Ol. Marcquois vs Suresnes

Suresnes made it two wins from two in Nationale this season with a 23–14 victory over Ol. Marcquois at Stadium Lille Metropole on Friday night, earning their first away win of the 2026 campaign.

How It Unfolded

Suresnes took control early, touching down two first-half tries to build a 13–7 half-time lead. Ol. Marcquois responded with a try — converted — of their own before the break, keeping the margin at six points.

In the second half, Suresnes landed a further try and added a penalty to extend the gap to nine. Ol. Marcquois scored a second converted try but could not close the deficit. The visitors finished with three tries, one conversion and two penalties; the hosts scored two converted tries.

The Turning Point

After conceding only one try in the first half despite facing persistent Suresnes pressure, Ol. Marcquois emerged for the second period needing to reset. Instead, Suresnes struck again early in the half with their third try of the night. That score pushed the lead beyond one converted try and forced the hosts into chase mode for the remaining 30 minutes — a task they could not complete.

Key Performers

Suresnes' forward pack dominated the gain-line collisions, creating the platform for three tries. The visitors' fly-half controlled territory efficiently with tactical kicking and converted one try. Ol. Marcquois' back three were lively in broken play, scoring both of the hosts' tries, but the supply of quick ball dried up as the game wore on.

By the Numbers — Interpreted

The scoreboard shows a nine-point final margin — three penalties' worth — which accurately reflects a match where Suresnes held the edge in both try count (3–2) and discipline (two penalties conceded by Ol. Marcquois were converted by the visitors). The 23–14 final line suggests Suresnes were clinical in the red zone without dominating possession entirely. Both sides converted their tries, indicating few wasted entries from either attack.

What It Means

Suresnes follow up their opening-round 23–13 win over Rouen with another victory, maintaining an early unbeaten start in Nationale 2026. Ol. Marcquois, who lost 25–20 at Bourgoin in round one, are still searching for their first win of the season. Next up for Suresnes: a home fixture against Massy on Friday 4 September. Ol. Marcquois travel to face Orléans on the same day.

Verdict

Suresnes did what solid Nationale sides do on the road — take your chances when they come and defend the lead. Ol. Marcquois were competitive in patches but lacked the finishing polish to overhaul a composed visiting side. Two rounds in, Suresnes look like a team that expects to be in the top half of the table.