Match report

PAU and Rodez Draw 3-3 in Thrilling Ligue 2 Encounter

PAU
PAU
3–3
FT
Rodez
Rodez
Jan 3, 2026

PAU and Rodez engaged in an exhilarating duel, resulting in a dramatic 3-3 tie. With early goals from A. Bobichon for PAU and S. Benchamma for Rodez setting the tone, both teams continued to push forward throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • PAU: Goals by A. Bobichon (4', 21'), G. Versini (59')
  • • Rodez: Goals by S. Benchamma (5'), I. Balde (23'), C. Jolibois (86')
  • • Yellow cards for PAU: Kante (31'), Beusnard (73')
  • • Red card for Rodez: M. Baaloudj (90'+5)

Lineups

PAU

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Raveyre (G)
  • 19 Kante (D)
  • 97 D. Meddah (D)
  • 25 J. Ruiz (D)
  • 2 T. Pouilly (M)
  • 21 S. Beusnard (M)
  • 84 R. Touzghar (M)
  • 3 J. Kalulu (M)
  • 14 A. Bobichon (F)
  • 10 G. Versini (F)
  • 18 O. Sadik (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. Paradowski
  • 6 C. Fall
  • 4 S. Karamoko
  • 26 N. Glossoa
  • 9 K. Dong
  • 7 R. Messi
  • 34 S. Lebouath

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)
  • 6 J. Mendes (M)
  • 26 S. Benchamma (M)
  • 11 T. Arconte (F)
  • 18 I. Balde (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Margueron
  • 13 C. Issanchou Roubiou
  • 24 L. Laurent
  • 22 O. Joly
  • 28 M. Saka
  • 9 K. Nagera
  • 10 M. Baaloudj

Timeline

  1. PAU
    4' PAU Goal · Penalty
    A. Bobichon
  2. Rodez
    5' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Benchamma · Assist: N. Galves
  3. PAU
    21' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bobichon · Assist: O. Sadik
  4. Rodez
    23' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Balde · Assist: E. Jean-Lambert
  5. Rodez
    29' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    R. Lipinski

    Foul

  6. PAU
    31' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    Kante

    Argument

  7. Rodez
    41' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    Mathis Magnin

    Foul

  8. PAU
    56' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kante · On: S. Karamoko
  9. PAU
    59' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Versini · Assist: A. Bobichon
  10. Rodez
    64' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Younoussa · On: O. Joly
  11. PAU
    73' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    S. Beusnard

    Foul

  12. PAU
    76' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Versini · On: R. Messi
  13. PAU
    77' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tom Pouilly · On: N. Glossoa
  14. PAU
    77' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Sadik · On: K. Dong
  15. PAU
    81' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Bobichon · On: C. Fall
  16. Rodez
    81' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Jean-Lambert · On: L. Laurent
  17. Rodez
    81' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Benchamma · On: K. Nagera
  18. Rodez
    86' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Jolibois · Assist: N. Galves
  19. Rodez
    89' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Arconte · On: M. Saka
  20. Rodez
    89' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Balde · On: M. Baaloudj
  21. Rodez
    90'+5 Rodez Card · Red Card
    M. Baaloudj

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat PAU Rodez
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 89% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 24 5
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 455 379
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 12 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 404 319
Shots Inside Box 17 4
Saves 0 8
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PAU took the lead in the 4th minute with a penalty scored by A. Bobichon, but Rodez quickly equalized through S. Benchamma just one minute later.
  • ▸ Rodez pushed hard to regain control and tied the game again at 2-2 after goals from I. Balde and G. Versini for PAU in quick succession.
  • ▸ In stoppage time, Rodez's M. Baaloudj was sent off with a red card, but managed to level the score just moments before his dismissal.