2026 Coupe LFFP final

2026 Coupe LFFP final
Match programme cover
Event2025–26 Coupe LFFP
OL Lyonnes Paris Saint-Germain
Première Ligue Première Ligue
1 0
Date14 March 2026 (2026-03-14)
VenueFelix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
RefereeÉmeline Rochebilière (France)
Attendance27,900[1]
WeatherPassing clouds
28 °C (82 °F)
84% humidity

The 2026 Coupe LFFP final was the final match of the 2025–26 Coupe LFFP, the inaugural season of France's women's football league cup competition organised by the Ligue féminine de football professionnel (LFFP). The match was played at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast,[2] on 14 March 2026, between Première Ligue side OL Lyonnes and Paris Saint-Germain.[3]

OL Lyonnes won the match 1–0 to claim the title in the inaugural edition, becoming the first winners of the competition.[4]

Teams

The inaugural final was Le Classique féminin between OL Lyonnes and Paris Saint-Germain, the two dominant clubs in French women's football.[5] Exempted from the group stage, both teams entered the competition at the quarter-finals, where they won their quarter-final and semi-final matches to reach the final.[6]

Route to the final

Further information: 2025–26 Coupe LFFP

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).

OL Lyonnes Round Paris Saint-Germain
Opponent Result Opponent Result
Les Marseillaises 4–0 (H) Quarter-finals Thonon Evian GG FC 3–0 (H)
Dijon FCO 4–0 (A) Semi-finals Paris FC 3–0 (H)

Venue

Following the confirmation of the establishment of the competition on 28 April 2025, Jean-Michel Aulas announced that the final would be held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.[7] On 25 February 2026, the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium was confirmed as the venue for the final.[2]

Abidjan
Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
Capacity: 33,000

Boycott

Supporters of both teams announced a boycott of the final in Abidjan. The protest stems from the decision to stage the inaugural final outside France (in Côte d'Ivoire).[8] Supporter groups argued that the relocation distances the event from the clubs' local roots and makes travel difficult and costly, particularly for organised fan groups, while prioritising promotion and funding over supporter accessibility and the traditional popular dimension of the game.[9]

On 16 February 2026, Lyon's supporter group, the OL Ang'Elles, announced that they would boycott the match. In their statement, the group said that although they normally follow the team "everywhere", the relocation of the final abroad crossed a line, and confirmed that they would neither travel nor provide organised support in the stands.[10] PSG Féminine supporters subsequently announced that they would take the same decision.

Match

Summary

The final began at a measured tempo, with both teams showing attacking intent while remaining defensively organized. Paris Saint-Germain focused on controlled build-up play, whereas OL Lyonnes looked to create danger through quicker transitions and set pieces. Clear chances were limited in the opening half, although OL Lyonnes came closest to scoring when Tabitha Chawinga found the net in the 35th minute, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside.[11]

After the break, OL Lyonnes increased their pressure and took control territorially. A penalty initially awarded for a challenge on Chawinga was overturned following a VAR review. The decisive moment arrived in the 59th minute, when Kadidiatou Diani delivered a low cross from the right; Ada Hegerberg's dummy allowed Melchie Dumornay to finish from close range and give Lyon the lead.[12]

PSG responded by committing more players forward, but struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. As the match opened up, OL Lyonnes threatened on the counterattack, with Diani striking the post in the 75th minute and forcing additional saves from Mary Earps. Despite late attacking efforts, PSG were unable to find an equalizer, and the match concluded with OL Lyonnes securing a 1–0 victory.[13]

Details

OL Lyonnes1–0Paris Saint-Germain
Dumornay 59' Report
Attendance: 27,900
Referee: Émeline Rochebilière[15]
OL Lyonnes[16]
Paris SG
GK 1 Christiane Endler
RB 12 Ashley Lawrence
CB 3 Wendie Renard (C)  65'
CB 15 Ingrid Syrstad Engen
LB 4 Selma Bacha  84'
CM 13 Damaris Egurrola  50'  65'
CM 6 Melchie Dumornay
CM 10 Lindsey Heaps  23'
RF 11 Kadidiatou Diani  76'
CF 14 Ada Hegerberg  65'
LF 22 Tabitha Chawinga
Substitutes:
DF 18 Alice Sombath  65'
MF 20 Lily Yohannes  65'
FW 29 Jule Brand  65'
FW 9 Marie-Antoinette Katoto  76'
DF 33 Tarciane  84'
Manager:
Jonatan Giráldez
GK 27 Mary Earps
RB 5 Élisa De Almeida  79'
CB 2 Thiniba Samoura
CB 29 Griedge Mbock
CB 77 Olga Carmona
LB 20 Tara Elimbi Gilbert  79'
CM 26 Anaïs Ebayilin  32'
CM 14 Jackie Groenen  65'
CM 7 Sakina Karchaoui (C)  90+4'
CF 30 Merveille Kanjinga  16'
CF 17 Romée Leuchter  65'
Substitutes:
FW 6 Jennifer Echegini  65'
FW 10 Rasheedat Ajibade  90+6'  65'
FW 39 Léa Morissaint  79'
DF 12 Isabela Chagas  79'
Manager:
Paulo César

Assistant referees:
Mélissa Rossignol
Siham Boudina
Stand-by referee:
Clémence Goncalves
Video assistant referee:
Elisa Daupeux
Assistant video assistant referee:
Maika Vanderstichel

Match rules[17]

References

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  13. ^ "Premier trophée de l'année pour l'OL Lyonnes". sofoot.com. 14 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
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  15. ^ Latta, Elohan (13 March 2026). "Coupe LFFP : Emeline Rochebilière arbitrera la finale OL Lyonnes - PSG". olympique-et-lyonnais.com. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
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