Auxerre (W) 0–3 Nice Women
Date: 17 May 2026 | Competition: FRA WD2 (Division 2 Féminine)

Match Overview

Nice Women delivered a commanding away performance at the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps, sweeping aside Auxerre (W) with a convincing 3–0 victory on 17 May 2026. The result kept Nice firmly in the promotion race, while Auxerre’s slim hopes of avoiding relegation took a heavy blow in front of their home supporters.

First Half Dominance

From the opening whistle, Nice Women imposed their rhythm. Their midfield trio pressed high and forced Auxerre into multiple turnovers inside their own half. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when a slick passing move released winger Sarah Benoit down the left flank. Her cut‑back found Camille Morel, who slotted calmly past the Auxerre goalkeeper.

Auxerre struggled to create clear chances, with their lone striker often isolated. Nice doubled their lead just before half‑time: a corner kick from the right was met by defender Léa Petit, whose glancing header nestled into the far corner.

Second Half Control

Nice continued to dominate possession after the restart. Auxerre pushed forward in search of a lifeline, leaving gaps at the back. In the 67th minute, a swift counter‑attack culminated in Elise Durand firing home from the edge of the box to make it 3–0.

The visitors comfortably saw out the remainder of the match, with goalkeeper Chloé Renaud rarely tested. Auxerre’s only notable effort was a long‑range shot that sailed wide in the 81st minute.

Standings Impact

The victory moved Nice Women up to third in the FRA WD2 table, just two points behind the automatic promotion places with two games remaining. Auxerre, meanwhile, slipped into the relegation zone, now four points adrift of safety. The result also marked Nice’s fourth clean sheet in their last six away matches, underlining their defensive solidity on the road.

Key Talking Points

• Midfield mastery: Nice’s controlling midfield trio dictated the tempo, completing 85% of their passes in the attacking half.
• Set‑piece efficiency: Two of Nice’s three goals stemmed from dead‑ball situations, a weakness Auxerre failed to address.
• Goal scorers: Camille Morel (23′), Léa Petit (43′), Elise Durand (67′)

What’s Next

Nice Women will look to build on this momentum when they host mid‑table side Metz (W) next weekend. Auxerre face a must‑win trip to bottom‑placed Le Havre (W), knowing that anything less than three points would likely condemn them to relegation.