Stade Rennais FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Angers SCO in Ligue 1 McDonald's on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The win, as reported by the club's official website, takes Stade Rennais FC to seven points from their first three matches of the season.
The game at the Stade Raymond-Kopa kicked off at 5:15 pm and saw a whirlwind start. Przemysław Frankowski put the visitors ahead in the 9th minute, but an unfortunate own goal from Jordan Lefort leveled the score in the 17th. Carlens Arcus then gave Angers the lead in the 35th minute. Stade Rennais showed resilience in the second half to turn the game around and hold on for the three points.
What did Franck Haise make of the performance?
Head coach Franck Haise was pleased with the start but acknowledged room for improvement. "We got off to another very good, promising start. In the second half, we did some good things and were in control," he said. He noted a lack of precision and pointed to the dangerous crosses and corners conceded late in the match. Haise believes scoring a third goal would have significantly changed the game's complexion.
He explained that the first-half drinks break disrupted his team's momentum when they were leading 2-0. Leading away from home, he stressed, requires continuous defensive and offensive effort. The coach admitted his team was under real pressure in the final fifteen minutes but viewed holding onto the lead as a positive sign. Improving technique and aggression, he said, will reduce these dangerous situations .
How did squad rotation play a part?
With a busy fixture list, Franck Haise confirmed he cannot field the same starting eleven every weekend. This rotation allowed other players, like defender Anthony Rouault who started this match, to get opportunities. Haise praised Rouault's performance, particularly in aerial duels, and confirmed the centre-back pairing was adequate for the task. Managing the squad will be key for the upcoming run of games, which you can view on the club's fixtures page.
What was Anthony Rouault's takeaway?
Defender Anthony Rouault shared his thoughts post-match. He acknowledged the team faced many counter-attacking situations in both halves. "We know we’ve got a very good team; it’s on the pitch that we have to prove ourselves, to let our actions speak for themselves," he stated. The desire to score a third goal was there, but failing to do so invited pressure from Angers, who pushed with long balls and crosses.
Despite the late onslaught, Rouault highlighted the team's defensive solidity in holding firm. Taking three points from an away game is always positive. This result strengthens Stade Rennais FC's position in the early standings.
What's next after this away win?
With seven points from three matches, Stade Rennais FC has laid a solid foundation. Franck Haise sees many areas for improvement, which he views positively. The team will need to work on precision and aggression to be more convincing in closing out games. The coming fixtures, detailed among the team's season statistics, will show if these adjustments pay off. Stade Rennais FC's next challenge is a home match scheduled for the weekend of 13 September 2026.
