Stade Lavallois remained at the bottom of Ligue 2 on October 16, 2026, after erasing a three-goal deficit against Clermont Foot at Stade Francis-Le-Basser. Trailing 3-0 early in the second half, Laval rallied through Sidi Bane and an Aboubakary Kanté brace to salvage a 3-3 draw.
Stade Francis-Le-Basser Witnesses a Three-Goal Second-Half Collapse
The match began as a grim evening for the league’s bottom side. Laval entered Friday night anchored to the foot of the Ligue 2 table, while visitors Clermont arrived as the division’s only remaining winless side in 17th place. For the opening 46 minutes, the script favored the traveling Auvergnats, who seized control under referee Soulaimane Chamel.
Christ Okou opened the scoring in the 25th minute by heading in a cross from Enzo Cantero. Just before the interval, Florian Bianchini delivered a spectacular curling right-footed strike from 20 meters without an introductory stride, beating goalkeeper Maxime Hautbois to double the lead. Any hopes of a home resistance appeared extinguished immediately after the restart when Jules Gaudin turned a cross into his own net in the 46th minute, handing Clermont a commanding 3-0 advantage.
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Aboubakary Kanté Ignites the Tango Comeback
Down by three goals, Laval manager David Vignes turned to his bench. The substitution shifted the physical dynamic inside the penalty area. Kanté provided the focal point the hosts desperately needed, pulling a goal back in the 68th minute with a header.
The momentum continued to build when Amine Moussaoui delivered a cross that Kanté nodded home for his second header of the night in the 72nd minute, narrowing the deficit to 3-2. Clermont scrambled to defend their dwindling lead, but the pressure proved unrelenting. In the 89th minute, Sidi Bane slotted home a right-footed shot to level the score.
In stoppage time, following a deflected cross from Gourichy, Kanté rose again to bundle home the equalizer. Kanté later clarified that he intentionally left a separate effort for Sidi Bane because he feared being offside, finishing the night officially credited with a brace that rescued a 3-3 draw.
Persistent Defensive Vulnerabilities Leave Both Clubs Searching
While the final whistle sparked celebrations on the pitch, the stalemate left both managers confronting deep structural flaws. Clermont manager David Guion watched his side let slip a victory in the closing moments, extending their winless start to nine matches. The Auvergnats sit 16th with seven points ahead of an October 23 fixture against Guingamp.
Laval extended its winless run to seven matches across all competitions. Despite the heroics of the substitutes, the defensive frailties that forced the Tango to chase a three-goal deficit remain unresolved as the club prepares for the remainder of the autumn campaign.
Match Statistics and Historical Head-to-Head Context
| Match Detail | Stade Lavallois | Clermont Foot |
|---|---|---|
| Current Position After Match | 18th Place | 16th Place |
| Points Total | 6 Points | 7 Points |
| Goals Scored on Oct. 16 | 3 Goals | 3 Goals |
| Previous Meeting (Jan 2026) | 1 Goal | 4 Goals |
Historical encounters between the two clubs point toward high-scoring affairs. In January 2026, Clermont secured a 4-1 victory over Laval, while their August 2025 meeting ended in a scoreless draw. Friday’s six-goal thriller maintained that competitive volatility, though neither side secured the separation needed to escape the relegation zone.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
What was the final score of the Laval and Clermont match? The match ended in a 3-3 draw after Laval wiped out a 3-0 deficit in the second half at Stade Francis-Le-Basser.
Who scored the goals for Clermont Foot? Christ Okou opened the scoring in the 25th minute, Florian Bianchini added a long-range strike in the 38th minute, and Laval defender Jules Gaudin scored an own goal immediately after halftime.
When is Clermont’s next Ligue 2 fixture? Clermont Foot will host Guingamp on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 20:00.