Montpellier
Fixtures
| France Ligue 2 | 55' | 5 |
[16] Guingamp
vs
Montpellier [11] 
|
- | 1-0 | |
| France Ligue 2 | 09/20 12:00 | 6 |
Montpellier vs
SC Bastia
|
- | View | |
| France Ligue 2 | 09/23 18:30 | 7 |
Montpellier vs
Boulogne
|
- | View | |
| France Ligue 2 | 09/27 12:00 | 8 |
Laval
vs
Montpellier
|
- | View | |
| France Ligue 2 | 10/04 18:00 | 9 |
Montpellier vs
St Etienne
|
- | View | |
| France Ligue 2 | 10/18 12:00 | 10 |
Dunkerque
vs
Montpellier
|
- | View |
Results
| France Ligue 2 | 09/12 19:00 | 5 |
Guingamp
v
Montpellier
|
- | PPT. | |
| France Ligue 2 | 08/29 18:00 | 4 |
[9] Montpellier v
Amiens
[7] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| France Ligue 2 | 08/23 12:00 | 3 |
[8] Troyes
v
Montpellier [6]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| France Ligue 2 | 08/18 18:45 | 2 |
[10] Le Mans
v
Montpellier [11]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| France Ligue 2 | 08/15 18:00 | 2 |
Le Mans
v
Montpellier
|
- | PPT. | |
| France Ligue 2 | 08/09 18:00 | 1 |
[11] Montpellier v
Red Star FC 93
[14] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Club Friendly List | 07/26 15:15 | - |
SC Bastia
v
Montpellier
|
W | 0-1 | |
| Club Friendly List | 07/23 16:00 | - |
Montpellier v
Aubagne Air Bel
|
W | 3-0 | |
| Europe Friendlies | 07/18 16:00 | - |
Montpellier v
Rodez
|
L | 0-2 | |
| France Ligue 1 | 05/17 19:00 | 34 |
[15] Nantes
v
Montpellier [18]
|
L | 3-0 | |
| France Ligue 1 | 05/10 19:00 | 33 |
[18] Montpellier v
PSG
[1] 
|
L | 1-4 | |
| France Ligue 1 | 05/04 15:15 | 32 |
[9] Brest
v
Montpellier [18]
|
L | 1-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 38 | 18 | 20 |
| Wins | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Draws | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Losses | 26 | 9 | 17 |
| Goals for | 29 | 20 | 9 |
| Goals against | 77 | 39 | 38 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 21 | 7 | 14 |
Wikipedia - Montpellier HSC
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club (French: [mɔ̃pəlje eʁo spɔʁ klœb]; Occitan: Montpelhièr Erau Sport Club), commonly referred to as Montpellier HSC, is a French professional football club based in Montpellier, Occitanie, France. The club's origins date back to 1919, but it was officially founded in 1974 through a merger of both Stade Olympique Montpelliérain and AS Paillade.
The club currently competes in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. They play their home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city. The first team is managed by Zoumana Camara.
Montpellier is owned by Laurent Nicollin, the son of Louis Nicollin, a French entrepreneur, who had been owner since 1974. The club have produced several famous players in its history, most notably Laurent Blanc, who has served as manager of the France national team. Blanc is also the club's all-time leading goalscorer. Eric Cantona, Roger Milla, Carlos Valderrama and Olivier Giroud are other players who have played in Montpellier's colours. In 2001, Montpellier introduced a women's team.
Montpellier has a long-standing rivalry with nearby team Nîmes Olympique against whom they contest the Derby du Languedoc.
History
Origins (1919–1974)
Montpellier was founded in 1919 as Stade Olympique Montpelliérain and soon went on to win the Coupe de France in 1929 in a 2–0 victory over FC Sète. SO Montpelliérain was one of twenty clubs to have played in the inaugural 1932–33 Division 1 season, the first season of professional top flight football in France. In 1974, SO Montpelliérain merged with AS Paillade to form the current interation of the club, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club.
Continued success & promotions and relegations (1974–2011)
Many decades later, Montpellier went on to win their second Coupe de France in 1990 in a 2–1 victory over RC Paris. The club went on to win the Coupe de la Ligue in 1992 in a 3–1 victory over Angers. The club ended the decade winning the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 1999. Montpellier was relegated to Division 2, as it was known as at the time, at the end of the 1999–2000 season finishing in last place on 31 points. They were promoted the following season, returning to Division 1 for the 2001–02 season. The club was again relegated to Ligue 2 at the end of the 2003–04 season and went on to spend five consecutive seasons in Ligue 2 before being promoted back to Ligue 1 for the 2009–10 season where they finished in 5th place.
Title winners & eventual relegation (2011–present)
At the end of the 2011–12 season, Montpellier won its first Ligue 1 title, finishing the season with 82 points, three points ahead of runners-up Paris Saint-Germain. On 20 May 2012, in a game marred by stoppages for crowd violence, John Utaka scored a brace to secure a 2–1 victory over Auxerre, winning the Ligue 1 title for Montpellier. Olivier Giroud, who finished the season with 21 goals and 9 assists, was the league's top goal scorer. Despite being tied on goals with Paris Saint-Germain attacker Nenê, he was named the league's top scorer by the Ligue de Football Professionnel due to finishing with more goals in open play.
On 26 April 2025, after 16 consecutive seasons in Ligue 1, Montpellier was relegated to Ligue 2.
The team has experienced various successes throughout its history, most notably winning the Ligue 1 title in the 2011-2012 season, which marked a significant achievement in the club's journey. Montpellier is recognized for its strong youth academy, which has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to make their mark in both domestic and international soccer.
Montpellier's playing style is characterized by a blend of technical skill and tactical discipline, often emphasizing teamwork and a strong defensive foundation. The club has a dedicated fan base that passionately supports the team, creating an electric atmosphere during home games.
In addition to its league success, Montpellier has also competed in various domestic cup competitions, showcasing its competitive spirit and ambition to achieve further glory. With a commitment to developing talent and a focus on building a competitive squad, Montpellier continues to be a prominent force in French soccer.