Ligue 2Full time · 2 May 2026

Pau

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90+4'

⚽ Antonin Bobichon 26' · ⚽ Elydjah Mendy 50' · ⚽ Nehemiah Fernandez 63' · ⚽ Nicolas Saint-Ruf 90'

Nancy

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PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ NAN · last goal · 90'

Match StoryFull breakdown

Pau 1–3 Nancy

Nancy claimed a commanding 3-1 victory away at Pau, and while the scoreline looked sharp, the underlying structure of both clubs' seasons makes this result entirely logical when you look at the numbers properly.

Ligue 2Sat 2 May, 19:00

Key Takeaways

Result

Nancy claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Nancy end of the standings.

Match Facts

VenueN/A

AttendanceN/A

RefereeN/A

RoundN/A

CompetitionLigue 2

First Goal

26'⚽

Antonin Bobichon

Match Report

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Key Events

26'
Antonin Bobichon
Right foot shot
29'
Nehemiah Fernandez
Foul
46'
Mattheo Guendez
off: Adrien Julloux
50'
Elydjah Mendy
assist: Teddy Bouriaud
56'
Rayan Touzghar
off: Julien Anziani
61'
Kyliane Dong
Argument
63'
Nehemiah Fernandez
Right foot shot
66'
Souleymane Basse
off: Edhy Zuliani
66'
Cheikh Fall
off: Steeve Beusnard
66'
Giovani Versini
off: Kyliane Dong
69'
Maxence Carlier
off: Zakaria Fdaouch
69'
Jimmy Evans
off: Teddy Bouriaud
74'
Kyllian Gasnier
off: Antonin Bobichon
76'
Walid Bouabdeli
Foul
76'
Tom Pouilly
Argument
80'
Niama Pape Sissoko
off: Brandon Bokangu
83'
Enzo Tacafred
off: Faitout Maouassa
90'
Nicolas Saint-Ruf
assist: Maxence Carlier

Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Ligue 2 standings.

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Nantes	0	0	0	0	0
2	Saint-Étienne	0	0	0	0	0
3	Montpellier	0	0	0	0	0
4	Reims	0	0	0	0	0
5	Red Star	0	0	0	0	0
6	Laval	0	0	0	0	0
7	Grenoble Foot 38	0	0	0	0	0
8	Dunkerque	0	0	0	0	0

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Pau vs Nancy?

The match finished 1-3 to Nancy.

Who won Pau vs Nancy?

Nancy won the match 3-1.

When did Pau vs Nancy take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

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📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Pau fell to Nancy 1-3 in Ligue 2, a result that saw our model's pick for a Pau win at 38% probability miss the mark. Nancy's recent form proved decisive; the visitors had kept both teams scoring in all five of their last matches, while Pau managed it in half of theirs. The home side's inconsistent run, which included just one win in their last five outings, left them vulnerable to Nancy's attacking approach on the day. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result moved Nancy toward mid-table stability after two consecutive draws, though they remained in position 15. Pau's ninth-place standing faced erosion following their third loss in five matches. The 3-1 margin suggested a widening gap between the sides on the day; Pau's defensive frailty and Nancy's attacking efficiency determined the outcome in a competitive Ligue 2 encounter.

Pau v Nancy · Ligue 2 · 02/05/2026, 19:00:00