Montpellier 4-2 Le Mans
Updated
Montpellier won: Montpellier 4-2 Le Mans in the Ligue 2 (Round 23) on Sat, 14 Feb 2026 at Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98, Montpellier. Montpellier goals: Christopher Jullien 45', Nicolas Pays 49', Yanis Issoufou 60', Alexandre Mendy 84'. Le Mans goals: Lucas Buades 10', Dame Gueye 87'. Expected goals: 2.10-1.39. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Theo Chennahi (8.4).
Match report
Montpellier beat Le Mans 4-2
Montpellier came from behind to beat Le Mans 4-2 at Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98 on Saturday 14 February in Ligue 2.
Lucas Buades put Le Mans ahead on 10' (0-1), Christopher Jullien levelled for Montpellier on 45' (1-1), Nicolas Pays restored Montpellier's lead on 49' (2-1), Yanis Issoufou made it 3-1 on 60', Alexandre Mendy made it 4-1 on 84' and Dame Gueye pulled one back for Le Mans on 87' (4-2).
Montpellier had 46% of the ball, shots were 7-13 (4-8 on target) and expected goals finished 2.10-1.39.
Theo Chennahi (Montpellier) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 7,684. Referee: Azzedine Souifi.
Match stats
| Montpellier | Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 1.39 |
| Total shots | 7 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 233 (74%) | 278 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total shots | 7 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 11 |
Lineups
Montpellier (4-1-4-1): Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Enzo Tchato, Julien Laporte, Christopher Jullien, Théo Sainte-Luce, Everson Junior, Nicolas Pays, Nathanaël Mbuku, Theo Chennahi, Yanis Issoufou, Alexandre Mendy
Le Mans (3-4-1-2): Nicolas Kocik, Theo Eyoum, Samuel Yohou, Isaac Cossier, Lucas Buades, Alexandre Lauray, Edwin Quarshie, Lucas Calodat, Adil Bourabaa, Erwan Colas, Antoine Rabillard
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Lucas Buades (Le Mans)
- 45' · Goal · Christopher Jullien (Montpellier)
- 46' · Substitution · Anthony Ribelin for Lucas Buades (Le Mans)
- 49' · Goal · Nicolas Pays (Montpellier)
- 60' · Goal · Yanis Issoufou (Montpellier)
- 61' · Substitution · Martin Rossignol for Edwin Quarshie (Le Mans)
- 61' · Substitution · Dame Gueye for Antoine Rabillard (Le Mans)
- 67' · Yellow card · Alexandre Lauray (Le Mans)
- 71' · Substitution · Ayanda Sishuba for Nathanaël Mbuku (Montpellier)
- 71' · Substitution · William Harhouz for Adil Bourabaa (Le Mans)
- 72' · Substitution · Lucas Bretelle for Alexandre Lauray (Le Mans)
- 82' · Substitution · Téji Savanier for Yanis Issoufou (Montpellier)
- 83' · Substitution · Enzo Molebe for Nicolas Pays (Montpellier)
- 84' · Goal · Alexandre Mendy (Montpellier)
- 87' · Goal · Dame Gueye (Le Mans)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Lucas Calodat (Le Mans)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2000: Montpellier 4, draws 3, Le Mans 3.
Questions
Who won Montpellier vs Le Mans?
Montpellier won, 4-2 (Ligue 2) on Sat, 14 Feb 2026.
When and where is Montpellier vs Le Mans?
Sat, 14 Feb 2026, 13:00 UTC at Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98, Montpellier, Ligue 2.
What is the head-to-head record between Montpellier and Le Mans?
In 10 league meetings since 2000: Montpellier 4 wins, 3 draws, Le Mans 3 wins (goals 13-16).