Match Report
In the standings it was Rodez 5th on 58 points, Le Mans 2nd on 62 — separated by 4. Rodez's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 5th in the table. Against a league average of 1.27 goals per team per game, Rodez ran at 1.32 scored and 1.15 conceded, Le Mans at 1.47 and 0.91.
Le Mans had not lost in 15 games.
Stade Paul Lignon staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,955. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Rodez: Ibrahima Baldé (84') · Le Mans: Théo Eyoum (88')
Key stats
Possession: Rodez 45% · Le Mans 55% · Total shots: 5-10 · On target: 1-4 · Corners: 4-8