Match report

Rodez Defeats Montpellier 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Rodez
Rodez
1–0
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Feb 20, 2026

Rodez stuns Montpellier with a solitary goal from S. Benchamma, earning them three vital points in Ligue 2. Despite multiple yellow cards and substitutions, Rodez's resilience was key to holding off the determined Montpellier attack.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rodez 1-0 Montpellier
  • • Goal by S. Benchamma for Rodez at minute 72, assisted by Jordan Mendes Correia
  • • N. Mbuku and Julien Laporte of Montpellier received yellow cards
  • • W. Younoussa from Rodez also carded yellow
  • • Substitutions included A. Sishuba off for Y. Issoufou in Montpellier and Alexis Trouillet out for W. Younoussa in Rodez

Lineups

Rodez

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Q. Braat (G)
  • 25 N. Galves (D)
  • 24 L. Laurent
  • 4 M. Magnin (D)
  • 3 R. Lipinski (D)
  • 15 E. Jean-Lambert (D)
  • 8 W. Younoussa (M)
  • 6 J. Mendes (M)
  • 28 M. Saka (M)
  • 9 K. Nagera (F)
  • 11 T. Arconte (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Margueron
  • 27 A. Trouillet
  • 13 C. Issanchou Roubiou
  • 22 O. Joly
  • 26 S. Benchamma
  • 19 H. Tebily
  • 18 I. Balde
  • 21 L. Vungele Vangi

Montpellier

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce (D)
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 8 Y. Issoufou (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 28 A. Sishuba
  • 37 L. Da Silva
  • 11 T. Savanier
  • 14 E. Molebe
  • 21 L. Mincarelli
  • 3 N. El Hannach

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    36' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mbuku

    Foul

  2. Rodez
    43' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    W. Younoussa

    Foul

  3. Montpellier
    62' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Julien Laporte

    Foul

  4. Montpellier
    67' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sishuba

    Foul

  5. Montpellier
    67' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Issoufou · On: A. Sishuba
  6. Rodez
    69' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Younoussa · On: Alexis Trouillet
  7. Rodez
    69' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Saka · On: S. Benchamma
  8. Rodez
    72' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Benchamma · Assist: Jordan Mendes Correia
  9. Montpellier
    81' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Junior Pereira da Silva · On: T. Savanier
  10. Montpellier
    81' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Tchato · On: N. El Hannach
  11. Rodez
    83' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Jean-Lambert · On: C. Issanchou Roubiou
  12. Rodez
    90'+2 Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Arconte · On: O. Joly
  13. Rodez
    90'+2 Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Nagera · On: H. Tebily

Match Stats

Stat Rodez Montpellier
Fouls 13 19
Pass Accuracy 73% 81%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 267 413
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 194 335
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 10 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted decisively when S. Benchamma scored the lone goal at minute 72, giving Rodez a lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Montpellier faced numerous setbacks with multiple yellow cards and substitutions, which impacted their ability to create clear scoring opportunities.