Overview
- Substitute Amine Gouiri replaced CJ Egan Riley on 61 minutes and volleyed in the decisive goal in the 79th minute after a poor clearance.
- Marseille failed to create a first‑half chance as a 45‑minute chanting strike left the Vélodrome subdued and the team was booed at half time.
- Auxerre briefly celebrated an 87th‑minute effort by Bryan Okoh, but replays showed a handball and the goal was disallowed.
- Auxerre remain 16th in the relegation playoff position, five points behind Nice and two clear of Nantes.
- Auxerre coach Christophe Pelissier said his side could frustrate Marseille but could not capitalise on their weaknesses.