Buy Angers SCO vs Lyon tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with this Ligue 1 Matchday 28 fixture listed for Saturday 17 April 2027 at 20:00 local time at the Stade Raymond Kopa. The LFP confirms exact days and kick-off times a few weeks before each round, so the game can still move within the weekend of 16 to 18 April. Book seats now and keep the whole weekend free until the slot is fixed.
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This is one of the headline dates of the season in Angers. A visit from one of French football's great names fills the rebuilt Kopa. The better central seats go early. For the home side, our guide to Angers SCO seats covers every fixture at the Kopa this season.
The long-term record is close to level. In 32 top-flight meetings at this ground since 1956, Angers have won 13 and Lyon 11. The modern era tells a different story, though: Lyon have won six of the last nine visits. Angers have won only once since 1993.
The visitors are the draw. Lyon won seven Ligue 1 titles in a row between 2002 and 2008. Their name still sells out away ends across France. They finished fourth in 2025/26 on 60 points and are playing in the Europa League this season after a Champions League play-off exit in August.
Angers have their own reasons to want this one. They finished 13th in 2025/26 on 36 points, their second season back since promotion in 2024. A spring win over a European side would go a long way in the table. The goalless draw here in April 2026 showed they can frustrate Lyon at home.
The ground has changed the matchday too. The Stade Raymond Kopa holds 19,800 after a redevelopment completed in 2023. Season ticket holders take a large share before each game goes on sale. With only around 20,000 seats, a fixture against a big club leaves little spare capacity.
Angers have big-day pedigree of their own. They reached the Coupe de France final in 2017, losing 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade de France. The home crowd still treats the visits of France's biggest clubs as occasions. Lyon fall firmly into that bracket.
Recent crowds show the pull. The December 2024 meeting drew 16,301 and the April 2026 game 14,674, both well above many of Angers' routine home games. A Saturday evening slot in spring should push the attendance higher again.
The first meeting this season comes in Lyon on 31 October 2026, at the Lyon vs Angers SCO game at the Groupama Stadium. The result there will shape the mood for April. A strong Angers performance would bring the home crowd in expecting more.
Lyon's European schedule matters for planning. If they are still in the Europa League knockout rounds in April, the league can move their weekend fixture to give them extra rest. Treat the Saturday evening slot as provisional until the LFP confirms it.
Yes. Angers sell match tickets through the club's own ticket office. There is no membership you must hold before buying. Season ticket holders take priority, with remaining seats released to the public in the weeks before each game.
For a headline fixture like this, general sale moves quickly. Central seats in the Tribune Jean-Bouin and groups of seats together tend to go first. The club sale can open before visitors know whether the game falls on a Friday night or a Sunday afternoon.
Groups find club sales harder than individuals. The most popular blocks break up quickly once general sale opens, so a family hoping to sit together can be left choosing between scattered singles. Buying through the marketplace, where adjacent seats are clearly marked, avoids that problem.
Lyon supporters should apply through their own club first. The away allocation is sold by Lyon. Anyone who buys resale will usually be in a home area, so the colours advice in the seating section applies in full.
Overseas buyers also avoid the practical hurdles of a French ticketing account. No French address, bank card or phone number is needed to buy on the marketplace. Every order comes from a verified seller.
Five factors move the price for this 2026/27 fixture. Seat location comes first, with central seats in the Tribune Jean-Bouin costing more than places in the corners and behind the goals. Demand is the second. A visit from Lyon sits near the top of Angers' range.
Timing is the third, as prices firm up once the league confirms the kick-off slot. The competition context is the fourth, with Lyon chasing European places and Angers looking for points at the other end. Hospitality tier is the fifth.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £35 – £60 | Budget-conscious buyers | Corners and higher rows with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £50 – £80 | Most first-time visitors | Tribune Coubertin and outer Jean-Bouin blocks |
| Lower tier / central | £65 – £100+ | Buyers who want to be close to the action | Rebuilt stands sit close to the touchline |
| Premium seating | £85 – £140+ | Couples and small groups after the prime sightline | Central Tribune Jean-Bouin near the halfway line |
| Hospitality / VIP | £150 – £320+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Loges, salons and the Bodéga 1919 lounge |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For perspective, the visits of Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain set the ceiling of the Kopa market each season. Lyon's visit sits just below them, well above a routine mid-table game.
