Match report

Le Mans Defeats Boulogne 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Le Mans
Le Mans
1–0
FT
Boulogne
Boulogne
Oct 24, 2025

Le Mans held off fierce competition from Boulogne to secure a narrow but crucial victory in their Ligue 2 fixture on Wednesday. The match was characterized by defensive resilience and a single, decisive moment that saw Samuel Yohou score the winning goal for Le Mans in the final moments of play.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Le Mans 1-0 Boulogne
  • • Goal Scorer: Samuel Yohou (90th minute)
  • • Yellow Cards: A. El Farissi (Boulogne, 18th), M. Rossignol (Le Mans, 33rd), B. Oggad (Le Mans, 76th), H. Toure (Boulogne, 90th)

Lineups

Le Mans

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 98 N. Kocik (G)
  • 21 T. Eyoum
  • 17 S. Yohou (D)
  • 3 I. Cossier (D)
  • 18 L. Buades (M)
  • 8 A. Lauray (M)
  • 27 M. Rossignol (M)
  • 22 L. Calodat (M)
  • 24 M. Robin (F)
  • 20 W. Harhouz (F)
  • 9 A. Rabillard (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Hatfout
  • 5 H. Voyer
  • 7 M. Gomes
  • 6 E. Quarshie
  • 28 E. Colas
  • 25 D. Gueye
  • 26 B. Oggad

Boulogne

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 A. Uriev (G)
  • 18 D. Thiam (D)
  • 15 A. Pinot (D)
  • 5 N. Zohore (D)
  • 12 J. Boyer (D)
  • 14 J. Bultel (M)
  • 19 N. Binet (M)
  • 23 N. Fatar (M)
  • 7 L. Boiteau (M)
  • 10 A. El Farissi (M)
  • 27 E. Mpembele Boula (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 I. Kone
  • 22 S. Duflos
  • 25 S. Gourville
  • 21 A. Platret
  • 20 H. Toure
  • 33 F. Boulet
  • 26 G. Capuano

Timeline

  1. Boulogne
    18' Boulogne Card · Yellow Card
    A. El Farissi

    Foul

  2. Le Mans
    33' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rossignol

    Foul

  3. Boulogne
    58' Boulogne subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Boiteau · On: F. Boulet
  4. Boulogne
    58' Boulogne subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Mpembele Boula · On: G. Capuano
  5. Le Mans
    59' Le Mans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Harhouz · On: D. Gueye
  6. Le Mans
    60' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rossignol · On: E. Quarshie
  7. Le Mans
    60' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Rabillard · On: E. Colas
  8. Boulogne
    66' Boulogne subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bultel · On: S. Duflos
  9. Le Mans
    71' Le Mans subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Buades · On: Malang Gomes
  10. Le Mans
    71' Le Mans subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Robin · On: B. Oggad
  11. Le Mans
    76' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    B. Oggad

    Foul

  12. Boulogne
    81' Boulogne subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Demba Thiam · On: S. Gourville
  13. Boulogne
    81' Boulogne subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. El Farissi · On: H. Toure
  14. Boulogne
    90' Boulogne Card · Yellow Card
    H. Toure

    Argument

  15. Le Mans
    90' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    Samuel Yohou · Assist: A. Lauray

Match Stats

Stat Le Mans Boulogne
Fouls 11 20
Pass Accuracy 83% 65%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 4
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 507 255
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 6 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 419 166
Shots Inside Box 12 1
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match remained goalless until the very end when Samuel Yohou scored in the 90th minute for Le Mans.
  • ▸ Several substitutions were made by both teams, with Boulogne making changes at the 58th and 81st minutes, while Le Mans adjusted their lineup from the 59th to the 71st minutes.