Match Report
The table gap was wide: 19 points between Le Mans (2nd, 62 pts) and Dunkerque (10th, 43 pts). The last five rounds placed Dunkerque no better than 15th for form, against 10th in the standings.
Three consecutive draws preceded this one for Le Mans.
With 67 matches recorded and 1.3 yellow cards per game, G. Kubler was the man in the middle. Stade Marie-Marvingt staged the fixture, a ground that holds 25,064. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Le Mans: Erwan Colas (49')
Key stats
Possession: Le Mans 37% · Dunkerque 63% · Total shots: 10-14 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 1-2