Match report

Montpellier Draws 0-0 with Reims in Ligue 2

Montpellier
Montpellier
0–0
FT
Reims
Reims
Feb 27, 2026

Montpellier and Reims played out a tense 0-0 draw in their Ligue 2 match, with both sides creating chances but failing to convert. Montpellier's N. Mbuku was cautioned early on, while the latter half saw several substitutions as each team sought an advantage.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Montpellier 0–0 Reims
  • • N. Mbuku (Montpellier) received a yellow card at minute 36
  • • Multiple substitutions were made, notably T. Savanier came on for N. Mbuku at minute 69 for Montpellier
  • • Reims introduced A. Bojang and T. Diarra as substitutes in the second half

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Simon Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 Enzo Tchato Mbiayi (D)
  • 15 Julien Laporte (D)
  • 6 Christopher Jullien (D)
  • 17 Theo Sainte Luce (D)
  • 77 Everson Junior (M)
  • 18 Nicolas Pays (M)
  • 44 Theo Chennahi (M)
  • 7 Nathanaël Mbuku (M)
  • 8 Yanis Issoufou (M)
  • 19 Alexandre Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Teji Savanier
  • 3 Naoufel El Hannach
  • 10 Khalil Fayad
  • 28 Ayanda Sishuba
  • 14 Enzo Molebe
  • 1 Mathieu Michel
  • 21 Lucas Mincarelli Davin

Reims

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 29 Ewen Jaouen (G)
  • 3 Hiroki Sekine (D)
  • 28 N'Tamon Elie Ahouonon (D)
  • 22 Samuel Kotto (D)
  • 18 Sergio Akieme (D)
  • 90 Yassine Benhattab (M)
  • 86 Zabi (M)
  • 6 Theo Leoni (M)
  • 17 Keito Nakamura (M)
  • 87 Ange Tia (F)
  • 9 Mohamed Daramy (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 John Patrick
  • 7 Thiemoko Diarra
  • 27 Adama Bojang
  • 8 Yaya Fofana
  • 20 Alexandre Olliero
  • 5 Nicolas Pallois
  • 56 Jean Mambuku

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    36' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mbuku
  2. Montpellier
    69' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: T. Savanier
  3. Reims
    74' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tia · On: J. Patrick
  4. Reims
    74' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Daramy · On: A. Bojang
  5. Reims
    74' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Benhattab · On: T. Diarra
  6. Montpellier
    83' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Chennahi · On: K. Fayad
  7. Montpellier
    83' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Sainte-Luce · On: N. El Hannach
  8. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Issoufou · On: E. Molebe
  9. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Pays · On: A. Sishuba
  10. Reims
    90' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Zabi · On: Y. Fofana

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Reims
Fouls 20 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 15
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 379 410
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 1 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 321 343
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Mbuku's yellow card for Montpellier could have shifted momentum, but Reims failed to capitalize on this numerical advantage.
  • ▸ T. Savanier's introduction into the match seemed to rejuvenate Montpellier, creating a more balanced midfield.