turnstile |
| PDF e-ticket | That the name and seat details match the listing; print a copy as a backup |
| Hospitality confirmation | That it states your lounge or box, seat location and arrival time |
| Late release close to the match | When the seller expects to send the ticket; many arrive in the final days before kick-off |
Read the listing notes before you pay, as they set out the delivery format and any restrictions. Bring valid photo ID that matches your booking, as the stadium rules allow identity checks at entry. If your ticket has not arrived by the day before the match, contact 1BoxOffice customer support with your order number. Keep your phone charged, as a flat battery at the turnstile is a problem no seller can fix.
Bag rules are strict. Backpacks, suitcases and any bag over 10 litres are refused, as are large umbrellas and helmets. Bottles with caps or over 50cl are not allowed either, so travel light.
Getting there is straightforward on foot. The stadium is about 1.5 kilometres east of Angers Saint-Laud station, a walk of around 25 to 30 minutes. Buses on lines 1, 5, 10 and 40 stop at Saumuroise, close to the ground.
Drivers should leave the A87 at exit 18 and follow the signs for the Stade Raymond Kopa. Parking around the ground is tight on matchdays, so leave the car at your hotel if you can. Arrive 45 minutes to an hour before kick-off to clear the security checks without rushing.
1BoxOffice has been a verified ticket marketplace since 2006 and every order is backed by a 150% money-back guarantee, so the process below is the same whether you need two seats or ten.
Step1
Find the match
Search for Angers against Auxerre on the weekend of 6 and 7 March 2027 and open the listing to see every available seat at Raymond Kopa.
Step2
Set up your details
Create an account so your order, delivery updates and contact details sit in one place.
Step3
Choose your stand
Filter by area, from the ends behind the goals to the central Saint-Léonard blocks. Weigh each price against the view you want.
Step4
Read the listing notes
Confirm the delivery format, any away-supporter restrictions and whether the seats are together before you commit.
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Select your quantity
Pick the number of tickets you need. Groups of four or more should check that the listing guarantees adjacent seats.
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Pay securely
Review the full price, including fees, then complete payment through the encrypted checkout. Overseas cardholders should check for foreign transaction charges.
Step7
Watch for your confirmation
You will receive an order confirmation by email, followed by delivery instructions for your ticket.
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Follow your order to matchday
Use track order to check progress at any time until your ticket arrives.
Most buyers complete the whole process in a few minutes. The longest wait is usually for the ticket itself, which sellers often release in the final days before the match, so do not worry if it is not in your inbox weeks in advance.
Angers is easy to reach from abroad. High-speed trains from Paris Montparnasse take around 90 minutes. If you are arriving through the French capital and staying on, the Parc des Princes makes a natural second stop on a football weekend.
Nantes Atlantique is the nearest large airport, with frequent trains from Nantes to Angers taking under an hour. Visitors flying into Nantes can also look at fixtures at the Stade de la Beaujoire during the same trip.
Because the exact day is not yet fixed, book flexible fares or accommodation that can move by a day. If you are travelling as a group, request seats together at the point of purchase and confirm the arrangement in the listing notes before paying. Make sure your phone works abroad, because a mobile ticket needs to load at the turnstile.
France is one hour ahead of the UK in early March, as both countries change their clocks later in the month. Local start times depend on the slot the league chooses:
The first top-flight meeting in Angers came in November 1980, during Auxerre's first season in the top division. Angers won 4-1, which remains the widest margin in this fixture here. The sides then met only once more at this ground in the next four decades, a 2-2 draw in December 1993 during Angers' single season back in the top flight.
The modern chapter began in February 2023 with a 1-1 draw, the first meeting since the ground was renamed after the former Angers and France player Raymond Kopa in 2017. After a season apart from the top flight, they met here again in January 2025. Angers have won both meetings since then 2-0, keeping clean sheets each time.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how one-sided it has been on this ground. Auxerre have not managed a win in five attempts, while the hosts have scored at least once in every meeting. Every Auxerre visit now carries the question of whether that run can finally end.
It is also a meeting between two clubs that know each other's recent path closely. Both have spent the last few seasons fighting to establish themselves in the top flight, which gives the game a direct bearing on the table.
The figures below cover every top-flight league meeting at this ground with Angers SCO as hosts, from November 1980 to November 2025. The ground was known as the Stade Jean-Bouin until 2017. Angers have scored 11 goals in those five games, an average of more than two per match.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 |
| Angers SCO wins | 3 |
| AJ Auxerre wins | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Angers SCO goals | 11 |
| AJ Auxerre goals | 4 |
| Biggest Angers SCO win | 4-1 (29 Nov 1980) |
| Biggest AJ Auxerre win | None in scope |
| First top-flight meeting in scope | 29 Nov 1980 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 9 Nov 2025 |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse match records, cross-checked against each other for every result.
Goals have dried up at the visitors' end. Auxerre scored three times in the two draws but have failed to score in either meeting since 2025. Angers have kept clean sheets in both of those games.
All five top-flight league meetings at this ground, newest first, with the Angers score shown first. Angers are unbeaten in every one.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2025 | 2-0 |
| 19 Jan 2025 | 2-0 |
| 12 Feb 2023 | 1-1 |
| 18 Dec 1993 | 2-2 |
| 29 Nov 1980 | 4-1 |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse match records.
No. Season ticket holders get priority, but resale listings let you buy before the public sale opens.
The league usually fixes the exact day and time a few weeks before each round. Until then, plan around the full weekend of 6 and 7 March.
In the visitors' section at the Coubertin end, sold through Auxerre. Visiting colours should stay in that area.
Only a small one. Anything over 10 litres is refused, including all backpacks.
Yes, provided the listing states that the seats are together. Larger groups have more choice if they are willing to sit in pairs nearby.
Sources: Ligue 1 2026/27 fixture list, Angers SCO official stadium, ticketing and hospitality information, Stade Raymond Kopa internal regulations, Transfermarkt and StatMuse match records.