Match report

Clermont Foot Dominates Laval 4-1 in Ligue 2

Clermont Foot
Clermont Foot
4–1
FT
Laval
Laval
Jan 3, 2026

Clermont Foot demonstrated their dominance by defeating Laval 4-1 in an intense Ligue 2 match. Idriss Fakili's early penalty and subsequent goals from Eder Cantero, Ali Baallal, and Jonathan Astic ensured Clermont's supremacy. Laval struggled to contain the home team’s powerful attack despite a late own goal by Théo Guivarch that briefly narrowed the gap.

Key Facts

  • • Clermont Foot secured their victory with four goals against one from Laval.
  • • Idriss Fakili scored from a penalty in the 17th minute to open the scoring for Clermont Foot.
  • • Eder Cantero and Ali Baallal added further goals before halftime, solidifying Clermont’s lead.
  • • Laval's Theo Guivarch conceded an own goal in the 79th minute, making it 4-0.
  • • Jonathan Astic sealed the victory for Clermont Foot with a late goal.

Lineups

Clermont Foot

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 T. Guivarch (G)
  • 93 I. Coulibaly (D)
  • 28 I. M'Bahia (D)
  • 21 Y. Salmier (D)
  • 15 C. O. Konate (D)
  • 25 J. Gastien (M)
  • 77 E. Cantero (M)
  • 44 A. Ackra (M)
  • 2 A. Baallal (M)
  • 29 I. Fakili (M)
  • 7 A. Camblan (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. N'Diaye
  • 97 K. Boto
  • 47 E. H. Kone
  • 13 J. Astic
  • 5 M. Caufriez
  • 8 Y. Bellache
  • 18 F. Diedhiou
  • 94 L. Socka Bongue

Laval

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hautbois (G)
  • 7 T. Vargas (D)
  • 4 P. Ouaneh (D)
  • 3 W. Bianda (D)
  • 35 L. Samb (D)
  • 34 E. Maddy (M)
  • 14 C. Mandouki (M)
  • 25 E. Montet (M)
  • 20 E. Clavreul (M)
  • 10 M. Sellouki (F)
  • 18 M. Tchokounte (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 L. Droyaux
  • 2 T. Pellenard
  • 21 Y. Aradj
  • 6 S. Sanna
  • 28 J. Maggiotti
  • 31 M. Houdayer
  • 22 N. Mupemba

Timeline

  1. Clermont Foot
    17' Clermont Foot Goal · Penalty
    I. Fakili
  2. Laval
    29' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    E. Clavreul

    Foul

  3. Laval
    38' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Peter Ouaneh

    Foul

  4. Laval
    46' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Samb · On: Y. Aradj
  5. Clermont Foot
    49' Clermont Foot Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Cantero
  6. Clermont Foot
    62' Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Camblan · On: L. Socka Bongue
  7. Laval
    66' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Montet · On: Sam Sanna
  8. Laval
    66' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Clavreul · On: N. Mupemba
  9. Clermont Foot
    69' Clermont Foot Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Baallal
  10. Clermont Foot
    72' Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ackra · On: J. Astic
  11. Clermont Foot
    72' Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Cantero · On: F. Diedhiou
  12. Laval
    74' Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Maddy · On: Théo Pellenard
  13. Laval
    74' Laval subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Sellouki · On: J. Maggiotti
  14. Laval
    79' Laval Goal · Own Goal
    Théo Guivarch
  15. Clermont Foot
    90'+3 Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Gastien · On: Y. Bellache
  16. Clermont Foot
    90'+4 Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Fakili · On: Maximiliano Caufriez
  17. Clermont Foot
    90' Clermont Foot Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Astic · Assist: F. Diedhiou

Match Stats

Stat Clermont Foot Laval
Fouls 14 20
Pass Accuracy 86% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 574 422
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 7 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 493 350
Shots Inside Box 5 2
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a definitive turn when Idriss Fakili converted the penalty in the 17th minute, setting the tone for an overwhelming performance by Clermont Foot.
  • ▸ Laval’s double yellow card within the first half left them with fewer options to counterattack and regain momentum.