Rayan Raveloson scored from a free kick for the Burgundians (58th).
Lorient (18 shots, 4 on target) lacked realism to crack Auxerre (9 shots, 1 on target), who attacked better in the 2nd period and found the fault with a direct free kick.
Solidarity, the AJA chained a second victory after that against Lyon and is temporarily no longer relegated.
Lorient, 7th, misses the opportunity to stay in the wagon for Europe.
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Calendar and results Ligue 1
League 1 standings