Match report

Grenoble Stuns Reims with 4-2 Victory in Ligue 2

Reims
Reims
2–4
FT
Grenoble
Grenoble
Oct 4, 2025

Grenoble stunned local rivals Reims with a commanding 4-2 win at the Stade Auguste Bonal. Despite Reims' home advantage, Grenoble dominated early and never let up, scoring three goals in the first half alone. Though Reims managed to score twice, led by K. Nakamura and A. Kone, it wasn't enough to overcome Grenoble's relentless attack.

Key Facts

  • • Grenoble scored their first goal in the 6th minute through Y. Diaby.
  • • G. Paquiez extended Grenoble's lead with a goal at 28 minutes.
  • • K. Nakamura reduced Reims' deficit with a goal in the 35th minute, assisted by A. Salama.
  • • M. Xantippe and E. Maurin scored for Grenoble in the second half, securing their victory.
  • • A. Kone added a late goal for Reims in the 87th minute.

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 29 E. Jaouen (G)
  • 7 A. Leautey (D)
  • 28 Elie (D)
  • 5 N. Pallois (D)
  • 18 S. Akieme (D)
  • 24 M. Gbane (M)
  • 6 T. Leoni (M)
  • 11 A. Salama (M)
  • 10 T. Teuma (M)
  • 17 K. Nakamura (M)
  • 77 N. Bassette (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Olliero
  • 92 A. Kone
  • 3 H. Sekine
  • 87 A. Tia
  • 86 Zabi
  • 9 M. Daramy
  • 85 H. Ibrahim

Grenoble

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Diop (G)
  • 17 S. Delos (D)
  • 29 G. Paquiez (D)
  • 5 C. Vidal (D)
  • 4 S. Mambo (D)
  • 27 M. Xantippe (D)
  • 25 T. Valls (M)
  • 18 H. Mbock (M)
  • 8 J. Benet (M)
  • 23 N. Elphege (F)
  • 7 Y. Diaby (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 B. Allain
  • 24 L. Mouyokolo
  • 19 N. Zahui
  • 11 M. Bangre
  • 15 B. Mouazan
  • 20 E. Maurin
  • 2 M. Djitte

Timeline

  1. Grenoble
    6' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Diaby · Assist: T. Valls
  2. Grenoble
    28' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Paquiez
  3. Reims
    33' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    T. Teuma

    Foul

  4. Reims
    35' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nakamura · Assist: A. Salama
  5. Reims
    63' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Salama · On: H. Ibrahim
  6. Reims
    64' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gbane · On: A. Kone
  7. Grenoble
    66' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Mbock · On: M. Bangre
  8. Grenoble
    67' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Diaby · On: E. Maurin
  9. Grenoble
    72' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Xantippe
  10. Grenoble
    75' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Xantippe · On: N. Zahui
  11. Reims
    76' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Leautey · On: M. Daramy
  12. Grenoble
    80' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Maurin · Assist: N. Elphege
  13. Reims
    82' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Norman Bassette · On: Zabi
  14. Reims
    87' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kone · Assist: T. Teuma
  15. Grenoble
    89' Grenoble subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Elphege · On: M. Djitte

Match Stats

Stat Reims Grenoble
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 70%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 6
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 536 321
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 8 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 456 224
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grenoble's early goals by Y. Diaby and G. Paquiez set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Reims' substitution of A. Salama with H. Ibrahim at 63 minutes failed to change the momentum, as Grenoble continued to control play.