Match report

Montpellier Defeats Laval 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Laval
Laval
0–1
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Sep 27, 2025

Montpellier emerged victorious in their Ligue 2 encounter against Laval with a solitary strike from A. Mendy in the 26th minute. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, Laval struggled to find an equalizer as Montpellier held on for the win.

Key Facts

  • • A. Mendy scored the only goal of the match at the 26th minute for Montpellier.
  • • Mamadou Samassa (Laval) and N. El Hannach, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, N. Pays, V. Orakpo, L. Mincarelli (Montpellier) received yellow cards during the game.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams as the match progressed.

Lineups

Laval

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 7 T. Vargas (D)
  • 23 Y. Tavares (D)
  • 2 T. Pellenard (D)
  • 21 Y. Aradj (D)
  • 14 C. Mandouki (M)
  • 8 T. Thomas (M)
  • 10 M. Sellouki (M)
  • 28 J. Maggiotti (M)
  • 6 S. Sanna (M)
  • 18 M. Tchokounte (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Hautbois
  • 3 W. Bianda
  • 26 W. Benard
  • 20 E. Clavreul
  • 25 E. Montet
  • 22 N. Mupemba
  • 33 M. Aristide

Montpellier

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 3 N. El Hannach (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce (D)
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (M)
  • 14 V. Orakpo (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 21 L. Mincarelli
  • 36 I. Mohamed
  • 33 L. Da Silva
  • 11 T. Savanier
  • 35 F. Mahboub
  • 24 J. Ndiaye

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    26' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mendy · Assist: T. Sainte-Luce
  2. Laval
    27' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Mamadou Samassa

    Argument

  3. Montpellier
    31' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. El Hannach

    Foul

  4. Montpellier
    46' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Sainte-Luce · On: L. Mincarelli
  5. Montpellier
    56' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Simon Ngapandouetnbu

    Time wasting

  6. Montpellier
    63' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. Pays

    Time wasting

  7. Laval
    68' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sellouki · On: E. Clavreul
  8. Montpellier
    68' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Mendy · On: T. Savanier
  9. Montpellier
    75' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    V. Orakpo

    Argument

  10. Laval
    78' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sam Sanna · On: N. Mupemba
  11. Laval
    83' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Aradj · On: W. Bianda
  12. Laval
    83' Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Titouan Thomas · On: E. Montet
  13. Laval
    84' Laval subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Maggiotti · On: M. Aristide
  14. Montpellier
    88' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. El Hannach · On: I. Mohamed
  15. Montpellier
    88' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Pays · On: F. Mahboub
  16. Montpellier
    90'+5 Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    L. Mincarelli

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Laval Montpellier
Fouls 14 21
Pass Accuracy 84% 78%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 11
Corners 12 5
Total Passes 517 298
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 434 231
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Mendy at 26 minutes set the tone for Montpellier, who remained in control throughout the remainder of the game.
  • ▸ Laval introduced several substitutes to change the momentum but was unable to capitalize on their opportunities.