Match report

Montpellier Defeats Dunkerque 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Dunkerque
Dunkerque
0–1
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Oct 18, 2025

Dunkerque suffered a disappointing defeat as Montpellier emerged victorious by a single goal. Despite numerous chances and two yellow cards for Dunkerque players, it was the visitors who capitalized on their opportunities to secure a crucial win in Ligue 2.

Key Facts

  • • Dunkerque vs Montpellier: Final Score - 0-1 (Ligue 2)
  • • Goal: A. Mendy (Montpellier) at minute 82 with an assist from V. Orakpo.
  • • Yellow Cards for Dunkerque: A. Sekongo (30'), Aboubakary Kanté (60')
  • • Substitutions made by Dunkerque: I. Eguaras off for P. Diong (46'), G. Kondo off for Abner (66'), M. Essimi off for Aristide Zossou (74'), Z. Seha off for A. Daho (85')

Lineups

Dunkerque

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 60 M. Niflore
  • 2 A. Georgen (D)
  • 26 O. Sangante (D)
  • 23 V. Sasso (D)
  • 30 F. Abner (D)
  • 16 I. Eguaras (M)
  • 77 A. Zossou (M)
  • 8 A. Sekongo (M)
  • 20 E. Bardeli (M)
  • 11 A. Daho (M)
  • 19 A. Kante (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 S. K. Tou
  • 21 G. Kondo
  • 27 A. Linguet
  • 6 P. Diong
  • 18 M. Diop
  • 57 Z. Seha
  • 10 M. Essimi

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (D)
  • 21 L. Mincarelli (D)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (M)
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 14 V. Orakpo (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 3 N. El Hannach
  • 6 C. Jullien
  • 10 K. Fayad
  • 28 A. Sishuba
  • 8 Y. Issoufou
  • 24 J. Ndiaye

Timeline

  1. Dunkerque
    30' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sekongo

    Foul

  2. Dunkerque
    46' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Eguaras · On: P. Diong
  3. Dunkerque
    60' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    Aboubakary Kanté

    Foul

  4. Dunkerque
    66' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Abner · On: G. Kondo
  5. Montpellier
    71' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mendy

    Foul

  6. Dunkerque
    74' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aristide Zossou · On: M. Essimi
  7. Montpellier
    82' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mendy · Assist: V. Orakpo
  8. Dunkerque
    85' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Daho · On: Z. Seha
  9. Montpellier
    85' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Savanier · On: K. Fayad
  10. Montpellier
    85' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Mendy · On: A. Sishuba
  11. Montpellier
    90'+1 Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    K. Fayad

    Foul

  12. Montpellier
    90' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Orakpo · On: J. Ndiaye

Match Stats

Stat Dunkerque Montpellier
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 85%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 417 399
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 349 340
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 1 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dunkerque's early yellow card to A. Sekongo disrupted their rhythm, leading to a weakened defense.
  • ▸ Montpellier's goal by A. Mendy in the 82nd minute was decisive as it broke Dunkerque's momentum and secured the victory.