Match report

Saint Etienne Defeats Montpellier 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne
1–0
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Feb 7, 2026

Saint Etienne secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Montpellier in the Ligue 2 match, as J. Le Cardinal's goal was enough to see off their rivals. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards for both teams, it was Saint Etienne who maintained composure to clinch three crucial points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Saint Etienne 1-0 Montpellier
  • • Goal Scorer: J. Le Cardinal (77') for Saint Etienne
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Moueffek (52'), I. Miladinovic (68'), T. Savanier (70'), K. Fayad (73'), B. Omeragic (78') - Montpellier; A. Moueffek (52') - Saint Etienne
  • • Substitutions: I. Cardona, L. Gadegbeku, J. Duffus for Saint Etienne; K. Fayad, E. Molebe, N. Mbuku for Montpellier

Lineups

Saint Etienne

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Larsonneur (G)
  • 39 K. Pedro (D)
  • 26 J. Le Cardinal (D)
  • 3 M. Nade (D)
  • 11 B. Old (D)
  • 35 L. Gadegbeku (M)
  • 29 A. Moueffek (M)
  • 20 A. Boakye (M)
  • 28 I. Miladinovic (M)
  • 22 Z. Davitashvili (M)
  • 9 L. Stassin (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Maubleu
  • 8 D. Appiah
  • 19 E. Annan
  • 14 A. Kante
  • 31 N. El Jamali
  • 7 I. Cardona
  • 17 J. Duffus

Montpellier

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce (D)
  • 21 L. Mincarelli (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 8 Y. Issoufou (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 3 N. El Hannach
  • 6 C. Jullien
  • 10 K. Fayad
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva
  • 28 A. Sishuba
  • 33 E. Molebe

Timeline

  1. Saint Etienne
    52' Saint Etienne Card · Yellow Card
    A. Moueffek

    Persistent fouling

  2. Saint Etienne
    59' Saint Etienne subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Moueffek · On: I. Cardona
  3. Montpellier
    66' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Savanier · On: K. Fayad
  4. Montpellier
    68' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Issoufou · On: E. Molebe
  5. Montpellier
    70' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    K. Fayad

    Foul

  6. Saint Etienne
    71' Saint Etienne subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Gadegbeku · On: A. Kante
  7. Saint Etienne
    71' Saint Etienne subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas Stassin · On: J. Duffus
  8. Montpellier
    73' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    T. Sainte-Luce

    Foul

  9. Saint Etienne
    77' Saint Etienne Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Le Cardinal · Assist: I. Miladinovic
  10. Montpellier
    78' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    B. Omeragic

    Argument

  11. Montpellier
    88' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: A. Sishuba
  12. Saint Etienne
    90'+2 Saint Etienne subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Davitashvili · On: N. El Jamali

Match Stats

Stat Saint Etienne Montpellier
Fouls 15 19
Pass Accuracy 80% 81%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 4
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 433 410
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 347 334
Shots Inside Box 9 2
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted decisively in favor of Saint Etienne when J. Le Cardinal scored the only goal at 77 minutes with an assist from I. Miladinovic, silencing any hopes Montpellier had for an equalizer.
  • ▸ Saint Etienne maintained their defensive organization and tactical discipline throughout the game, particularly after securing the lead, which limited Montpellier's offensive opportunities.