Rouen – Valenciennes

Match analysis

A hard‑fought draw saw Ligue 2 leaders Rouge et Blanc hold Valenciennes to a 1‑1 stalemate at the Stade Marcel‑Picot, leaving the hosts still perched on top with 14 points from four wins and two draws, a perfect defensive record of just two goals conceded. Valenciennes, languishing in 15th place, added a point to their modest tally of five, having taken only one win and two draws from six games while conceding nine times. The encounter marked the third meeting between the sides this campaign, and the previous two fixtures have also ended level, underlining the parity that has persisted despite the gulf in the table. Both clubs now head back to their respective battles – Rouen aiming to preserve their unbeaten run and Valenciennes desperate for a win to climb out of the relegation zone.

• 15´ 🟨 M. RouaiValenciennes
• 24´ 🟨 A. ToureRouen
• 26´ 🟨 R. EkraValenciennes
• 44´ 🟨 F. MendyRouen
• 45´ ⚽ M. TchokounteRouen
• 67´ ⚽ R. EkraValenciennes
• 69´ 🟨 C. BassinRouen
• 71´ 🔁 Z. LamgahezRouen
• 71´ 🔁 A. ToureRouen
• 77´ 🔁 L. TramoniRouen
• 78´ 🔁 T. MarechalValenciennes
• 81´ 🟨 M. ZogbaValenciennes
• 89´ 🔁 R. EkraValenciennes
• 89´ 🔁 C. AbiValenciennes
• 93´ 🔁 M. TchokounteRouen
• 93´ 🔁 I. KaramokoRouen
• 96´ 🔁 Z. AmirValenciennes