Match report

Dunkerque Stuns Montpellier 3-1 in Ligue 2 Thriller

Montpellier
Montpellier
1–3
FT
Dunkerque
Dunkerque
Jan 5, 2026

Dunkerque stunned Montpellier with a dominant performance to secure a 3-1 victory in the Ligue 2 clash. Goals from G. Yassine, V. Sasso, and T. Robinet were crucial for Dunkerque's success, while A. Mendy scored a late consolation goal for Montpellier.

Key Facts

  • • Dunkerque beat Montpellier 3-1 in Ligue 2.
  • • G. Yassine opened the scoring at minute 6.
  • • V. Sasso and T. Robinet scored additional goals for Dunkerque.
  • • A. Mendy scored a late goal for Montpellier at minute 83.
  • • M. Niflore received a yellow card for Dunkerque in the 60th minute.

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Michel (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (D)
  • 21 L. Mincarelli (D)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (M)
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 14 V. Orakpo (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 V. Dzodic
  • 3 N. El Hannach
  • 6 C. Jullien
  • 23 Y. Mouanga
  • 10 K. Fayad
  • 8 Y. Issoufou
  • 33 R. Thiland Herard

Dunkerque

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 60 M. Niflore (G)
  • 27 A. Linguet (D)
  • 23 V. Sasso (D)
  • 22 V. Mayela (D)
  • 21 G. Kondo (D)
  • 2 A. Georgen (M)
  • 80 G. Yassine (M)
  • 8 A. Sekongo (M)
  • 20 E. Bardeli (M)
  • 77 A. Zossou (M)
  • 9 T. Robinet (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lavin
  • 26 O. Sangante
  • 18 M. Diop
  • 57 Z. Seha
  • 10 M. Essimi
  • 19 A. Kante
  • 7 E. Sylvestre

Timeline

  1. Dunkerque
    6' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Yassine
  2. Montpellier
    24' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Chennahi · On: K. Fayad
  3. Dunkerque
    58' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Sasso · Assist: G. Yassine
  4. Dunkerque
    60' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    M. Niflore

    Time wasting

  5. Montpellier
    67' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Mincarelli · On: N. El Hannach
  6. Montpellier
    67' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Orakpo · On: Y. Issoufou
  7. Dunkerque
    68' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Robinet · Assist: Aristide Zossou
  8. Dunkerque
    74' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Aristide Zossou · On: M. Essimi
  9. Dunkerque
    75' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Robinet · On: Aboubakary Kanté
  10. Dunkerque
    75' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sekongo · On: E. Sylvestre
  11. Montpellier
    76' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    E. Junior Pereira da Silva

    Foul

  12. Dunkerque
    81' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Yassine · On: Z. Seha
  13. Dunkerque
    82' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Bardeli · On: M. Diop
  14. Montpellier
    83' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mendy · Assist: T. Savanier
  15. Dunkerque
    89' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    E. Sylvestre

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Dunkerque
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 85%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 16
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 439 478
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 11
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 364 406
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 8 3
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dunkerque's early goal by G. Yassine set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The second half was pivotal with V. Sasso and T. Robinet adding to Dunkerque’s lead, securing a comfortable victory despite Montpellier's late effort.