Match Report
The table gap was wide: 15 points between Versailles (5th, 53 pts) and Valenciennes (10th, 38 pts). Valenciennes had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 10th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.09/1.31 for Valenciennes and 1.44/1.06 for Versailles (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
Stade du Hainaut staged the fixture, a ground that holds 24,926. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Valenciennes: Samir Belloumou (70')
Key stats
Possession: Valenciennes 49% · Versailles 51% · Total shots: 14-13 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 4-9




