Olympique Lyonnais’ highly anticipated Ligue 1 fixture against Auxerre has its definitive schedule pending. The specific date for this clash will be determined by OL’s performance in their upcoming UEFA Champions League third qualifying round encounter against Czech side Sparta Prague.
While the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel) recently adjusted its scheduling announcements, the September Ligue 1 calendar remains incomplete, particularly concerning Olympique Lyonnais. The club still awaits confirmation for its home game against Auxerre at Parc OL. The league has released dates for eight fixtures between Thursday, September 3rd, and Sunday, September 6th, yet Lyon’s match is conspicuously absent. This scheduling gap is intentional, as the Rhône club’s fourth-day championship fixture is directly influenced by its progress in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers throughout August.
Victory or elimination against Prague dictates September 4th or 5th fixture
In just one week, at 8 PM, Olympique Lyonnais will travel to Czechia to face Sparta Prague in the first leg of their crucial Champions League third qualifying round. Coach Paulo Fonseca‘s squad will then host the return leg at Parc OL on September 11th, with the exact kick-off time still to be announced. The LFP has confirmed that the definitive schedule for the OL vs. Auxerre Ligue 1 encounter will only be finalized once this two-legged European tie concludes.
The LFP has outlined the specific scenarios: “The fixture between Olympique Lyonnais and AJ Auxerre will be definitively scheduled on Wednesday, August 12th, contingent on Olympique Lyonnais’ outcome in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.
Should Olympique Lyonnais successfully advance to the UEFA Champions League play-offs, the Olympique Lyonnais – AJ Auxerre match will take place on Friday, September 4th, 2026, at 7:00 PM, broadcast on Ligue 1+.
Conversely, if Olympique Lyonnais is eliminated during the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, the Olympique Lyonnais – AJ Auxerre match is set for Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at 8:45 PM, also on Ligue 1+.“
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