Stade DE Reims produced a goal-scoring masterclass at the Stade Auguste-Delaune on 10 May 2026, defeating Pau FC 5-3 in a breathless French Ligue 2 encounter. The match featured eight goals, dramatic twists, and a resurgent Reims performance that delighted the home supporters.

Match Overview

Reims looked unstoppable from the opening whistle, racing into a 3-0 lead within the first 25 minutes. Pau, however, showed character by pulling two goals back before half-time to make it 3-2. The second half continued in the same vein, with Reims adding two more while Pau managed one further consolation. It was a night for attacking football and defensive lapses in equal measure.

Key Moments

• 8’ – Reims opener: A quick break down the right saw the cross turned in from close range.
• 17’ – Reims double lead: A speculative shot from distance took a deflection and nestled in the net.
• 24’ – Reims third: A penalty was converted after a handball in the box.
• 35’ – Pau pull one back: A well-timed run and finish gave the visitors hope.
• 42’ – Pau make it 3-2: A corner was headed home powerfully.
• 57’ – Reims fourth: A solo effort from the winger restored the two-goal cushion.
• 71’ – Reims fifth: A tap-in after a goalmouth scramble sealed the win.
• 83’ – Pau third: A late penalty made the scoreline respectable.

Standout Performers

Reims’ number 10 was at the heart of everything, scoring once and providing two assists. Their striker also bagged a brace. For Pau, the centre-forward scored twice and kept fighting until the end, but the defence simply couldn’t cope with Reims’ pace and movement.

Table Impact

The victory moved Reims up to 5th in the Ligue 2 standings, firmly in the promotion play-off race with just a few matches remaining. Pau, meanwhile, slipped to 16th and are now only three points above the relegation zone, needing to tighten up defensively.