Historic Match
On August 22, 2026, at the Beaujoire, Rodez Aveyron Football faced Nantes in Ligue 2. It was the first meeting between the two teams in this league. Rodez won the match 5-2, a result that marked the disastrous start of Nantes’ season after their relegation from Ligue 1.
Key Moments
Killian Corredor, a former striker for the club, opened the scoring for Nantes in the 4th minute and doubled in the 24th minute, giving the Canaries a two-goal advantage. However, the Ruthénois regained the lead thanks to Ibrahima Baldé, who scored a hat-trick in the 15th, 71st, and 72nd minutes. Ryan Ponti added a goal for Rodez in the 47th minute, while the final goal of the match was scored by Saidou Sow in the 90+7 minute, against his own team.
Nantes supporters expressed their frustration by applauding the final whistle, underscoring the club’s distress.
Impact on the Standings
After three rounds, Nantes is in last place with zero points. Rodez, on the other hand, climbs to the provisional third place with six points, ahead of Annecy and Metz, each with five points. Montpellier remains top with seven points.
The match therefore confirmed Nantes’ difficulty in regaining form after relegation, while Rodez consolidates its position in the middle of the table.
Conclusion
This 5-2 defeat was a blow to Nantes, who had already suffered two consecutive losses against Red Star (1-0) and Laval (2-1) in the first two matches. Rodez, meanwhile, continued its rise after being eliminated last season in the playoffs by Saint-Étienne.
