Match report

Montpellier Defeats Bastia 2-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Bastia
Bastia
0–2
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Jan 23, 2026

Montpellier stunned Bastia with an early goal from A. Mendy in just the second minute of their Ligue 2 match at Stade Armand Cesari. Despite losing a player to a red card, Montpellier sealed their victory through Y. Issoufou's goal in the 63rd minute, making it a comfortable 2-0 win for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Montpellier wins over Bastia with a score of 2-0
  • • A. Mendy scores early goal in the second minute
  • • Y. Issoufou secures victory with a goal at 63'
  • • Bastia's A. Roncaglia receives a red card in the 76th minute

Lineups

Bastia

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 30 J. Placide (G)
  • 15 F. Bohnert (D)
  • 6 D. Guidi (D)
  • 4 A. Roncaglia (D)
  • 5 Z. Ariss (D)
  • 13 T. Ducrocq (M)
  • 66 J. Janneh (M)
  • 25 A. Aiki (M)
  • 9 F. Tomi (M)
  • 18 A. Zaouai (F)
  • 14 J. Sebas (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Olmeta
  • 28 G. Akueson
  • 24 T. Meynadier
  • 17 J. Eickmayer
  • 7 C. Vincent
  • 10 A. Boutrah
  • 33 R. Beliandjou

Montpellier

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 23 Y. Mouanga (D)
  • 21 L. Mincarelli (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 8 Y. Issoufou (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 3 N. El Hannach
  • 6 C. Jullien
  • 44 T. Chennahi
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva
  • 28 A. Sishuba
  • 14 V. Orakpo

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    2' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mendy · Assist: Y. Issoufou
  2. Montpellier
    25' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    E. Tchato

    Foul

  3. Bastia
    33' Bastia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Guidi

    Argument

  4. Bastia
    51' Bastia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Placide

    Foul

  5. Montpellier
    52' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    B. Omeragic

    Argument

  6. Bastia
    55' Bastia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Aiki · On: A. Boutrah
  7. Montpellier
    63' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Issoufou · Assist: N. Mbuku
  8. Montpellier
    68' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Savanier · On: T. Chennahi
  9. Bastia
    73' Bastia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Florian Bohnert · On: T. Meynadier
  10. Bastia
    73' Bastia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Janneh · On: J. Eickmayer
  11. Bastia
    73' Bastia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Sebas · On: R. Beliandjou
  12. Bastia
    76' Bastia Card · Red Card
    A. Roncaglia

    Foul

  13. Bastia
    76' Bastia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tom Ducrocq · On: C. Vincent
  14. Montpellier
    85' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Issoufou

    Foul

  15. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Issoufou · On: A. Sishuba
  16. Montpellier
    89' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    L. Mincarelli

    Time wasting

  17. Montpellier
    90'+2 Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: E. Junior Pereira da Silva

Match Stats

Stat Bastia Montpellier
Fouls 14 18
Pass Accuracy 81% 73%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 379 307
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 308 223
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Mendy put Montpellier ahead immediately, giving them confidence and control over Bastia from the start.
  • ▸ Bastia's sending off of A. Roncaglia in the 76th minute marked a turning point that enabled Montpellier to comfortably manage their lead.