Match report

Grenoble Defeats Nancy 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Grenoble
Grenoble
1–0
FT
Nancy
Nancy
Dec 5, 2025

Grenoble emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win against Nancy in a high-stakes clash of the Ligue 2 competition. The game saw Grenoble capitalize on a penalty kick scored by J. Benet, following a red card to Nicolas Saint-Ruf from Nancy early in the second half. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards distributed throughout the match, Grenoble held their ground to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Grenoble's J. Benet scored the only goal of the game via a penalty kick in the 49th minute.
  • • Nancy's Nicolas Saint-Ruf was shown a red card for a professional foul in the 47th minute, leaving Nancy with ten players for the remainder of the match.
  • • Grenoble made four substitutions: M. Diop on at half-time, Samba Diba and M. Djitte in the 66th minute, and S. Delos in the 82nd minute.
  • • Nancy's W. Bouabdelli received a yellow card for a foul in the first half.

Lineups

Grenoble

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Diop (G)
  • 17 S. Delos (D)
  • 29 G. Paquiez (D)
  • 24 L. Mouyokolo (D)
  • 33 E. Sarikaya (D)
  • 27 M. Xantippe (D)
  • 25 T. Valls (M)
  • 30 S. Diba (M)
  • 8 J. Benet (M)
  • 7 Y. Diaby (F)
  • 2 M. Djitte (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 B. Allain
  • 26 M. Mion
  • 5 C. Vidal
  • 11 M. Bangre
  • 18 H. Mbock
  • 23 N. Elphege
  • 19 N. Zahui

Nancy

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Basilio (G)
  • 4 N. Fernandez (D)
  • 14 N. Saint-Ruf (D)
  • 21 E. Mendy (D)
  • 12 A. Julloux (M)
  • 25 J. Gelin (M)
  • 6 T. Bouriaud (M)
  • 33 E. Tacafred (M)
  • 8 W. Bouabdelli (F)
  • 29 P. Ouotro (F)
  • 7 Z. Fdaouch (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 G. Lembet
  • 5 C. Suljic
  • 19 M. Experience
  • 20 B. Bokangu
  • 22 J. Evans
  • 23 R. Bamba
  • 34 M. Guendez

Timeline

  1. Grenoble
    31' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Diop · On: B. Allain
  2. Nancy
    45'+1 Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    W. Bouabdelli

    Foul

  3. Nancy
    47' Nancy Card · Red Card
    Nicolas Saint-Ruf

    Professional foul last man

  4. Grenoble
    49' Grenoble Goal · Penalty
    J. Benet
  5. Nancy
    65' Nancy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Julloux · On: R. Bamba
  6. Nancy
    65' Nancy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gelin · On: M. Guendez
  7. Grenoble
    66' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Samba Diba · On: M. Bangre
  8. Grenoble
    66' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Djitte · On: N. Elphege
  9. Nancy
    73' Nancy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Ouotro · On: Jimmy Evans
  10. Grenoble
    79' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    J. Benet

    Foul

  11. Nancy
    82' Nancy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Fdaouch · On: Brandon Bokangu
  12. Grenoble
    82' Grenoble subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Delos · On: N. Zahui
  13. Grenoble
    88' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    G. Paquiez

    Foul

  14. Grenoble
    90'+3 Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Diaby

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Grenoble Nancy
Fouls 19 7
Pass Accuracy 86% 75%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 467 380
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 5 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 400 286
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card to Nicolas Saint-Ruf marked a significant turning point, shifting momentum strongly in favor of Grenoble.
  • ▸ J. Benet's penalty goal solidified Grenoble's lead and effectively ended Nancy's hopes for an equalizer.