Match report

Reims Defeats Laval 4-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Reims
Reims
4–0
FT
Laval
Laval
Dec 8, 2025

Reims utterly dominated Laval to secure a convincing 4-0 victory in the Ligue 2 clash. Goals from Nicolas Pallois, K. Nakamura, an own goal by M. Tchokounte, and A. Bojang highlighted Reims' superiority on the field.

Key Facts

  • • Reims won 4-0 against Laval in a Ligue 2 match.
  • • Nicolas Pallois scored first at minute 17, assisted by A. Salama.
  • • K. Nakamura extended the lead to 2-0 with a goal from T. Diarra's assist at minute 30.
  • • An own goal by M. Tchokounte made it 3-0 for Reims at minute 42.
  • • A. Bojang sealed the win with a fourth goal at minute 71.

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 29 E. Jaouen (G)
  • 4 M. Busi (D)
  • 92 A. Kone (D)
  • 5 N. Pallois (D)
  • 18 S. Akieme (D)
  • 58 T. Diarra (M)
  • 6 T. Leoni (M)
  • 86 Zabi (M)
  • 17 K. Nakamura (M)
  • 11 A. Salama (F)
  • 87 A. Tia (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Olliero
  • 28 Elie
  • 3 H. Sekine
  • 30 J. Patrick
  • 10 T. Teuma
  • 77 N. Bassette
  • 27 A. Bojang

Laval

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 6 S. Sanna (D)
  • 4 P. Ouaneh (D)
  • 3 W. Bianda (D)
  • 2 T. Pellenard (D)
  • 35 L. Samb (D)
  • 9 M. Camara (M)
  • 14 C. Mandouki (M)
  • 26 W. Benard (M)
  • 28 J. Maggiotti (M)
  • 18 M. Tchokounte (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Hautbois
  • 21 Y. Aradj
  • 23 Y. Tavares
  • 7 T. Vargas
  • 20 E. Clavreul
  • 25 E. Montet
  • 10 M. Sellouki

Timeline

  1. Reims
    17' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    Nicolas Pallois · Assist: A. Salama
  2. Reims
    30' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nakamura · Assist: T. Diarra
  3. Reims
    42' Reims Goal · Own Goal
    M. Tchokounte
  4. Laval
    48' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Sam Sanna

    Foul

  5. Reims
    64' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sergio Akieme · On: H. Sekine
  6. Reims
    65' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Tia · On: T. Teuma
  7. Reims
    65' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Salama · On: A. Bojang
  8. Laval
    66' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Tchokounte · On: E. Clavreul
  9. Laval
    66' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Maggiotti · On: M. Sellouki
  10. Reims
    70' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kone

    Time wasting

  11. Reims
    71' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bojang
  12. Reims
    75' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kone · On: N'Tamon Elie Ahouonon
  13. Laval
    76' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sam Sanna · On: T. Vargas
  14. Laval
    76' Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Benard · On: E. Montet
  15. Reims
    79' Reims subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Nakamura · On: Norman Bassette
  16. Laval
    84' Laval subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Théo Pellenard · On: Y. Tavares
  17. Laval
    86' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Mamadou Camara

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Reims Laval
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 91% 82%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 3
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 705 386
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 642 315
Shots Inside Box 5 2
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims took the lead within the first half-hour, with goals from Nicolas Pallois and K. Nakamura, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The introduction of A. Bojang in the second half proved crucial as he added a fourth goal to Reims' tally, ensuring Laval could not stage a comeback.