Match report
Boulogne Defeats Montpellier 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash
Boulogne
1–0
FT
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
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29' Montpellier Card · Yellow CardJulien LaporteFoul
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30' Boulogne Card · Yellow CardN. FatarFoul
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46' Boulogne subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Fatar · On: M. Lecolier -
58' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Junior Pereira da Silva · On: T. Chennahi -
59' Boulogne Goal · Normal GoalC. Fatou · Assist: N. Binet -
68' Boulogne subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Duflos · On: J. Bultel -
69' Boulogne subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Fatou · On: S. Keita -
69' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Pays · On: N. Mbuku -
70' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Issoufou · On: K. Fayad -
78' Boulogne Card · Yellow CardS. GourvilleFoul
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80' Boulogne subst · Substitution 4Off: A. El Farissi · On: Jonas Martin -
84' Boulogne Card · Yellow CardDemba ThiamArgument
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90' Boulogne subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.