Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Le Mans (2nd, 62 pts) held a 17-point advantage over Pau (9th, 45 pts). Pau had been under-performing their position — 13th on five-round form against 9th in the table.
Le Mans carried a 6-game unbeaten run into this. Over the last five, Le Mans had taken 11 of 15 points to Pau's 5.
Goal scorers
Le Mans: Dame Gueye (26'), Dame Gueye (40'), Antoine Rabillard (83'), Lucas Bretelle (78')
Key stats
Possession: Le Mans 53% · Pau 47% · Total shots: 17-5 · On target: 9-2 · Corners: 6-3