Match report

Montpellier 2–2 Estac Troyes: Ligue 2 Draw

Montpellier
Montpellier
2–2
FT
Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
Apr 4, 2026

Montpellier and Estac Troyes shared the spoils in a thrilling Ligue 2 encounter that saw early goals from T. Chennahi and A. Mendy for Montpellier and M. Adeline and T. Bentayeb for Estac Troyes. Despite numerous chances, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams fighting for a crucial point in the battle for promotion.

Key Facts

  • • Montpellier 2–2 Estac Troyes (Ligue 2 Match Day)
  • • M. Adeline scored the first goal for Estac Troyes at minute 3
  • • T. Chennahi equalized for Montpellier at minute 4
  • • A. Mendy scored a goal and missed a penalty for Montpellier in the first half
  • • T. Bentayeb scored for Estac Troyes at minute 60
  • • Both teams had multiple substitutions and received yellow cards throughout the match

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Simon Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 Enzo Tchato Mbiayi (D)
  • 15 Julien Laporte (D)
  • 23 Yael Mouanga (D)
  • 17 Theo Sainte Luce (D)
  • 44 Theo Chennahi (M)
  • 77 Everson Junior (M)
  • 18 Nicolas Pays (M)
  • 10 Khalil Fayad (M)
  • 14 Enzo Molebe (M)
  • 19 Alexandre Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Lucas Mincarelli Davin
  • 8 Yanis Issoufou
  • 22 Axel Gueguin
  • 20 Nabil Homssa
  • 1 Mathieu Michel
  • 3 Naoufel El Hannach
  • 40 Noah Vidal

Estac Troyes

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 40 Hillel Konaté (G)
  • 2 Lucas Maronnier (D)
  • 6 Adrien Monfray (D)
  • 38 Sankhoun Diawara (D)
  • 14 Ismaël Boura (D)
  • 8 Mouhamed Diop (M)
  • 29 Kandet Diawara (M)
  • 17 Antoine Mille (M)
  • 5 Martin Adeline (M)
  • 11 Mathys Detourbet (M)
  • 21 Tawfik Bentayeb (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Renaud Ripart
  • 33 Marc Nkoumouck
  • 9 Mounaim El Idrissy
  • 26 Alexandre Philiponeau
  • 10 Merwan Ifnaoui
  • 23 Hugo Gambor
  • 3 Anis Ouzenadji

Timeline

  1. Estac Troyes
    3' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Adeline · Assist: T. Bentayeb
  2. Montpellier
    4' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Chennahi · Assist: A. Mendy
  3. Montpellier
    40' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    E. Junior Pereira da Silva
  4. Estac Troyes
    45'+1 Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    S. Diawara
  5. Montpellier
    45'+2 Montpellier Goal · Missed Penalty
    A. Mendy · Assist: A. Mendy
  6. Montpellier
    45'+2 Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mendy
  7. Estac Troyes
    60' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ismaël Boura · On: A. Ouzenadji
  8. Estac Troyes
    60' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bentayeb
  9. Montpellier
    66' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Molebe · On: Y. Issoufou
  10. Montpellier
    71' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Fayad · On: A. Gueguin
  11. Montpellier
    77' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mendy
  12. Estac Troyes
    78' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    L. Maronnier
  13. Estac Troyes
    80' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Diop · On: A. Phliponeau
  14. Estac Troyes
    80' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Diawara · On: Renaud Ripart
  15. Estac Troyes
    90'+1 Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Bentayeb · On: M. El Idrissy
  16. Estac Troyes
    90'+1 Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Detourbet · On: M. Ifnaoui

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Estac Troyes
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 84% 79%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 447 330
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 374 261
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Estac Troyes took the lead through M. Adeline's early goal, only for Montpellier to equalize almost immediately with T. Chennahi's quick response
  • ▸ A. Mendy's goal in the first half gave Montpellier the lead, but T. Bentayeb's goal in the second half ensured a tense finish, with both teams pushing for the victory