Ligue 1 remains one of Europe's better-value top divisions for matchgoers. A central seat here costs a fraction of a comparable seat in the Premier League, which makes premium seating an easy upgrade for a special trip.
The kick-off slot moves the market too. A Saturday evening suits weekend visitors, while a switch to a Friday night or Sunday afternoon changes who can travel. Listings tend to reprice within days of the confirmation.
The ground has been Angers' home since 1912 and carries the name of Raymond Kopa, who played for the club from 1949 to 1951 before becoming one of the great players of his era. Known for decades as the Stade Jean-Bouin, it was rebuilt in stages between 2018 and 2023. The four modern stands now sit tight to the pitch.
Kopa went on to win the Ballon d'Or in 1958 and three European Cups with Real Madrid. The club renamed its ground in his honour in 2017. For visitors, the name is a reminder that one of France's great footballers started out on this pitch.
The Tribune Jean-Bouin is the main stand, with hospitality and the club's lounges. The Tribune Coubertin faces it, while the Tribune Saint-Léonard and the Tribune Colombier complete the bowl. The visitors' section sits at the end of the Jean-Bouin stand next to the Tribune Colombier.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribune Jean-Bouin (central) | Buyers who want the classic television view | Premium | Main stand with the dugouts and hospitality |
| Tribune Jean-Bouin (outer blocks) | Strong sightlines below premium prices | Mid to upper | Angled view towards one goal; good for watching team shape |
| Tribune Coubertin | First-time visitors and families | Mid | Long side facing the main stand with a clear view of the whole pitch |
| Tribune Saint-Léonard | Home supporters who want atmosphere | Lower to mid | Behind the goal with a lively home crowd |
| Tribune Colombier | Budget buyers and groups | Lower | Behind the goal near the away section; keep colours neutral |
| Visitors' section (Jean-Bouin end, next to Colombier) | Lyon supporters with away tickets | Allocated via Lyon | Opened for 2026/27, with its own entrance |
Neutral or undecided buyers are safest in the Tribune Coubertin or the outer Jean-Bouin blocks, away from the behind-the-goal areas and the visitors' section. Lyon fans holding home-section seats should leave red and blue at home, as visiting colours in home areas can lead to stewards moving you.
Height matters as much as the stand. The lower rows put you close to the players and the noise, while the upper rows show the whole shape of the game. Because the rebuilt stands are steep and close to the pitch, even the back rows feel involved.
There is no dedicated venue guide for the Kopa on 1BoxOffice yet, so use the stand names in each listing to match seats to the table above. Families should book seats together in the Tribune Coubertin or the Jean-Bouin wings, where sightlines are clear and the atmosphere carries without the intensity of the ends.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seat | Couples and first-time hospitality guests | Padded central seat with lounge access, food and drinks |
| Bodéga 1919 lounge | Small groups and relaxed hosting | Informal lounge with food and drinks before and after the match |
| Salon package | Client entertaining | Seated dining in a shared salon in the main stand |
| Private loge | Corporate groups | Own box, catering and a direct view of the pitch |
The Kopa's hospitality sits in the Tribune Jean-Bouin, with private loges, shared salons and the Bodéga 1919 lounge. Many packages are sold for the season to local businesses, so single-match hospitality appears mainly when a package holder cannot attend.
Demand for hospitality peaks for games like this one. Lyon's visit is one of the fixtures local companies use to host clients, so single-match packages can disappear quickly once the slot is confirmed. Book early if a lounge is part of your plan.
