Match report

Le Mans Defeats Grenoble 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Le Mans
Le Mans
1–0
FT
Grenoble
Grenoble
Sep 23, 2025

Le Mans held off the challenge of Grenoble to secure a narrow but crucial victory in their Ligue 2 encounter. Despite playing with ten men for most of the game following an early red card, Le Mans managed to control proceedings and capitalize on their limited opportunities to score.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Le Mans 1-0 Grenoble
  • • Goal by D. Gueye (45') assisted by E. Quarshie
  • • H. Voyer received a red card for Le Mans at the 17th minute
  • • Le Mans made several substitutions to manage their reduced numbers effectively

Lineups

Le Mans

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 98 N. Kocik (G)
  • 18 L. Buades (D)
  • 21 T. Eyoum
  • 17 S. Yohou (D)
  • 5 H. Voyer (D)
  • 22 L. Calodat (D)
  • 10 J. Vercruysse (M)
  • 6 E. Quarshie (M)
  • 24 M. Robin (M)
  • 9 A. Rabillard (F)
  • 25 D. Gueye (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Hatfout
  • 3 I. Cossier
  • 8 A. Lauray
  • 11 L. Abanda
  • 27 M. Rossignol
  • 28 E. Colas
  • 20 W. Harhouz

Grenoble

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Diop (G)
  • 17 S. Delos (D)
  • 5 C. Vidal (D)
  • 24 L. Mouyokolo (D)
  • 4 S. Mambo (D)
  • 26 M. Mion (D)
  • 9 A. Kerouedan (M)
  • 29 G. Paquiez (M)
  • 18 H. Mbock (M)
  • 7 Y. Diaby (M)
  • 37 M. Bechikh (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 B. Allain
  • 33 E. Sarikaya
  • 27 M. Xantippe
  • 25 T. Valls
  • 2 M. Djitte
  • 20 E. Maurin
  • 19 N. Zahui

Timeline

  1. Le Mans
    9' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    H. Voyer

    Foul

  2. Le Mans
    17' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    H. Voyer

    Foul

  3. Le Mans
    17' Le Mans Card · Red Card
    H. Voyer

    Foul

  4. Le Mans
    24' Le Mans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Robin · On: I. Cossier
  5. Le Mans
    45' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gueye · Assist: E. Quarshie
  6. Grenoble
    52' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Mion · On: M. Xantippe
  7. Le Mans
    62' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    E. Quarshie

    Foul

  8. Grenoble
    63' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Paquiez · On: T. Valls
  9. Grenoble
    63' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kerouedan · On: M. Djitte
  10. Grenoble
    63' Grenoble subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bechikh · On: E. Maurin
  11. Le Mans
    65' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Gueye · On: E. Colas
  12. Le Mans
    66' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Quarshie · On: A. Lauray
  13. Grenoble
    77' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    M. Xantippe

    Foul

  14. Le Mans
    82' Le Mans subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Calodat · On: L. Abanda
  15. Le Mans
    82' Le Mans subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jean Vercruysse · On: M. Rossignol
  16. Grenoble
    85' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    E. Maurin

    Foul

  17. Grenoble
    86' Grenoble subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Vidal · On: N. Zahui
  18. Le Mans
    90'+4 Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rossignol

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Le Mans Grenoble
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 55% 85%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 217 523
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 30% 70%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 119 446
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early dismissal of H. Voyer from Le Mans marked a significant shift, leading to Grenoble dominating possession in the first half.
  • ▸ D. Gueye's goal just before halftime provided the decisive moment for Le Mans, giving them a psychological edge despite being down a man.