Nancy 1-2 Reims result, stats and report

Reims dominated possession and territory but could not find a winner against a Montpellier side who equalised through Yaya Fofana and then had a man sent off. A point each, and Reims will feel they left two on the table.

Nancy came from behind twice to beat Rodez 4-3 in a chaotic Ligue 2 fixture, with Pape Meïssa Ba scoring twice for the hosts before Nancy's superior discipline and desire ultimately told.

Reims took all three points at Nancy on Friday night, scoring twice in the first half through Yaya Fofana and Chamsedin Kouranfal before holding on as Nancy threw everything at them. Nancy had 19 shots and dominated possession but a chronic lack of cutting edge cost them.

Dunkerque claimed a 2-0 victory at Nancy on Friday evening, with goals from Nehemiah Fernandez and Brandon Bokangu settling the contest despite the visitors being dominated in effort and discipline. Nancy's night unravelled through a red card, two yellows, and a performance that never matched the occasion.

Reims put four past Red Star in Paris on Saturday afternoon, with Youssef El Kachati scoring twice as the visitors' clinical edge completely undid a Red Star side that had more of the ball but none of the cutting edge that mattered.

Reims have not lost in their last ten Ligue 2 matches and carry genuine momentum into Friday night. Dijon arrive having won just once in their last five, and the gap in form could not be much clearer.

Annecy host Nancy on Friday night in Ligue 2 carrying the memory of a 5-1 demolition of the same opponents back in April. Nancy arrive having lost their last two and with serious questions to answer about their desire to compete.

Nantes have shipped 11 goals in five Ligue 2 matches and cannot afford another soft performance at home. Reims arrive unbeaten and will fancy this.