Match report

PAU and Grenoble Draw 2-2 in Ligue 2 Thriller

PAU
PAU
2–2
FT
Grenoble
Grenoble
Jan 23, 2026

PAU and Grenoble matched each other stride for stride on Saturday, resulting in a tightly contested 2-2 draw in their Ligue 2 match. Early goals by Tom Pouilly and S. Beusnard put PAU ahead before E. Maurin and L. Bernadou equalized for Grenoble late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • PAU scored their first goal at 44' through Tom Pouilly.
  • • S. Beusnard doubled PAU's lead with a goal at 63'.
  • • E. Maurin pulled Grenoble back into the game with a goal at 78'.
  • • L. Bernadou netted the equalizer for Grenoble in injury time, securing the draw.

Lineups

PAU

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 40 T. Paradowski (G)
  • 2 T. Pouilly (D)
  • 4 S. Karamoko (D)
  • 25 J. Ruiz (D)
  • 3 J. Kalulu (D)
  • 21 S. Beusnard (M)
  • 10 G. Versini (M)
  • 84 R. Touzghar (M)
  • 14 A. Bobichon (M)
  • 9 K. Dong (M)
  • 18 O. Sadik (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 E. Salles
  • 23 A. Briancon
  • 19 Kante
  • 34 S. Lebouath
  • 6 C. Fall
  • 26 N. Glossoa
  • 7 R. Messi

Grenoble

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Diop (G)
  • 29 G. Paquiez (D)
  • 5 C. Vidal (D)
  • 4 S. Mambo (D)
  • 26 M. Mion (D)
  • 19 N. Zahui (M)
  • 24 L. Mouyokolo (M)
  • 27 M. Xantippe (M)
  • 7 Y. Diaby (M)
  • 23 N. Elphege (F)
  • 10 B. Mouazan (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 B. Allain
  • 17 S. Delos
  • 22 A. L. N'Gatta
  • 11 M. Bangre
  • 6 L. Bernadou
  • 9 A. Lallias
  • 20 E. Maurin

Timeline

  1. PAU
    14' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    O. Sadik

    Foul

  2. PAU
    44' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    Tom Pouilly
  3. Grenoble
    46' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Zahui · On: A. Lallias
  4. Grenoble
    58' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    G. Paquiez

    Foul

  5. Grenoble
    58' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mambo · On: L. Bernadou
  6. PAU
    63' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Beusnard · Assist: O. Sadik
  7. PAU
    68' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bobichon · On: C. Fall
  8. PAU
    68' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Dong · On: R. Messi
  9. Grenoble
    71' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Mouazan · On: M. Bangre
  10. Grenoble
    71' Grenoble subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Elphege · On: E. Maurin
  11. Grenoble
    78' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Maurin · Assist: G. Paquiez
  12. PAU
    84' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Versini · On: N. Glossoa
  13. Grenoble
    87' Grenoble subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Mion · On: S. Delos
  14. Grenoble
    89' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    C. Vidal

    Foul

  15. PAU
    90'+1 PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: S. Lebouath
  16. Grenoble
    90' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bernadou · Assist: G. Paquiez

Match Stats

Stat PAU Grenoble
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 11
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 520 366
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 460 300
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PAU took an early lead when Tom Pouilly found the back of the net at 44', but their advantage was short-lived as they conceded two goals late on.
  • ▸ Grenoble's persistence paid off with E. Maurin's goal at 78' and L. Bernadou's equalizer in injury time, turning the match into a draw.