Clermont 1-1 Quevilly Rouen Métropole
International Club Friendly — 23 July 2026

Match Overview

Clermont Foot and Quevilly Rouen Métropole played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in a friendly held on 23 July 2026. The French Ligue 2 side Clermont, using the match as part of their build-up to the new campaign, faced a Quevilly side from the National (third tier) that showed no inferiority complex.

Key Moments

Clermont opened the scoring in the 34th minute when a slick passing move released their striker through on goal, and he finished calmly into the far corner. Quevilly responded well after the interval, equalising in the 63rd minute with a powerful strike from the edge of the box after a corner was only partially cleared.

Both teams had opportunities to snatch a winner. Clermont hit the crossbar from a free kick, while Quevilly’s quick winger forced a sharp save from the Clermont goalkeeper in the 82nd minute.

Tactical Story

Clermont dominated possession, especially in the first half, using a 4-2-3-1 shape that allowed full-backs to push high. Quevilly sat deeper and looked to hit on the break, but their disciplined defensive block frustrated Clermont after the break. The second-half equaliser came from a moment of individual quality rather than sustained pressure.

Standout Players

• Clermont’s attacking midfielder — Orchestrated much of his team’s best play and provided the assist for the opener.
• Quevilly’s goalkeeper — Made three crucial saves, including a point-blank stop in added time.

What It Means

A useful workout for both sides. Clermont’s dominance in possession without a clean sheet will give their coaching staff areas to sharpen before competitive fixtures. Quevilly, meanwhile, proved they can compete against a higher-league opponent, a positive sign ahead of their National campaign.