Match report

Le Mans Defeats Nancy 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Le Mans
Le Mans
1–0
FT
Nancy
Nancy
Oct 31, 2025

Le Mans triumphed over Nancy with a solitary goal from midfielder W. Harhouz in the 65th minute, securing a crucial win that boosts their standing in the competitive Ligue 2 league.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Le Mans 1–0 Nancy
  • • Goal scored by W. Harhouz (Le Mans) in the 65th minute assisted by E. Colas
  • • Malang Gomes and A. Lauray both received yellow cards for fouls early in the match
  • • Nancy made multiple substitutions in a bid to turn the game around, but failed to find an equalizer

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)
  • 5 H. Voyer (D)
  • 22 L. Calodat (D)
  • 24 M. Robin (M)
  • 8 A. Lauray (M)
  • 7 M. Gomes (M)
  • 9 A. Rabillard (F)
  • 25 D. Gueye (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Hatfout
  • 3 I. Cossier
  • 31 I. Hammoudi
  • 6 E. Quarshie
  • 28 E. Colas
  • 20 W. Harhouz
  • 26 B. Oggad

Nancy

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Basilio (G)
  • 77 Y. Nahounou (D)
  • 14 N. Saint-Ruf (D)
  • 4 N. Fernandez (D)
  • 17 M. Carlier (M)
  • 12 A. Julloux (M)
  • 8 W. Bouabdelli (M)
  • 6 T. Bouriaud (M)
  • 19 M. Experience (M)
  • 10 A. Dabasse (F)
  • 20 B. Bokangu (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Sourzac
  • 5 C. Suljic
  • 11 O. Sidibe
  • 22 J. Evans
  • 23 R. Bamba
  • 27 F. Maouassa
  • 29 P. Ouotro

Timeline

  1. Le Mans
    20' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    Malang Gomes

    Foul

  2. Le Mans
    45' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lauray

    Foul

  3. Nancy
    46' Nancy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Dabasse · On: P. Ouotro
  4. Le Mans
    46' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Rabillard · On: W. Harhouz
  5. Nancy
    57' Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    Brandon Bokangu

    Foul

  6. Le Mans
    59' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Voyer · On: I. Cossier
  7. Le Mans
    60' Le Mans subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Lauray · On: I. Hammoudi
  8. Le Mans
    60' Le Mans subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Gueye · On: E. Colas
  9. Le Mans
    65' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Harhouz · Assist: E. Colas
  10. Nancy
    72' Nancy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bouriaud · On: C. Suljic
  11. Nancy
    72' Nancy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Bouabdelli · On: Oumar Sidibe
  12. Nancy
    72' Nancy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Brandon Bokangu · On: Jimmy Evans
  13. Nancy
    72' Nancy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Martin Expérience · On: F. Maouassa
  14. Le Mans
    75' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    L. Buades

    Argument

  15. Le Mans
    84' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    I. Cossier

    Foul

  16. Nancy
    88' Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolas Saint-Ruf

    Argument

  17. Le Mans
    90'+2 Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolas Kocik

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Le Mans Nancy
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 76%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 394 417
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 302 317
Shots Inside Box 6 2
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of W. Harhouz as a substitute gave Le Mans the spark they needed to score in the 65th minute and take control of the match.
  • ▸ Nancy's failure to convert several late opportunities, despite their aggressive substitutions strategy, ensured Le Mans held onto their narrow lead.