Match report

Boulogne Defeats Montpellier 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Boulogne
Boulogne
1–0
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Jan 16, 2026

Boulogne secured a hard-fought win over Montpellier by the score of 1–0 in their Ligue 2 match. The game was marked by early yellow cards for both teams and strategic substitutions that shaped its outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Boulogne's goal was scored by C. Fatou at the 59th minute, assisted by N. Binet.
  • • Julien Laporte from Montpellier received a yellow card in the 29th minute for a foul.
  • • N. Fatar from Boulogne also got a yellow card at the 30th minute for a foul.
  • • S. Gourville from Boulogne was given another yellow card in the 78th minute for a foul, and Demba Thiam received one for argument at the 84th minute.

Lineups

Boulogne

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 I. Kone (G)
  • 18 D. Thiam (D)
  • 25 S. Gourville (D)
  • 5 N. Zohore (D)
  • 12 J. Boyer (D)
  • 22 S. Duflos (M)
  • 10 A. El Farissi (M)
  • 23 N. Fatar (M)
  • 19 N. Binet (M)
  • 3 V. Burlet (M)
  • 17 C. Fatou (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 A. Uriev
  • 77 E. Kouassi
  • 15 A. Pinot
  • 14 J. Bultel
  • 11 S. Keita
  • 90 J. Martin
  • 9 M. Lecolier

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 50 V. Dzodic (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 23 Y. Mouanga (D)
  • 21 L. Mincarelli (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (M)
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 8 Y. Issoufou (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 3 N. El Hannach
  • 6 C. Jullien
  • 44 T. Chennahi
  • 10 K. Fayad
  • 7 N. Mbuku
  • 14 V. Orakpo

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    29' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Julien Laporte

    Foul

  2. Boulogne
    30' Boulogne Card · Yellow Card
    N. Fatar

    Foul

  3. Boulogne
    46' Boulogne subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Fatar · On: M. Lecolier
  4. Montpellier
    58' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Junior Pereira da Silva · On: T. Chennahi
  5. Boulogne
    59' Boulogne Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Fatou · Assist: N. Binet
  6. Boulogne
    68' Boulogne subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Duflos · On: J. Bultel
  7. Boulogne
    69' Boulogne subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Fatou · On: S. Keita
  8. Montpellier
    69' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Pays · On: N. Mbuku
  9. Montpellier
    70' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Issoufou · On: K. Fayad
  10. Boulogne
    78' Boulogne Card · Yellow Card
    S. Gourville

    Foul

  11. Boulogne
    80' Boulogne subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. El Farissi · On: Jonas Martin
  12. Boulogne
    84' Boulogne Card · Yellow Card
    Demba Thiam

    Argument

  13. Boulogne
    90' Boulogne subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Demba Thiam · On: E. Kouassi

Match Stats

Stat Boulogne Montpellier
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 67% 82%
Offsides 1 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 7
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 315 479
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 1 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 211 392
Shots Inside Box 3 3
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to both Julien Laporte of Montpellier and N. Fatar of Boulogne set a confrontational tone right from the start.
  • ▸ C. Fatou's goal in the 59th minute was crucial, giving Boulogne the lead which they maintained until the end.