The fifth round of the Coupe de France across Brittany featured high-stakes regional clashes and major cup upsets, highlighted by TA Rennes eliminating higher-tier US Saint-Malo on penalties after a 1-1 draw on Saturday, October 10, 2026, according to regional sports reporting.
TA Rennes Knocks Out US Saint-Malo in Penalty Thriller
TA Rennes (National 2) pulled off the standout shock of the weekend by defeating US Saint-Malo (National 1) 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 stalemate, as reported by Foot National. US Saint-Malo, competing a division higher and sitting near the top of their National 1 group, took the lead in the 22nd minute through Nsikulu. TA Rennes accumulates draws in National 2 and still seeks its first win in the division, yet confirmed how difficult the side is to maneuver against visitors who missed numerous chances before Caroff equalized for the hosts in the 69th minute. In the subsequent penalty shootout, Saint-Malo struggled from the spot with misses from Hamard and Leroyer, allowing TA Rennes to advance to the sixth round.
Professional and Regional Heavyweights Secure Advancement
Elsewhere in Saturday’s fixtures, higher-division clubs largely navigated tricky away ties to secure their spots in the next phase. GSI Pontivy (National 1) cruised past Bourbriac (District 1) with a 4-1 victory, powered by goals from Tirco, Le Gal, Le Callonnec, and Clémence, alongside a strike for Bourbriac by Hamon in the 60th minute. Lannion FC (National 2) defeated Bannalec (Regional 3) 3-0 behind a brace from T. Boucaud and an opener from Le Bonniec. Perros-Louannec also advanced past Entente du Trieux (Regional 3) 3-1 with goals from Richard, Lohazic, and Le Guesclou against Quelenn’s strike, while CPB Bréquigny beat ES Dol 2-1 through two goals following L. Ridé’s opener.
Sunday Fixtures Deliver Goal-Scorers and Dramatic Finishes
Sunday’s action brought a heavy slate of regional matchups across Brittany. US Concarneau (National 3) advanced past GSY Bourg-Blanc (Regional 2) 2-0, with both goals coming from Janno via 77th- and 81st-minute penalties. Stade Briochin (National 1) comfortably defeated FC Breteil Talensac (Regional 2) 3-0 thanks to goals from Loki, Corenthin, and Achahbar. Maintenant. Vannes OC defeated CS Quéven 4-1 with goals from Le Bolloch, C. Maintenant (twice), and Bila, overcoming Berroche’s strike. Paotred Dispount beat FC Plouagat-Chatelaudren 4-0 via a hat-trick from Marti and a goal from Yambo. OC Cesson defeated Maen Roch FC 3-0 through Février and a brace from Bazin. St-Co Locminé defeated FC Ploemeur 2-0 with two goals from Quarshie. Stade Pontivyen edged RC Lesnevien 1-0 via Le Bigaut. Hermine Concarnoise beat FC Le Relecq Kerhuon 2-1 through Guillaume and Hill against Rodrigues da Silva’s reply. AS Ginglin-Cesson overcame AS Ménimur 4-2 with goals from Diarra, Joulain (twice), and Gomis, overcoming strikes from Crenn and Custos. US Saint-Grégoire defeated St. Évrannais 3-0 via Manoka, Marmorat, and Adunbi. FC Tinténiac beat Espérance Bréhan on penalties after a 1-1 draw with goals from Guerrier and Le Crom. US Quessoy fell 3-2 to GSC Moréac despite goals from Dinzandula and Marc, as Lannic and a Guillaume brace won it for Moréac. COB Saint-Brieuc defeated Avenir Theix 5-0. AS Vignoc-Hédé Guipel beat FC Naizinois 2-0 with two goals from Jahier. AS Saint-Jacques defeated Évron FC 5-0. EA Saint-Renan overcame AS Sizun Le Trehou 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw with Kerebel scoring for Saint-Renan. Plaintel Sport beat Baud FC 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw featuring goals from Pasco, Binchehi, Tangui, and an own goal by Guillemot. US Fougères beat Elvinoise Football 2-1 through Kangou and Pavis against Guillemin’s goal. US Janzé defeated ES Plescop 2-1 with Le Gall opening for Plescop before an own goal by Jahier and a strike from Evin. Finally, Stade Castelbourgeois defeated Dinan Léhon FC 2-1 through Astier and Diagola, overcoming Ntumi’s goal.
Sixth Round Draw Details
The draw for the sixth round of the Coupe de France in Brittany is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM local time at the headquarters of the Ligue de Bretagne, where all qualified clubs will discover their next opponents.
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