Match report

Estac Troyes Defeats Reims 2-1 in Ligue 2 Thriller

Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
2–1
FT
Reims
Reims
Jan 17, 2026

In a tightly contested match in the French Ligue 2, Estac Troyes held off a late surge from Reims to secure a vital 2-1 victory. Goals from M. Detourbet and M. Ifnaoui early in the game set the tone for the hosts, but Reims did not give up, with K. Nakamura scoring late to make it close.

Key Facts

  • • Estac Troyes 2–1 Reims (Ligue 2 match)
  • • M. Detourbet scored the first goal for Estac Troyes in the 14th minute, assisted by M. Adeline.
  • • Reims' T. Diarra was shown a yellow card at the 40th minute for persistent fouling.
  • • Estac Troyes’ M. Diop received a red card at the 42nd minute for a foul, reducing them to ten players.
  • • M. Ifnaoui scored Estac Troyes' second goal in the 45th minute, assisted by M. Detourbet.
  • • Reims managed to score through K. Nakamura's goal in injury time of the match.

Lineups

Estac Troyes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 H. Konate (G)
  • 44 Y. Titi (D)
  • 6 A. Monfray (D)
  • 23 H. Gambor (D)
  • 14 I. Boura (D)
  • 17 A. Mille (M)
  • 8 M. Diop (M)
  • 10 M. Ifnaoui (M)
  • 5 M. Adeline (M)
  • 11 M. Detourbet (M)
  • 20 R. Ripart (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Z. Boucher
  • 2 L. Maronnier
  • 26 A. Phliponeau
  • 15 J. Assoumou
  • 21 T. Bentayeb
  • 9 M. El Idrissy
  • 12 E. Odede

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 29 E. Jaouen (G)
  • 4 M. Busi (D)
  • 92 A. Kone (D)
  • 5 N. Pallois (D)
  • 18 S. Akieme (D)
  • 86 Zabi (M)
  • 6 T. Leoni (M)
  • 7 T. Diarra (M)
  • 87 A. Tia (M)
  • 17 K. Nakamura (M)
  • 27 A. Bojang (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Olliero
  • 3 H. Sekine
  • 90 Y. Benhattab
  • 24 M. Gbane
  • 9 M. Daramy
  • 85 H. Ibrahim
  • 28 Elie

Timeline

  1. Estac Troyes
    14' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Detourbet · Assist: M. Adeline
  2. Reims
    15' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Ewen Jaouen

    Argument

  3. Reims
    22' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    M. Busi

    Foul

  4. Estac Troyes
    36' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mille

    Foul

  5. Reims
    40' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    T. Diarra

    Persistent fouling

  6. Estac Troyes
    42' Estac Troyes Card · Red Card
    M. Diop

    Foul

  7. Estac Troyes
    45' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ifnaoui · Assist: M. Detourbet
  8. Reims
    46' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Busi · On: H. Sekine
  9. Reims
    46' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Diarra · On: Y. Benhattab
  10. Reims
    60' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nicolas Pallois · On: M. Daramy
  11. Reims
    60' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Tia · On: H. Ibrahim
  12. Estac Troyes
    71' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    Ismaël Boura

    Foul

  13. Estac Troyes
    77' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Adeline · On: A. Phliponeau
  14. Estac Troyes
    77' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Detourbet · On: J. Assoumou
  15. Reims
    88' Reims subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Zabi · On: M. Gbane
  16. Estac Troyes
    90'+1 Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Titi · On: L. Maronnier
  17. Estac Troyes
    90'+1 Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Renaud Ripart · On: T. Bentayeb
  18. Reims
    90' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nakamura · Assist: T. Leoni

Match Stats

Stat Estac Troyes Reims
Fouls 12 19
Pass Accuracy 72% 83%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 302 483
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 217 399
Shots Inside Box 8 13
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early double strike by Estac Troyes in the first half, with goals from M. Detourbet and M. Ifnaoui, established a commanding lead.
  • ▸ Estac Troyes’ red card in the 42nd minute changed the momentum of the game, but they managed to maintain their lead despite playing ten men.