LOSC Lille vs RC Lens
Stade Pierre-Mauroy
F. Letexier
2025/2026
Match Report
Lille delivered a ruthless Derby du Nord performance, sweeping aside Lens 3-0 at the Decathlon Arena on Saturday evening. The hosts were in complete control throughout, ending their rivals' impressive 21-match scoring streak in emphatic fashion.
Hákon Haraldsson broke the deadlock just before half-time (44'), finishing off a slick move sparked by captain Aïssa Mandi's raking long pass. Félix Correia doubled the lead four minutes into the second half (49'), before Matías Fernández-Pardo converted from the penalty spot on 58 minutes to seal the rout.
The match was marred by two stoppages — first for visibility issues caused by flares, then in the 35th minute when discriminatory chanting from home fans forced the referee to halt proceedings.
The defeat is a hammer blow to Lens's title ambitions. They remain second on 59 points, but PSG now lead on 60 with a game in hand. Lille climb to third on 50 points.
Match Events
44'
45+5'
A. Thomasson(Tripping)
45+5'
N. Ngoy(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
49'
55'
55'
58'
67'
71'
B. Ozer(Delay of game)
73'
73'
78'
S. Abdulhamid(Tripping)
85'
85'
90'
E. Mbappe(Elbowing)
90+4'
44'
45+5'
A. Thomasson(Tripping)
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)N. Ngoy
45+5'
49'
55'
55'
58'
67'
(Delay of game)B. Ozer
71'
73'
78'
S. Abdulhamid(Tripping)
85'
85'
(Elbowing)E. Mbappe
90'
90+4'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | RC Lens | 20 | 3 | 7 | +28 | 63 |
| 4 | LOSC Lille | 16 | 6 | 8 | +15 | 54 |
Statistics
56%Possession44%
13Shots5
7Shots on Target1
3Corners3
9Fouls13
1Offsides1
3Yellow Cards2
468Passes371
1Saves4
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
20
LOSC Lille wins
13
Draws
10
RC Lens wins
Goals: 63 - 43