Hospitality at French grounds generally includes a padded seat, food and drinks before and after the match and a lounge that opens well ahead of kick-off. Read listing notes closely, as some tickets carry a named guest, a dress code or fixed arrival times.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile tickets | That the ticket transfers to your phone or wallet before match day |
| PDF e-tickets | That the barcode displays clearly and each guest has a separate ticket |
| Paper tickets by courier | That your hotel or home address accepts deliveries and someone can sign |
| Local collection | The collection point, opening hours and the ID you must show |
Angers issue most match tickets digitally, so resale seats for this fixture usually arrive as e-tickets. Read each listing's notes before you pay, bring valid photo ID in case of spot inspections and charge your phone fully before you leave.
The stadium sits on the boulevard Pierre-de-Coubertin, a short ride from the city centre, with separate gates for each stand. The Jean-Bouin stand uses gates R and S, the Coubertin stand gates N, O and P, the Saint-Léonard stand gates G to K and M and the Colombier stand gates B to E.
Arrive at least 45 minutes before kick-off to allow for security screening and to find your gate. After the final whistle, the streets around the ground fill quickly, so allow extra time if you have a train to catch.
April evenings in the Loire Valley can turn cool once the sun drops. Bring a layer for the second half, especially in the upper rows, where the wind can catch.
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Mobile and e-ticket delivery make this game manageable for overseas buyers, as long as your phone can handle the format named in the listing. Most international visitors fly into Paris and take the high-speed train to Angers Saint-Laud, which takes around 90 minutes. Groups should choose listings that confirm adjacent seats rather than just the same block.
The bigger planning risk is date movement. Matchday 28 runs across the weekend of 16 to 18 April, so book flexible hotels and allow a spare day around flights until the slot is confirmed.
Buyers in the Gulf should note the time difference. Angers is two hours behind the UAE in April, so a 20:00 kick-off would be 22:00 in Dubai. UK visitors are one hour behind local time. Prices on the marketplace are shown in pounds sterling.
Lyon supporters face a trip of more than 500 kilometres. Most travel by high-speed train via Paris or drive across central France. The Saturday evening slot leaves time to arrive in the afternoon and travel home on the Sunday.
Visitors following Lyon through the season can also see them at home. Our listings for the Groupama Stadium cover every Lyon home game, from Ligue 1 to their Europa League nights.
Many visitors turn the match into a longer stay. Angers sits in the heart of the Loire Valley, with its castle, old town and wine country all within easy reach, which makes a spring weekend here an easy trip to plan.
Angers spent most of the years between 1956 and 1981 in the top flight. Lyon's visits were often a good day for the hosts. After a 2-0 Lyon win on the first visit in September 1956, Angers went nine home meetings unbeaten between 1958 and 1966. A second run followed from 1968 to 1974, when they won six straight home games against Lyon.
That era ended with Angers' relegation in 1981. The clubs met in Angers only once in the next three decades. Angers won 3-1 in August 1993 during a single season back in Division 1, while Lyon went on to become the dominant side in France, winning seven straight titles from 2002.
The modern meetings have belonged to Lyon. Since Angers returned to Ligue 1 in 2015, the visitors have won six of nine games at the ground, including 3-0 wins in February 2016 and December 2024. Angers' only modern home win was a 3-0 on the second weekend of 2021/22.
The most dramatic game came in October 2017, when the sides drew 3-3 in front of 11,432, a year before the rebuild of the ground began. The most recent meeting, in April 2026, ended 0-0, the first goalless draw between the clubs at the Kopa.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how sharply it splits by era. Angers once made the ground a fortress against Lyon; the modern visitors arrive expecting to win. April's game is another chance for Angers to prove the 2021 result was not a one-off.
The figures below cover all top-flight meetings at Angers' ground, known as the Stade Jean-Bouin until 2017, with Angers as hosts. Division 1 and Ligue 1 games are included; cup ties and games in Lyon are left out.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 32 |
| Angers wins | 13 |
| Lyon wins | 11 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Angers goals | 47 |
| Lyon goals | 45 |
| Biggest Angers win | 3-0 (9 Oct 1960 and 15 Aug 2021) and 4-1 (14 May 1966) |
| Biggest Lyon win | 0-3 (6 Feb 2016 and 7 Dec 2024) |
| First top-flight meeting in scope | 23 Sep 1956 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 5 Apr 2026 |
Source: Transfermarkt match records, cross-referenced with Division 1 season results for 1956 to 1993 and StatMuse for 1981 onwards.
