Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Versailles beat Fleury 91 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at Stade Montbauron, going 2-0 up through first-half and early second-half goals before Marvyn Belliard's late consolation.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Versailles struck first in the 28th minute. The hosts worked the ball through midfield and finished calmly to take a 1-0 lead, which they carried into half-time.
Seven minutes after the restart, Versailles doubled their advantage. A goal in the 52nd minute put the hosts firmly in control, leaving Fleury with a two-goal mountain to climb in the final half-hour.
Fleury kept pushing and found a lifeline in the 85th minute. Marvyn Belliard pulled one back for the visitors, setting up a nervy finale. But Versailles held firm to see out the 2-1 result.
The turning point
Versailles' second goal — struck just seven minutes after the restart — was the decisive moment. Fleury had held their shape defensively in the first half, limiting the damage to a single goal. Conceding again so early in the second period forced them to open up and chase the game, which played into Versailles' hands.
Key performers
Marvyn Belliard (Fleury 91) — The only Fleury player to find the net, his 85th-minute header gave the visitors hope of a late comeback. He was the visitors' most dangerous attacking outlet throughout the second half.
Versailles' goalscorers (28', 52') — While the provider payload does not name the individual scorers, the timing of both goals was crucial. The first settled early nerves; the second effectively killed the contest as a competitive affair.
By the numbers — interpreted
The 2-1 scoreline flatters Fleury slightly. Versailles led from the 28th minute and were never truly threatened until Belliard's late consolation. The pattern fits Versailles' broader pre-season form: they had already beaten Red Star 2-1 and FC 93 3-1, with a 1-1 draw against Dunkerque earlier in July. The team is building a habit of winning tight matches.
What it means
Both sides are preparing for the 2026-27 National (Ligue 3) season. Versailles continued their encouraging pre-season trajectory, while Fleury will need to sharpen their attack — a late goal was the only time they seriously troubled the hosts. The result extends Versailles' unbeaten head-to-head record against Fleury to four matches (two wins, two draws), a run stretching back to their first meeting in 2020.
Versailles open their National season at home to La Roche on 7 August 2026. Fleury travel to Amiens on the same day.
Verdict
A controlled pre-season performance from Versailles, who were never really tested until the final five minutes. Fleury's late fightback through Belliard was a positive sign, but they will need more sustained attacking threat before the real action begins on 7 August.
Rivalry since 2020
Versailles vs Fleury 91 Head to Head Results· 4
Versailles and Fleury 91 have met 4 times — Versailles won 2, Fleury 91 won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. Versailles leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.75 per match (5 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Versailles are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2023.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 1 Aug 2026