Rodez Aveyron secured a valuable 2-1 away victory against Clermont in a French Ligue 2 match on February 14, 2026. The visitors came from behind to claim all three points in an entertaining contest that kicked off at 03:00. Clermont started strongly and took a deserved lead midway through the first half, finishing a flowing move to send the home fans into celebration. Rodez, however, showed great resilience and equalized just before the halftime whistle with a powerful header from a set-piece. The second half was an even affair until Rodez scored the decisive goal against the run of play, catching Clermont on a swift counter-attack. Clermont threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, hitting the post in the dying minutes, but Rodez's defense held on for a crucial win. The match result was a significant upset, denting Clermont's position in the upper half of the league table while providing Rodez with three points that moved them away from the relegation battle. The performance showcased Rodez's fighting spirit and effectiveness on the break.