GUINGAMP, France (Jan. 19, 2026) (Interstat) — Guingamp opened its Ligue 2 season with a decisive 3-0 road victory over Nancy on Monday at Stade Marcel Picot. The visitors defied pre-match projections with three goals in a 20-minute span.

After a contentious first half featuring yellow cards for Nancy’s Donatien Gomis and Guingamp’s Rayan Bamba, the match turned after the hour mark. Sohaib Nair broke the stalemate in the 64th minute. Louis Mafouta doubled the lead in the 79th, and Amadou Samoura sealed the win in the 84th. Nancy’s frustration culminated in a red card for Jeremie Matumona in the 86th minute.

The result contradicted statistical models that heavily favored Nancy. Guingamp begins its campaign with a win, while Nancy seeks to rebound from an opening defeat.