Match report

Montpellier Secures Narrow Win Over Annecy In Ligue 2

Montpellier
Montpellier
1–0
FT
Annecy
Annecy
Nov 7, 2025

In an intense match between Montpellier and Annecy in the Ligue 2, Montpellier secured a narrow win by defeating their opponents 1-0. The victory was pivotal for Montpellier as they capitalized on the early yellow cards against Annecy's players to dominate play and secure the goal through T. Savanier. Despite several chances and a series of substitutions, Annecy couldn't find an equalizer as Montpellier held off the challenge with strong defensive efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Montpellier 1–0 Annecy.
  • • Goal scored by T. Savanier in the 54th minute for Montpellier.
  • • C. Billemaz and P. Venot from Annecy received yellow cards (12' and 52', respectively).
  • • N. Mbuku and N. El Hannach from Montpellier also received yellow cards (59' and 75').

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 3 N. El Hannach (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce (D)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (M)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 21 L. Mincarelli
  • 29 E. Tchato
  • 10 K. Fayad
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva
  • 28 A. Sishuba
  • 14 V. Orakpo

Annecy

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 16 T. Callens (G)
  • 41 T. Delphis (D)
  • 18 A. Drouhin (D)
  • 27 J. Kouadio (D)
  • 2 T. Rowe (M)
  • 25 P. Venot (M)
  • 5 A. Kashi (M)
  • 22 C. Billemaz (M)
  • 28 A. Larose (F)
  • 71 B. Toure (F)
  • 20 J. Tiendrebeogo (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 M. Gonzalez
  • 3 H. Koutoune
  • 6 F. Lajugie
  • 29 A. Casadei
  • 8 A. Hbouch
  • 33 Q. Paris
  • 9 T. Rambaud

Timeline

  1. Annecy
    12' Annecy Card · Yellow Card
    C. Billemaz

    Foul

  2. Annecy
    52' Annecy Card · Yellow Card
    P. Venot

    Foul

  3. Montpellier
    54' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Savanier
  4. Montpellier
    59' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mbuku

    Foul

  5. Annecy
    70' Annecy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Billemaz · On: H. Koutoune
  6. Annecy
    70' Annecy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Julien Kouadio · On: Francois Lajugie
  7. Annecy
    70' Annecy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Josué Tiendrebeogo · On: A. Hbouch
  8. Annecy
    70' Annecy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Larose · On: Q. Paris
  9. Montpellier
    75' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. El Hannach

    Foul

  10. Montpellier
    78' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. El Hannach · On: E. Tchato
  11. Montpellier
    78' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Savanier · On: K. Fayad
  12. Annecy
    83' Annecy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Toure · On: T. Rambaud
  13. Montpellier
    87' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Julien Laporte

    Foul

  14. Montpellier
    89' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Sainte-Luce · On: L. Mincarelli

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Annecy
Fouls 13 22
Pass Accuracy 72% 74%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 318 350
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 228 259
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to C. Billemaz of Annecy in the 12th minute affected their ability to maintain offensive pressure.
  • ▸ T. Savanier's goal for Montpellier in the 54th minute was a turning point, giving them the lead and momentum needed to secure the victory.