Match report

Le Mans Defeats Dunkerque 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Le Mans
Le Mans
1–0
FT
Dunkerque
Dunkerque
Jan 26, 2026

Le Mans managed to hold off a strong challenge from Dunkerque, securing a narrow but crucial victory with just one goal scored by E. Colas. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards handed out during the match, Le Mans maintained their composure throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Le Mans 1-0 Dunkerque
  • • E. Colas scored the winning goal for Le Mans at minute 49
  • • L. Calodat provided the assist for E. Colas' goal
  • • A. Sekongo and G. Kondo received yellow cards for Dunkerque
  • • Le Mans made multiple substitutions including Mathis Hamdi, T. Luvambo, and A. Ribelin

Lineups

Le Mans

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 98 N. Kocik (G)
  • 18 L. Buades (D)
  • 21 T. Eyoum (D)
  • 17 S. Yohou (D)
  • 3 I. Cossier (D)
  • 22 L. Calodat (D)
  • 8 A. Lauray (M)
  • 24 M. Robin (M)
  • 27 M. Rossignol (M)
  • 25 D. Gueye (F)
  • 28 E. Colas (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Hatfout
  • 26 M. Hamdi
  • 12 A. Ribelin
  • 5 H. Voyer
  • 19 T. Caro
  • 6 E. Quarshie
  • 23 T. Luvambo

Dunkerque

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 60 M. Niflore (G)
  • 2 A. Georgen (D)
  • 26 O. Sangante (D)
  • 22 V. Mayela (D)
  • 21 G. Kondo (D)
  • 15 L. Doucet (M)
  • 69 M. Bokele Mputu (M)
  • 8 A. Sekongo (M)
  • 20 E. Bardeli (M)
  • 77 A. Zossou (M)
  • 9 T. Robinet (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lavin
  • 4 B. Lagae
  • 18 M. Diop
  • 24 L. Dziki Loussilaho
  • 11 A. Daho
  • 19 A. Kante
  • 7 E. Sylvestre

Timeline

  1. Dunkerque
    44' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sekongo

    Foul

  2. Le Mans
    49' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Colas · Assist: L. Calodat
  3. Dunkerque
    61' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bokele Mputu · On: A. Daho
  4. Le Mans
    62' Le Mans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Calodat · On: Mathis Hamdi
  5. Le Mans
    62' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rossignol · On: E. Quarshie
  6. Dunkerque
    64' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kondo

    Foul

  7. Dunkerque
    71' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sekongo · On: E. Sylvestre
  8. Le Mans
    73' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lauray

    Foul

  9. Le Mans
    75' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Colas · On: T. Luvambo
  10. Le Mans
    80' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    T. Luvambo

    Foul

  11. Le Mans
    83' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    L. Buades

    Foul

  12. Le Mans
    85' Le Mans subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Buades · On: A. Ribelin
  13. Le Mans
    85' Le Mans subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Gueye · On: T. Caro
  14. Dunkerque
    86' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lohann Doucet · On: Aboubakary Kanté
  15. Le Mans
    90'+4 Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    Mathis Hamdi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Le Mans Dunkerque
Fouls 19 10
Pass Accuracy 74% 85%
Offsides 6 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 1 2
Total Passes 324 551
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 239 469
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's turning point came at minute 49 when E. Colas scored the decisive goal for Le Mans after a precise pass from L. Calodat, breaking Dunkerque's resistance and giving Le Mans the lead they needed to secure victory.
  • ▸ Dunkerque struggled following two yellow cards received by A. Sekongo and G. Kondo in quick succession, which disrupted their rhythm and allowed Le Mans to control the game.