Match report

Dunkerque Defeats PAU 3-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Dunkerque
Dunkerque
3–1
FT
PAU
PAU
Jan 16, 2026

Dunkerque put in an impressive performance against PAU at their home ground, defeating the visitors 3-1. The early strike by T. Robinet set the tone for a dominating first half where Dunkerque scored twice more before halftime. Despite PAU's consolation goal in the second half, Dunkerque maintained control and secured all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Dunkerque 3-1 PAU (Ligue 2 match result)
  • • T. Robinet opened the scoring for Dunkerque at minute 9
  • • A. Sekongo scored twice, one assisted by T. Robinet and another by G. Kondo
  • • G. Versini netted a consolation goal for PAU in the second half

Lineups

Dunkerque

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 60 M. Niflore (G)
  • 27 A. Linguet (D)
  • 23 V. Sasso (D)
  • 22 V. Mayela (D)
  • 21 G. Kondo (D)
  • 2 A. Georgen (M)
  • 10 M. Essimi (M)
  • 8 A. Sekongo (M)
  • 20 E. Bardeli (M)
  • 77 A. Zossou (M)
  • 9 T. Robinet (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lavin
  • 26 O. Sangante
  • 18 M. Diop
  • 7 E. Sylvestre
  • 57 Z. Seha
  • 19 A. Kante
  • 11 A. Daho

PAU

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Raveyre (G)
  • 2 T. Pouilly (D)
  • 4 S. Karamoko (D)
  • 19 Kante (D)
  • 25 J. Ruiz (D)
  • 3 J. Kalulu (D)
  • 10 G. Versini (M)
  • 21 S. Beusnard (M)
  • 84 R. Touzghar (M)
  • 14 A. Bobichon (F)
  • 18 O. Sadik (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. Paradowski
  • 6 C. Fall
  • 87 E. Zuliani
  • 9 K. Dong
  • 26 N. Glossoa
  • 7 R. Messi
  • 36 T. Nihouarn

Timeline

  1. Dunkerque
    9' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Robinet
  2. PAU
    11' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    S. Karamoko

    Foul

  3. Dunkerque
    24' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sekongo · Assist: T. Robinet
  4. Dunkerque
    33' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    V. Sasso

    Argument

  5. PAU
    39' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    R. Touzghar

    Foul

  6. PAU
    43' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    Kante

    Foul

  7. PAU
    46' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bobichon · On: C. Fall
  8. PAU
    46' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kante · On: K. Dong
  9. PAU
    46' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Sadik · On: R. Messi
  10. Dunkerque
    58' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sekongo · Assist: G. Kondo
  11. PAU
    60' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Versini · Assist: K. Dong
  12. Dunkerque
    63' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    Aristide Zossou

    Foul

  13. Dunkerque
    65' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Essimi · On: E. Sylvestre
  14. Dunkerque
    67' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Sasso · On: Z. Seha
  15. PAU
    67' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Versini · On: E. Zuliani
  16. PAU
    67' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tom Pouilly · On: N. Glossoa
  17. Dunkerque
    80' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Aristide Zossou · On: Aboubakary Kanté

Match Stats

Stat Dunkerque PAU
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 87%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 15
Corners 0 8
Total Passes 484 477
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 0 10
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 422 415
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dunkerque's early goals within the first 24 minutes set the tone and put pressure on PAU, who struggled to find their rhythm.
  • ▸ Despite PAU making multiple substitutions in a bid to regain momentum, Dunkerque’s solid defense and timely counterattacks ensured they maintained their lead.