The split by era is stark. Between 1956 and 1981 Angers won 11, drew six and lost five of 22 home meetings, scoring 35 goals. Since 2016 they have won one, drawn two and lost six of nine, scoring nine and conceding 17.
Draws have come in every shape. Five of the eight ended 1-1, while the 3-3 in 2017 and the 0-0 in 2026 sit at opposite extremes. Lyon have scored in seven of the nine modern meetings, so a home clean sheet would already count as a good evening for Angers.
There was no meeting at the ground in 2019/20, when the season was cut short before the return fixture could be played.
Every Division 1 and Ligue 1 game Angers have hosted against Lyon, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 05 Apr 2026 | Angers 0-0 Lyon |
| 07 Dec 2024 | Angers 0-3 Lyon |
| 25 Feb 2023 | Angers 1-3 Lyon |
| 15 Aug 2021 | Angers 3-0 Lyon |
| 22 Nov 2020 | Angers 0-1 Lyon |
| 27 Oct 2018 | Angers 1-2 Lyon |
| 01 Oct 2017 | Angers 3-3 Lyon |
| 28 Apr 2017 | Angers 1-2 Lyon |
| 06 Feb 2016 | Angers 0-3 Lyon |
| 07 Aug 1993 | Angers 3-1 Lyon |
| 15 Apr 1981 | Angers 1-3 Lyon |
| 14 Sep 1979 | Angers 1-1 Lyon |
| 28 Mar 1979 | Angers 1-1 Lyon |
| 04 Jun 1977 | Angers 0-1 Lyon |
| 09 Aug 1974 | Angers 0-2 Lyon |
| 27 Jan 1974 | Angers 1-0 Lyon |
| 24 Mar 1973 | Angers 1-0 Lyon |
| 25 Aug 1971 | Angers 2-1 Lyon |
| 17 Oct 1970 | Angers 3-2 Lyon |
| 20 Aug 1969 | Angers 3-2 Lyon |
| 21 Jan 1968 | Angers 3-1 Lyon |
| 09 Oct 1966 | Angers 0-2 Lyon |
| 14 May 1966 | Angers 4-1 Lyon |
| 03 Jan 1965 | Angers 2-1 Lyon |
| 08 Dec 1963 | Angers 1-1 Lyon |
| 10 Feb 1963 | Angers 2-2 Lyon |
| 21 Apr 1962 | Angers 1-1 Lyon |
| 09 Oct 1960 | Angers 3-0 Lyon |
| 27 Jan 1960 | Angers 1-1 Lyon |
| 19 Apr 1959 | Angers 3-1 Lyon |
| 05 Jan 1958 | Angers 2-1 Lyon |
| 23 Sep 1956 | Angers 0-2 Lyon |
Source: Transfermarkt, Division 1 season results and StatMuse. Every score was confirmed in at least two of these sources.
No. Verified resale listings need no club account, which helps for a headline game where the club sale moves quickly.
The LFP announces exact slots a few weeks before each matchday. Until then, keep the weekend of 16 to 18 April free.
The visitors' section is at the end of the Jean-Bouin stand next to the Tribune Colombier, with its own entrance.
High-speed trains run from Paris to Angers Saint-Laud in around 90 minutes. The stadium is a short ride from the station.
Yes, filter by quantity and choose listings marked as seats together. Groups usually find more options in the Tribune Coubertin.
Sources: LFP 2026/27 Ligue 1 fixture calendar, Ligue 1 official match centre, Angers SCO official ticketing and stadium information, Olympique Lyonnais official away-ticket notices, Transfermarkt, StatMuse and Division 1 season records.