Match report

Montpellier Stuns Nancy 4-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Montpellier
Montpellier
4–1
FT
Nancy
Nancy
Oct 25, 2025

Montpellier delivered a resounding defeat to Nancy in their Ligue 2 clash, ending the game with a convincing 4–1 victory. Despite an early goal from R. Bamba for Nancy, Montpellier's superior performance and numerical advantage post-red card ensured they dominated proceedings.

Key Facts

  • • Montpellier: 4 goals (B. Omeragic, K. Fayad, N. Pays, N. Mbuku)
  • • Nancy: 1 goal (R. Bamba)
  • • Elydjah Mendy of Nancy received a red card at the 22nd minute
  • • Montpellier made several substitutions including T. Chennahi for C. Jullien and L. Mincarelli for T. Sainte-Luce

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (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)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 3 N. El Hannach
  • 6 C. Jullien
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce
  • 10 K. Fayad
  • 28 A. Sishuba
  • 14 V. Orakpo

Nancy

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Basilio (G)
  • 4 N. Fernandez (D)
  • 14 N. Saint-Ruf (D)
  • 21 E. Mendy (D)
  • 17 M. Carlier
  • 23 R. Bamba (M)
  • 8 W. Bouabdelli (M)
  • 6 T. Bouriaud (M)
  • 27 F. Maouassa (M)
  • 10 A. Dabasse (F)
  • 20 B. Bokangu (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Sourzac
  • 7 Z. Fdaouch
  • 12 A. Julloux
  • 13 B. Camara
  • 19 M. Experience
  • 22 J. Evans
  • 26 Z. Ztouti

Timeline

  1. Nancy
    13' Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    Elydjah Mendy

    Foul

  2. Nancy
    17' Nancy Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Bamba
  3. Nancy
    22' Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    Elydjah Mendy

    Foul

  4. Nancy
    22' Nancy Card · Red Card
    Elydjah Mendy

    Foul

  5. Montpellier
    33' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Junior Pereira da Silva · On: K. Fayad
  6. Montpellier
    44' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Omeragic
  7. Montpellier
    45' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chennahi

    Foul

  8. Montpellier
    46' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Chennahi · On: C. Jullien
  9. Nancy
    46' Nancy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Brandon Bokangu · On: A. Julloux
  10. Montpellier
    48' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Fayad
  11. Montpellier
    63' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Pays · Assist: C. Jullien
  12. Nancy
    64' Nancy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bouriaud · On: Z. Fdaouch
  13. Nancy
    65' Nancy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Bouabdelli · On: B. Camara
  14. Nancy
    65' Nancy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Maouassa · On: Martin Expérience
  15. Nancy
    68' Nancy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: Z. Ztouti
  16. Montpellier
    71' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Mincarelli · On: T. Sainte-Luce
  17. Montpellier
    72' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Savanier · On: A. Sishuba
  18. Montpellier
    80' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Mbuku · Assist: K. Fayad
  19. Montpellier
    85' Montpellier subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Omeragic · On: N. El Hannach

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Nancy
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 88% 74%
Offsides 6 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 561 253
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 9 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 494 186
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 10 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted in favor of Montpellier after Elydjah Mendy was shown a red card at the 22nd minute, leaving Nancy with ten players.
  • ▸ Montpellier took full advantage of their numerical superiority and scored three goals within the next half-hour to secure a commanding lead.