Match report

Le Mans Defeats PAU 4-0 in Ligue 2

Le Mans
Le Mans
4–0
FT
PAU
PAU
Apr 6, 2026

Le Mans dominated their Ligue 2 clash against PAU, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory. The match saw Le Mans take the lead early through D. Gueye, who netted twice, including a penalty. The team's solid defensive efforts and clinical finishing made it impossible for PAU to mount a comeback. Key players like L. Bretelle and A. Rabillard sealed the win with late goals.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Le Mans 4-0 PAU
  • • D. Gueye scored twice, including a penalty
  • • L. Bretelle and A. Rabillard added late goals
  • • PAU received two yellow cards during the match
  • • Le Mans showcased strong teamwork and defensive solidity

Lineups

Le Mans

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 98 Nicolas Kocik (G)
  • 31 Noa Boissé (D)
  • 17 Samuel Yohou (D)
  • 3 Isaac Cossier (D)
  • 29 Lucas Bretelle (M)
  • 18 Lucas Buades (M)
  • 24 Milan Robin (M)
  • 6 Edwin Quarshie (M)
  • 22 Lucas Calodat (M)
  • 25 Dame Gueye (F)
  • 28 Erwan Colas (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Adil Bourabaa
  • 9 Antoine Rabillard
  • 8 Alexandre Lauray
  • 5 Harold Voyer
  • 12 Anthony Ribelin
  • 20 William Harhouz
  • 1 Ewan Hatfout

PAU

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 Esteban Salles (G)
  • 2 Tom Pouilly (D)
  • 97 Daylam Meddah (D)
  • 19 Ousmane Kanté (D)
  • 25 Jean Ruiz (D)
  • 3 Joseph Kalulu Kyatengwa (D)
  • 84 Rayan Touzghar (M)
  • 21 Steeve Beusnard (M)
  • 20 Julien Anziani (M)
  • 10 Giovani Versini (F)
  • 9 Kyliane Dong (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 Neil Glossoa
  • 18 Omar Sadik
  • 14 Antonin Bobichon
  • 6 Cheikh Fall
  • 11 Kylian Gasnier
  • 22 Noah Raveyre
  • 8 Souleymane Basse

Timeline

  1. Le Mans
    26' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gueye · Assist: M. Robin
  2. PAU
    38' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kalulu
  3. Le Mans
    40' Le Mans Goal · Penalty
    D. Gueye
  4. PAU
    46' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tom Pouilly · On: N. Glossoa
  5. PAU
    58' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    R. Touzghar
  6. Le Mans
    61' Le Mans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Robin · On: A. Bourabaa
  7. Le Mans
    61' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Gueye · On: A. Rabillard
  8. Le Mans
    62' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    I. Cossier
  9. PAU
    66' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Anziani · On: O. Sadik
  10. Le Mans
    69' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Quarshie · On: A. Lauray
  11. Le Mans
    69' Le Mans subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Cossier · On: H. Voyer
  12. PAU
    76' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Touzghar · On: C. Fall
  13. PAU
    76' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kante · On: A. Bobichon
  14. Le Mans
    78' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bretelle
  15. Le Mans
    79' Le Mans subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Calodat · On: A. Ribelin
  16. PAU
    82' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Dong · On: K. Gasnier
  17. Le Mans
    83' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Rabillard · Assist: E. Colas

Match Stats

Stat Le Mans PAU
Fouls 20 4
Pass Accuracy 82% 82%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 5
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 411 378
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 338 311
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Le Mans took a quick lead with D. Gueye's early goal (26'), setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ The second goal from Gueye's penalty (40') further demoralized PAU, making it difficult for them to recover
  • ▸ L. Bretelle's and A. Rabillard's late goals (78' and 83' respectively) sealed the victory and put any doubt to rest