Match report

Montpellier Defeats Laval 2-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Montpellier
Montpellier
2–0
FT
Laval
Laval
Mar 13, 2026

Montpellier emerged victorious in a tightly contested Ligue 2 match, defeating Laval 2-0 at the Stade de la Mosson. The hosts secured a strong lead thanks to goals from T. Sainte-Luce and N. Pays. Laval struggled to cope with Montpellier's aggressive gameplay and ended the game with two yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Montpellier 2-0 Laval
  • • Goals: T. Sainte-Luce (88'), N. Pays (90')
  • • Yellow Cards: W. Bianda (41'), Titouan Thomas (70')
  • • Notable Substitutions: K. Fayad for A. Gueguin (70'), Y. Mouanga for N. Vidal-Cartoux (74')

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Simon Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 Enzo Tchato Mbiayi (D)
  • 15 Julien Laporte (D)
  • 6 Christopher Jullien (D)
  • 17 Theo Sainte Luce (D)
  • 44 Theo Chennahi (M)
  • 23 Yael Mouanga (M)
  • 18 Nicolas Pays (M)
  • 10 Khalil Fayad (M)
  • 8 Yanis Issoufou (M)
  • 19 Alexandre Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Axel Gueguin
  • 40 Noah Vidal
  • 14 Enzo Molebe
  • 50 Viktor Dzodic
  • 3 Naoufel El Hannach
  • 21 Lucas Mincarelli Davin
  • 20 Nabil Homssa

Laval

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 Mamadou Samassa (G)
  • 22 Christ-Owen Kouassi (D)
  • 4 Peter Ouaneh (D)
  • 3 William Bianda (D)
  • 6 Sam Sanna (D)
  • 15 Dylan Mbayo (M)
  • 14 Cyril Mandouki (M)
  • 8 Titouan Thomas (M)
  • 9 Mamadou Camara (M)
  • 10 Malik Sellouki (F)
  • 18 Malik Tchokounté (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Mathis Houdayer
  • 25 Enzo Montet
  • 26 William Benard
  • 34 Eros Maddy
  • 1 Maxime Hautbois
  • 24 Sidi Bane
  • 23 Yohan Tavares

Timeline

  1. Laval
    41' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    W. Bianda

    Foul

  2. Laval
    70' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Titouan Thomas

    Foul

  3. Montpellier
    70' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Fayad · On: A. Gueguin
  4. Laval
    73' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mbayo · On: M. Houdayer
  5. Montpellier
    74' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Mouanga · On: N. Vidal-Cartoux
  6. Laval
    83' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Titouan Thomas · On: W. Benard
  7. Laval
    83' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sellouki · On: E. Montet
  8. Montpellier
    85' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Issoufou · On: E. Molebe
  9. Montpellier
    88' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Sainte-Luce · Assist: E. Molebe
  10. Laval
    90'+1 Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Mandouki · On: E. Maddy
  11. Montpellier
    90' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Pays

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Laval
Fouls 23 17
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 478 345
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 415 271
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Montpellier's first goal by T. Sainte-Luce in the 88th minute provided the decisive breakthrough, breaking Laval's resistance.
  • ▸ N. Pays sealed the victory for Montpellier with a goal in the 90th minute, ensuring a comfortable 2-0 win and solidifying their position in the Ligue 2 standings.