Match report

Rodez Draws with Dunkerque in Thrilling Ligue 2 Match (1-1)

Rodez
Rodez
1–1
FT
Dunkerque
Dunkerque
Nov 21, 2025

Rodez held off a strong challenge from Dunkerque in their recent Ligue 2 clash, ending the game with a well-deserved 1-1 draw. The match saw early goal-scoring opportunities for both sides, but it was T. Robinet who gave Dunkerque the lead after a fine assist from V. Sasso at minute 30. Rodez mounted a spirited comeback and equalized shortly before halftime when R. Ponti found the back of the net after a precise pass by R. Lipinski.

Key Facts

  • • T. Robinet scored for Dunkerque at minute 30, assisted by V. Sasso.
  • • N. Galves and C. Jolibois received yellow cards for Rodez in the early stages of the match.
  • • R. Ponti equalized for Rodez from an assist by R. Lipinski at minute 64.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made, including O. Joly coming on for S. Benchamma and E. Jean-Lambert replacing R. Ponti.

Lineups

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)
  • 22 O. Joly (M)
  • 11 T. Arconte (F)
  • 18 I. Balde (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Margueron
  • 14 M. Tourraine
  • 20 R. Ponti
  • 26 S. Benchamma
  • 29 F. Tait
  • 9 K. Nagera
  • 10 M. Baaloudj

Dunkerque

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 60 M. Niflore (G)
  • 2 A. Georgen (D)
  • 23 V. Sasso (D)
  • 22 V. Mayela (D)
  • 21 G. Kondo (D)
  • 6 P. Diong (M)
  • 10 M. Essimi (M)
  • 8 A. Sekongo (M)
  • 20 E. Bardeli (M)
  • 77 A. Zossou (M)
  • 9 T. Robinet (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lavin
  • 24 L. Dziki Loussilaho
  • 27 A. Linguet
  • 18 M. Diop
  • 11 A. Daho
  • 19 A. Kante
  • 57 Z. Seha

Timeline

  1. Dunkerque
    30' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Robinet · Assist: V. Sasso
  2. Rodez
    34' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    N. Galves

    Foul

  3. Rodez
    47' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jolibois

    Foul

  4. Rodez
    61' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Joly · On: S. Benchamma
  5. Rodez
    62' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Jean-Lambert · On: R. Ponti
  6. Rodez
    64' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ponti · Assist: R. Lipinski
  7. Dunkerque
    77' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Essimi · On: Z. Seha
  8. Rodez
    78' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Arconte · On: K. Nagera
  9. Dunkerque
    78' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aristide Zossou · On: A. Daho
  10. Rodez
    83' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Galves · On: M. Tourraine
  11. Rodez
    83' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Balde · On: M. Baaloudj

Match Stats

Stat Rodez Dunkerque
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 88%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 282 540
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 230 477
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dunkerque took the lead with a goal by T. Robinet at minute 30, which gave them early momentum.
  • ▸ Rodez's equalizing goal by R. Ponti just before halftime shifted the game's momentum and kept their hopes alive.