Match report

Le Mans Stalls Guingamp's Push, Ends Ligue 2 Clash at 1–1

Le Mans
Le Mans
1–1
FT
Guingamp
Guingamp
Feb 23, 2026

In a well-fought Ligue 2 match, Le Mans held off Guingamp to end the game in a 1-1 draw at Stade Marcel Picot. D. Gueye put Le Mans ahead early on with an assist from A. Rabillard before K. Sidibe levelled for Guingamp shortly after halftime.

Key Facts

  • • Le Mans took the lead in the 29th minute when D. Gueye scored, assisted by A. Rabillard.
  • • Guingamp equalized with a goal from K. Sidibe in the 53rd minute after an assist from L. Mafouta.
  • • Two yellow cards were issued to Le Mans players Samuel Yohou and M. Rossignol in the latter stages of the match.
  • • Several substitutions took place, including F. Mbemba on for Guingamp and E. Colas replacing D. Gueye for Le Mans.

Lineups

Le Mans

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 98 Nicolas Kocik (G)
  • 12 Anthony Ribelin (D)
  • 31 Noa Boissé (D)
  • 17 Samuel Yohou (D)
  • 3 Isaac Cossier (D)
  • 22 Lucas Calodat (D)
  • 11 Adil Bourabaa (M)
  • 8 Alexandre Lauray (M)
  • 24 Milan Robin (M)
  • 25 Dame Gueye (F)
  • 9 Antoine Rabillard (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Lucas Bretelle
  • 28 Erwan Colas
  • 20 William Harhouz
  • 27 Martin Rossignol
  • 1 Ewan Hatfout
  • 5 Harold Voyer
  • 26 Mathis Hamdi

Guingamp

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 Adrián Ortolá (G)
  • 22 Alpha Sissoko (D)
  • 7 Donatien Gomis (D)
  • 18 Sohaib Nair (D)
  • 29 Abdel Hakim Abdallah (D)
  • 11 Amadou Sagna (M)
  • 4 Dylan Louiserre (M)
  • 8 Kalidou Sidibé (M)
  • 17 Freddy Mbemba (M)
  • 21 Yohan Demoncy (F)
  • 9 Louis Mafouta (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Jérémy Hatchi
  • 27 Stanislas Kielt
  • 1 Teddy Bartouche
  • 2 Erwin Koffi
  • 36 Albin Demouchy
  • 39 Tanguy Ahile
  • 34 Youssef N'Gapout

Timeline

  1. Le Mans
    29' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gueye · Assist: A. Rabillard
  2. Le Mans
    46' Le Mans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Robin · On: L. Bretelle
  3. Guingamp
    53' Guingamp Card · Yellow Card
    K. Sidibe
  4. Guingamp
    53' Guingamp Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sidibe · Assist: L. Mafouta
  5. Guingamp
    59' Guingamp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Mbemba · On: J. Hatchi
  6. Le Mans
    59' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Gueye · On: E. Colas
  7. Le Mans
    60' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Rabillard · On: W. Harhouz
  8. Guingamp
    66' Guingamp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Demoncy · On: S. Kielt
  9. Le Mans
    71' Le Mans subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bourabaa · On: M. Rossignol
  10. Le Mans
    84' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Yohou
  11. Le Mans
    86' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rossignol
  12. Guingamp
    90'+5 Guingamp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Gomis · On: A. Demouchy

Match Stats

Stat Le Mans Guingamp
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 14
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 321 497
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 240 407
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Gueye's goal in the 29th minute gave Le Mans a crucial early lead, providing them with momentum.
  • ▸ K. Sidibe's equalizer just before halftime shifted the game back towards equilibrium and inspired Guingamp to push for victory.