Match report

Rodez and Le Mans Draw 1-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Rodez
Rodez
1–1
FT
Le Mans
Le Mans
Jan 16, 2026

Rodez and Le Mans battled to a 1-1 tie in their Ligue 2 fixture, with Ibrahima Balde scoring for Rodez and Thierry Eyoum equalizing for Le Mans late on. Both teams displayed resilience and tactical acumen throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Rodez 1–1 Le Mans (Ligue 2)
  • • Ibrahima Balde scored for Rodez in the 84th minute
  • • Thierry Eyoum equalized for Le Mans in the 88th minute
  • • Samuel Yohou received a yellow card for Le Mans in injury time

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)
  • 27 A. Trouillet (M)
  • 6 J. Mendes (M)
  • 26 S. Benchamma (M)
  • 9 K. Nagera (F)
  • 18 I. Balde (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 E. Crombez
  • 13 C. Issanchou Roubiou
  • 24 L. Laurent
  • 8 W. Younoussa
  • 28 M. Saka
  • 11 T. Arconte
  • 19 H. Tebily

Le Mans

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 98 N. Kocik (G)
  • 12 A. Ribelin (D)
  • 3 I. Cossier (D)
  • 21 T. Eyoum (D)
  • 17 S. Yohou (D)
  • 26 M. Hamdi (D)
  • 24 M. Robin (M)
  • 8 A. Lauray (M)
  • 6 E. Quarshie (M)
  • 25 D. Gueye (F)
  • 9 A. Rabillard (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Hatfout
  • 15 N. Boisse
  • 31 I. Hammoudi
  • 27 M. Rossignol
  • 18 L. Calodat
  • 28 E. Colas
  • 5 T. Luvambo

Timeline

  1. Le Mans
    15' Le Mans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Rabillard · On: T. Luvambo
  2. Rodez
    58' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alexis Trouillet · On: W. Younoussa
  3. Le Mans
    63' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mathis Hamdi · On: L. Calodat
  4. Le Mans
    63' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Gueye · On: E. Colas
  5. Rodez
    74' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Mendes Correia · On: M. Saka
  6. Rodez
    74' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Nagera · On: T. Arconte
  7. Le Mans
    76' Le Mans subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Quarshie · On: M. Rossignol
  8. Rodez
    84' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Balde · Assist: E. Jean-Lambert
  9. Rodez
    85' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Balde · On: H. Tebily
  10. Rodez
    86' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Jean-Lambert · On: L. Laurent
  11. Le Mans
    88' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Eyoum
  12. Le Mans
    90'+7 Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Yohou

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rodez Le Mans
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 71% 76%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 10
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 321 384
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 1 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 229 290
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rodez's early substitutions with Alexis Trouillet and Jordan Mendes Correia helped to build momentum and secure an 84th-minute lead through Ibrahima Balde
  • ▸ Le Mans' late equalizer by Thierry Eyoum in the 88th minute restored parity, showcasing Le Mans's refusal to concede defeat