Match report

Boulogne Stuns Montpellier 3-1 in Ligue 2

Montpellier
Montpellier
1–3
FT
Boulogne
Boulogne
Sep 23, 2025

Boulogne pulled off an impressive victory over the ten-man Montpellier with a 3-1 scoreline. Despite playing down a man after Julien Laporte's red card in the 31st minute, Montpellier fought back to secure a late penalty goal from T. Savanier. However, Boulogne capitalized on their numerical advantage and strong attacking play throughout the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Julien Laporte received a red card for Montpellier at 31'
  • • C. Jullien scored an own goal for Boulogne at 45'
  • • A. El Farissi netted a normal goal for Boulogne at 69'
  • • C. Fatou converted a penalty for Boulogne at 80'
  • • T. Savanier scored a late penalty for Montpellier at 90'

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 3 N. El Hannach (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 23 Y. Mouanga (D)
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (M)
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 14 V. Orakpo (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 6 C. Jullien
  • 21 L. Mincarelli
  • 44 T. Chennahi
  • 35 F. Mahboub
  • 24 J. Ndiaye
  • 18 N. Pays

Boulogne

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 A. Uriev (G)
  • 18 D. Thiam (D)
  • 15 A. Pinot (D)
  • 5 N. Zohore (D)
  • 12 J. Boyer (D)
  • 90 J. Martin (M)
  • 21 A. Platret (M)
  • 22 S. Duflos (M)
  • 19 N. Binet (M)
  • 10 A. El Farissi (M)
  • 26 G. Capuano (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 I. Kone
  • 25 S. Gourville
  • 33 E. Kouassi
  • 20 H. Toure
  • 7 L. Boiteau
  • 23 N. Fatar
  • 17 C. Fatou

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    31' Montpellier Card · Red Card
    Julien Laporte

    Foul

  2. Montpellier
    40' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Mouanga · On: C. Jullien
  3. Boulogne
    43' Boulogne Card · Yellow Card
    Julien Boyer

    Foul

  4. Boulogne
    45' Boulogne Goal · Own Goal
    C. Jullien
  5. Montpellier
    46' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Orakpo · On: T. Chennahi
  6. Boulogne
    57' Boulogne Card · Yellow Card
    N. Binet

    Foul

  7. Montpellier
    63' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: L. Mincarelli
  8. Montpellier
    63' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. El Hannach · On: F. Mahboub
  9. Boulogne
    68' Boulogne subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Duflos · On: L. Boiteau
  10. Boulogne
    69' Boulogne Goal · Normal Goal
    A. El Farissi · Assist: L. Boiteau
  11. Boulogne
    78' Boulogne subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Capuano · On: C. Fatou
  12. Boulogne
    79' Boulogne subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. El Farissi · On: N. Fatar
  13. Boulogne
    80' Boulogne Goal · Penalty
    C. Fatou
  14. Boulogne
    84' Boulogne subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Julien Boyer · On: E. Kouassi
  15. Boulogne
    84' Boulogne subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Binet · On: H. Toure
  16. Boulogne
    89' Boulogne Card · Yellow Card
    Adrien Pinot

    Foul

  17. Montpellier
    90' Montpellier Goal · Penalty
    T. Savanier

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Boulogne
Fouls 14 16
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 6 24
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 481 405
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 2 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 405 338
Shots Inside Box 4 16
Saves 8 1
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card issued to Julien Laporte in the 31st minute significantly shifted momentum towards Boulogne.
  • ▸ Boulogne's own goal by C. Jullien at halftime provided a psychological boost, leading them to score two more goals after the break.