Dijon Defeats Aubagne in National League Clash, Goalkeeper Forced to Play Outfield

Dijon secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over SC Aubagne Air Bel in a National League match held on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Gaston-Gérard stadium. The match was marked by an unusual turn of events when Dijon’s goalkeeper, Paul Delecroix, was forced to leave the game due to an injury, requiring defender Lenny Lacroix to take his place in goal for over an hour.

Match Recap

Dijon opened the scoring early in the match, but Aubagne responded with a goal from Enzo Mayilla, leveling the score before halftime. However, Dijon ultimately prevailed with a penalty kick in added time, sealing the win.

Goalkeeper Injury Forces Defensive Shift

The game took an unexpected turn when Dijon goalkeeper Paul Delecroix suffered a dislocated shoulder after a collision with Aubagne’s Enzo Mayilla during a corner kick in the 28th minute. With Dijon having utilized their allotted five substitutions, defender Lenny Lacroix was compelled to step into the goalkeeper position for the remainder of the match. Le Parisien reported that Lacroix conceded a goal shortly after taking over in goal.

Enzo Mayilla’s Performance

Enzo Mayilla, on loan from AS Saint-Étienne, scored his fourth goal of the season in 19 matches, demonstrating a return to form after a quieter period in February. People Vert noted that Mayilla was substituted off in the 75th minute.

Team Standings and Context

Dijon currently leads the National League, while Aubagne occupies the ninth position. Despite the difference in standings, previous encounters between the two teams have been competitive, with a 1-1 draw in their most recent match on October 3, 2025, featuring a goal from Mayilla. People Vert

Mayilla’s Loan from Saint-Étienne

Enzo Mayilla joined Aubagne on a season-long loan from AS Saint-Étienne after extending his contract with the club until 2028. AS Saint-Étienne’s official website announced the loan deal in July 2025.