Match report

Rodez Stuns Nancy with a 3-1 Win in Ligue 2

Nancy
Nancy
1–3
FT
Rodez
Rodez
Jan 23, 2026

Rodez stunned defending champions Nancy with a well-fought 3-1 victory at Stade Marcel Picot. Ibrahima Balde and Tarek Arconte were instrumental in the early stages, scoring goals that set Rodez on course for a comprehensive win despite a late consolation from Anthony Dabasse.

Key Facts

  • • Rodez defeated Nancy 3-1 at Stade Marcel Picot.
  • • Ibrahima Balde scored the opening goal in the 8th minute, assisted by Tarek Arconte.
  • • Tarek Arconte netted his second goal of the match in the 57th minute, with an assist from Moustapha Saka.
  • • Nancy's only goal came via Anthony Dabasse in the 85th minute, with an assist from Pierre Ouotro.
  • • Kazadi Nagera sealed Rodez's win in the 90th minute, assisted by Elie Jean-Lambert.

Lineups

Nancy

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Basilio (G)
  • 4 N. Fernandez (D)
  • 17 M. Carlier (D)
  • 21 E. Mendy (D)
  • 44 E. Tacafred (M)
  • 25 J. Gelin (M)
  • 6 T. Bouriaud (M)
  • 3 J. Bourgault (M)
  • 9 N. Sissoko
  • 8 W. Bouabdelli (F)
  • 7 Z. Fdaouch (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 G. Lembet
  • 10 A. Dabasse
  • 18 H. Barbier
  • 19 M. Experience
  • 23 R. Bamba
  • 29 P. Ouotro
  • 77 Y. Nahounou

Rodez

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Q. Braat (G)
  • 25 N. Galves (D)
  • 5 C. Jolibois (D)
  • 4 M. Magnin (D)
  • 3 R. Lipinski (D)
  • 15 E. Jean-Lambert (D)
  • 8 W. Younoussa (M)
  • 26 S. Benchamma (M)
  • 28 M. Saka (M)
  • 18 I. Balde (F)
  • 11 T. Arconte (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 E. Crombez
  • 21 D. Vangi
  • 6 J. Mendes
  • 27 A. Trouillet
  • 13 C. Issanchou Roubiou
  • 9 K. Nagera
  • 19 H. Tebily

Timeline

  1. Rodez
    8' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Balde · Assist: T. Arconte
  2. Nancy
    46' Nancy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Fernandez-Veliz · On: R. Bamba
  3. Nancy
    51' Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gelin

    Foul

  4. Rodez
    57' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Arconte · Assist: M. Saka
  5. Nancy
    59' Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    N. Sissoko

    Foul

  6. Nancy
    61' Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    E. Tacafred

    Foul

  7. Nancy
    63' Nancy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bouriaud · On: A. Dabasse
  8. Nancy
    63' Nancy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Sissoko · On: P. Ouotro
  9. Rodez
    65' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Saka · On: Jordan Mendes Correia
  10. Nancy
    70' Nancy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Bourgault · On: Martin Expérience
  11. Rodez
    78' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Balde · On: K. Nagera
  12. Rodez
    79' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Younoussa · On: Alexis Trouillet
  13. Nancy
    85' Nancy Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Dabasse · Assist: P. Ouotro
  14. Rodez
    86' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Benchamma · On: C. Issanchou Roubiou
  15. Rodez
    86' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Arconte · On: H. Tebily
  16. Rodez
    90' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nagera · Assist: E. Jean-Lambert

Match Stats

Stat Nancy Rodez
Fouls 16 19
Pass Accuracy 82% 73%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 8
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 507 290
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 416 211
Shots Inside Box 17 7
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Ibrahima Balde gave Rodez a crucial lead and confidence to control the pace of the game.
  • ▸ Tarek Arconte's second goal in the 57th minute effectively ended Nancy’s hopes of a comeback, as they struggled with multiple yellow cards and substitutions.