Match report

PAU Stuns Montpellier with Late Win, Ligue 2 Result

Montpellier
Montpellier
0–1
FT
PAU
PAU
Dec 6, 2025

PAU stunned Ligue 2 rivals Montpellier with a narrow but crucial win, thanks to R. Touzghar's early strike in the 17th minute. Despite several yellow cards and multiple substitutions, Montpellier failed to find an equalizer, leaving PAU as the victors at the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • PAU defeated Montpellier with a score of 1-0 in Ligue 2.
  • • R. Touzghar scored for PAU in the 17th minute, assisted by G. Versini.
  • • K. Fayad received a yellow card for Montpellier at the 39th minute.
  • • Montpellier made three substitutions: Y. Mouanga replaced K. Fayad, V. Orakpo substituted N. Mbuku, and L. Mincarelli came on for T. Sainte-Luce.

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 3 N. El Hannach (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (D)
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce (D)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (M)
  • 10 K. Fayad (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 21 L. Mincarelli
  • 23 Y. Mouanga
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva
  • 8 Y. Issoufou
  • 14 V. Orakpo
  • 33 A. Ebener

PAU

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Raveyre (G)
  • 2 T. Pouilly (D)
  • 19 Kante (D)
  • 97 D. Meddah (D)
  • 3 J. Kalulu (D)
  • 21 S. Beusnard (M)
  • 6 C. Fall (M)
  • 10 G. Versini (M)
  • 84 R. Touzghar (M)
  • 17 O. Sissoko (M)
  • 18 O. Sadik (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. Paradowski
  • 4 S. Karamoko
  • 14 A. Bobichon
  • 87 E. Zuliani
  • 9 K. Dong
  • 26 N. Glossoa
  • 7 R. Messi

Timeline

  1. PAU
    17' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Touzghar · Assist: G. Versini
  2. PAU
    23' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    R. Touzghar

    Foul

  3. PAU
    33' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    C. Fall

    Foul

  4. Montpellier
    39' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    K. Fayad

    Foul

  5. PAU
    41' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    O. Sadik
  6. PAU
    46' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kante · On: S. Karamoko
  7. PAU
    55' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Versini · On: E. Zuliani
  8. PAU
    59' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Sissoko · On: N. Glossoa
  9. Montpellier
    74' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Fayad · On: Y. Mouanga
  10. Montpellier
    74' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: V. Orakpo
  11. Montpellier
    79' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Sainte-Luce · On: L. Mincarelli
  12. PAU
    85' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    S. Karamoko

    Foul

  13. PAU
    87' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Tom Pouilly · On: K. Dong
  14. PAU
    87' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Touzghar · On: R. Messi
  15. PAU
    90' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    N. Glossoa

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier PAU
Fouls 22 18
Pass Accuracy 85% 79%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 13 4
Total Passes 381 311
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 323 245
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Touzghar's goal in the 17th minute was crucial as it set PAU ahead early.
  • ▸ Montpellier had multiple chances but could not capitalize, particularly after making several substitutions late in the game.