Match report

Laval Defeats Bastia 2-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Bastia
Bastia
0–2
FT
Laval
Laval
Nov 25, 2025

Laval put on a strong performance to defeat local rivals Bastia 2-0 at the Stade Armand Cesari. Despite early yellow cards, Laval managed to break through with a goal from L. Samb in the 39th minute and sealed their victory with a penalty by M. Tchokounte just before halftime.

Key Facts

  • • Laval secured the win with goals from L. Samb (39') and M. Tchokounte (58', penalty)
  • • Bastia had three players cautioned, including N. Zilliox (27'), T. Meynadier (63'), and M. Petrignani (82')
  • • Laval saw W. Bianda (20'), J. Maggiotti (12'), and W. Benard (42') receive yellow cards
  • • Bastia made five substitutions throughout the game, with players like L. Etoga and I. Karamoko coming on

Lineups

Bastia

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 J. Placide (G)
  • 12 N. Zilliox (D)
  • 6 D. Guidi (D)
  • 5 Z. Ariss (D)
  • 66 J. Janneh (M)
  • 24 T. Meynadier (M)
  • 29 L. Etoga (M)
  • 33 M. Petrignani (M)
  • 9 F. Tomi (M)
  • 14 J. Sebas (F)
  • 8 I. Karamoko (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Olmeta
  • 2 D. Basset
  • 7 C. Vincent
  • 18 A. Zaouai
  • 25 A. Aiki
  • 11 M. Ble
  • 10 A. Boutrah

Laval

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 4 P. Ouaneh (D)
  • 3 W. Bianda (D)
  • 2 T. Pellenard (D)
  • 6 S. Sanna (M)
  • 14 C. Mandouki (M)
  • 26 W. Benard (M)
  • 35 L. Samb (M)
  • 28 J. Maggiotti (F)
  • 9 M. Camara (F)
  • 18 M. Tchokounte (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Hautbois
  • 21 Y. Aradj
  • 7 T. Vargas
  • 20 E. Clavreul
  • 25 E. Montet
  • 10 M. Sellouki
  • 34 E. Maddy

Timeline

  1. Laval
    12' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    J. Maggiotti

    Foul

  2. Laval
    20' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    W. Bianda

    Foul

  3. Bastia
    27' Bastia Card · Yellow Card
    N. Zilliox

    Foul

  4. Laval
    39' Laval Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Samb
  5. Laval
    42' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    W. Benard

    Foul

  6. Laval
    58' Laval Goal · Penalty
    M. Tchokounte
  7. Bastia
    62' Bastia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Etoga · On: A. Boutrah
  8. Bastia
    63' Bastia Card · Yellow Card
    T. Meynadier

    Foul

  9. Laval
    70' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Maggiotti · On: T. Vargas
  10. Bastia
    73' Bastia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Janneh · On: M. Ble
  11. Bastia
    74' Bastia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Tomi · On: C. Vincent
  12. Bastia
    74' Bastia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Sebas · On: A. Zaouai
  13. Laval
    77' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Benard · On: E. Montet
  14. Laval
    78' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Tchokounte · On: E. Clavreul
  15. Bastia
    82' Bastia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Petrignani

    Foul

  16. Bastia
    83' Bastia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Karamoko · On: A. Aiki

Match Stats

Stat Bastia Laval
Fouls 17 23
Pass Accuracy 81% 62%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 494 252
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 2 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 402 156
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Laval's early lead through Samb in the 39th minute gave them a crucial advantage in the match
  • ▸ Tchokounte's penalty just before halftime (58') effectively sealed Bastia's fate, providing Laval with a comfortable cushion