Match report

Nancy Defeats Clermont Foot 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Nancy
Nancy
1–0
FT
Clermont Foot
Clermont Foot
Dec 12, 2025

Nancy secured a crucial victory over Clermont Foot by a single goal at the Stade Marcel Picot. The decisive moment came early as J. Gelin netted for Nancy in the 36th minute, setting the tone for a defensive effort that held off Clermont's attempts to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • J. Gelin scored the only goal at 36 minutes.
  • • I. M'Bahia and A. Baallal received yellow cards for Clermont Foot, both in the first half.
  • • Jimmy Evans was cautioned with a yellow card for Nancy late in the game.
  • • Four substitutions were made by Nancy compared to two by Clermont Foot.

Lineups

Nancy

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Basilio (G)
  • 33 E. Tacafred (D)
  • 4 N. Fernandez (D)
  • 17 M. Carlier (D)
  • 21 E. Mendy (D)
  • 19 M. Experience (D)
  • 34 M. Guendez (M)
  • 25 J. Gelin (M)
  • 6 T. Bouriaud (M)
  • 7 Z. Fdaouch (M)
  • 8 W. Bouabdelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 G. Lembet
  • 5 C. Suljic
  • 12 A. Julloux
  • 22 J. Evans
  • 23 R. Bamba
  • 29 P. Ouotro
  • 35 H. Barbier

Clermont Foot

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. N'Diaye (G)
  • 15 C. O. Konate (D)
  • 28 I. M'Bahia (D)
  • 21 Y. Salmier (D)
  • 12 V. Nsimba (D)
  • 25 J. Gastien (M)
  • 2 A. Baallal (M)
  • 7 A. Camblan (M)
  • 32 K. Bamba (M)
  • 29 I. Fakili (M)
  • 18 F. Diedhiou (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 T. Ramousse
  • 93 I. Coulibaly
  • 97 K. Boto
  • 23 A. Hunou
  • 33 M. Admar
  • 94 L. Socka Bongue
  • 13 J. Astic

Timeline

  1. Nancy
    36' Nancy Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gelin
  2. Clermont Foot
    38' Clermont Foot Card · Yellow Card
    I. M'Bahia

    Foul

  3. Clermont Foot
    45'+2 Clermont Foot Card · Yellow Card
    A. Baallal

    Foul

  4. Clermont Foot
    70' Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gastien · On: A. Hunou
  5. Nancy
    79' Nancy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gelin · On: Jimmy Evans
  6. Nancy
    84' Nancy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Z. Fdaouch · On: C. Suljic
  7. Nancy
    84' Nancy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Bouabdelli · On: R. Bamba
  8. Clermont Foot
    86' Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. O. Konate · On: L. Socka Bongue
  9. Nancy
    90'+1 Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    Jimmy Evans

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Nancy Clermont Foot
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 91%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 16
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 354 567
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 9
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 295 517
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nancy's early goal by J. Gelin at 36 minutes set the tone and provided a psychological edge over Clermont Foot.
  • ▸ Clermont Foot received consecutive yellow cards in the first half, disrupting their rhythm and causing tactical shifts.