Ligue 1 Regular Season - 27
Lens 5 - 1 FT Angers
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' F. Thauvin (S. Abdulhamid)
25' O. Edouard (F. Thauvin)
39' M. Sangare (A. Thomasson)
HT
46' ↓ M. Sangare ↑A. Bulatovic
48' O. Edouard (F. Thauvin)
↓ L. Mouton ↑L. Raolisoa 58'
L. Machine (L. Raolisoa) 62'
69' ↓ F. Thauvin ↑A. Sima
69' ↓ O. Edouard ↑A. Saint-Maximin
70' ↓ F. Sotoca ↑R. Fofana
↓ H. Belkebla ↑M. Courcoul 70'
↓ F. Hanin ↑D. Sinate 70'
↓ L. Machine ↑H. Djibirin 71'
72' M. Udol (A. Sima)
81' ↓ A. Thomasson ↑F. Sylla
↓ B. van den Boomen ↑P. Capelle 81'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nidal Čelik 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ismaelo Ganiou 
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
96
Passes
8
Duels
Malang Sarr 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
84%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Saud Abdulhamid
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Mamadou Sangare 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Adrien Thomasson 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Matthieu Udol 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.5
Rating
Forwards
Florian Thauvin
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Florian Sotoca
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Odsonne Édouard 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oscar Lenne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fode Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdallah Sima 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
25
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Allan Saint-Maximin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erawan Garnier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angers
Goalkeepers
Oumar Pona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marius Louer 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Ousmane Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Lefort
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Florent Hanin
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Haris Belkebla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Branco van den Boomen
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Yassin Belkhdim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Mouton
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Amine Sbai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Lanroy Machine
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Lilian Raolisoa
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
36
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Marius Courcoul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Sinaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierrick Capelle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Biumla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibirin Harouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 26/01/2025 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 18/08/2024 | