Dijon FCO saw their three-match winning streak in Ligue 2 come to a halt on Friday, October 16, 2026, after suffering a 4-2 defeat away against Stade de Reims at the Stade Auguste-Delaune. Despite taking an early lead through Adel Lembezat, Baptiste Ridira’s side struggled defensively as Reims capitalized on turnovers to secure the victory.
Early Lead Slips Away at Stade Auguste-Delaune
The visitors opened the scoring brightly in the 12th minute when Adel Lembezat finished off a sharp counter-attack initiated by Ange Lago. However, Dijon’s advantage proved short-lived. In the 19th minute, Hugo Vargas-Rios surrendered possession in midfield, allowing Yaya Fofana to equalize for the hosts. Just three minutes later, Mohamed Daramy cut inside from the left flank and slotted a low shot past goalkeeper Paul Delecroix to make it 2-1.
Reims extended their lead before halftime when Daouda Guindo converted a direct free-kick from roughly 30 meters out in the 36th minute. Early in the second half, 17-year-old Arone Gadou capitalized on another defensive turnover in the 54th minute, racing through to beat Delecroix and push the score to 4-1. Yanis Barka managed to pull a goal back for Dijon in the 85th minute, connecting with a chipped through-ball from Brandon Ndezi to score with a low, crossed shot, but the late strike failed to spark a full comeback.
Standings Impact and Upcoming Fixture Against Rodez
Following the defeat, Dijon sits eighth in the Ligue 2 table, remaining in the top half of the standings despite the stumble. The result marks a sharp contrast to their previous outing, a 4-2 victory over Metz. To spark a new positive run, Ridira’s squad will host Rodez on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 14:00 local time at the Stade Gaston-Gérard.
