PAU, France (Interstat) — Abdoulaye Mbaye scored in the 88th minute Friday, September 18, 2026, giving Pau a 2-0 home victory over Dunkerque in Ligue 2 play at Stade Nouste Camp. Dunkerque played a man down after Victor Mayela was sent off in the 11th minute. Pau’s Anthony Briançon received a yellow card in the 16th minute, and teammate Akim Abdallah was booked in the 32nd. Dunkerque’s Bram Lagae was cautioned in the 52nd, followed by Enzo Mayilla in the 81st. Mbaye, a forward, recorded one goal in 24 minutes. Dunkerque could not respond after the late goal. Both clubs now stand at two wins, three losses and two draws in Ligue 2 and across all competitions. Dunkerque entered after a 2-1 home win over Saint-Étienne, while Pau had lost 1-0 at Montpellier. Pau next faces Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC on October 9, while Dunkerque hosts Annecy that same day.