LE MANS, France (Interstat) — Le Mans FC and Guingamp played to a 1-1 draw in a Ligue 2 match Monday at Stade Marie Marvingt, a result that did little to aid either side’s ambitions in the French second division.

The match, played on Feb. 23, 2026, saw the hosts fight back to secure a point after conceding first. Guingamp’s Dame Guèye opened the scoring in the 29th minute, finishing a move that gave the visitors a halftime advantage.

Le Mans responded early in the second half, with Kalidou Sidibé leveling the match in the 52nd minute. The goal sparked immediate controversy, however, as Sidibé was shown a yellow card during the ensuing celebration. Guingamp’s Nicolas Kocik also received a caution in the same incident.

The tense, physical nature of the match continued, with four total yellow cards issued. Guingamp’s Samuel Yohou was booked in the 84th minute and Le Mans’ Martin Rossignol received a caution two minutes later as both teams pressed for a late winner that never materialized.

The result leaves both teams in mid-table uncertainty. Guingamp’s season record in Ligue 2 now stands at 7 wins, 9 losses and 9 draws. The single point extends a run of mixed form for the club, which has only one win in its last five matches across all competitions. Their overall record this season is an even 11 wins, 11 losses and 11 draws.

For Le Mans FC, the draw maintains a pattern of resilience under new management, having lost only twice in league play. Their Ligue 2 record improved to 4 wins, 2 losses and 6 draws. Their broader campaign across all competitions shows 4 wins, 2 losses and 8 draws, highlighting a tendency for stalemates.

The match fulfilled the pregame projection from Interstat, whose game simulator had predicted a 1-1 final score. Their ELO system had given Guingamp a narrow 51.70 percent probability to win, an edge that ultimately did not translate to three points on the road.

This fixture served as a rematch of a thrilling 3-3 draw between the two sides in their season opener back on Aug. 9, 2025. Monday’s encounter proved more cagey and defensively minded, with neither team able to find a decisive second goal.

Guingamp will next host Rodez on Saturday, Feb. 28, seeking to improve its standing. Le Mans FC faces a challenging trip to face Red Star on the same date. Both clubs will look to turn draws into victories as the Ligue 2 season progresses.