Le Mans FC HubLe Mans FC hosts Stade de Reims on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8pm at the Stade Marie-Marvingt.
What is at stake in this match?
Le Mans FC, second in Ligue 2 with 62 points, takes on Stade de Reims, fifth with 57 points. The match is crucial for both teams, as it can determine their fate at the end of the season. Le Mans FC has lost only one match since the end of September and occupies the second place with a one-point lead over Saint-Étienne.
Who are the key players?
The probable lineup for Le Mans FC is as follows: Kocik — Buades, Boissé, Yohou, Voyer, Calodat — Bourabaa, Quarshie, Bretelle — Rabillard, Gueye. Stade de Reims will likely line up Jaouen — Busi, Koné, Kotto, Akieme — Tia, Gbane, Leoni — Diarra, Daramy, Nakamura.
What is the current context?
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Standing | 2nd in Ligue 2 |
| Points | 62 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Goal difference | +19 |
Le Mans FC is currently 5 points behind leaders Estac Troyes. The match against Stade de Reims is therefore crucial for the Sarthois, who must win to maintain their hopes of direct promotion.
