Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne 1–1 Dijon | International Club Friendly | July 11, 2026

Match Overview

Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne and Dijon played out an evenly contested 1-1 draw in a pre‑season friendly on July 11, 2026. The match, held at Le Puy’s Stade Charles Massot, offered both sides a solid workout as they fine‑tune their preparations for the upcoming French football season. Neither team dominated completely, and a share of the spoils felt like a fair outcome.

First Half: Dijon Take the Lead

Dijon, competing in the Championnat National (third tier), started the brighter and took a deserved lead in the 23^rd minute. A well‑worked move down the right flank ended with a low cross that found Alexis Legrand, who swept the ball into the net from six yards out. Le Puy, playing in the same division, struggled early to impose themselves, with Dijon’s midfield trio controlling possession.

Second Half: Le Puy Respond

The home side emerged with renewed energy after the interval. They began pressing higher and forcing turnovers in dangerous areas. The equalizer came in the 58^th minute when Le Puy’s top scorer from last season, Hugo Cissé, latched onto a through ball and calmly slotted past the Dijon goalkeeper. The goal lifted the home crowd and shifted momentum.

Both sides had chances to win it late. Dijon hit the crossbar with a header from a corner in the 76^th minute, while Le Puy saw a shot cleared off the line in stoppage time. Ultimately, the draw reflected the balance of play.

Friendly Purpose and Takeaways

For Le Puy Foot, this friendly continues a series of high‑intensity friendlies aimed at integrating new signings and improving fitness ahead of their third‑tier campaign. Dijon, meanwhile, are rebuilding after financial difficulties in recent years and used the game to test a youthful lineup. The 1-1 scoreline suggests both teams are at a similar stage of preparedness.

Key Moments

• 23′ – Goal: Alexis Legrand (Dijon) converts a low cross
• 58′ – Goal: Hugo Cissé (Le Puy) equalizes with a composed finish
• 76′ – Crossbar: Dijon’s header rattles the woodwork
• 90+3′ – Clear off the line: Le Puy denied a late winner

Both managers will have plenty of material to analyze as the countdown to the league season continues. The competitive nature of the friendly bodes well for the campaign ahead.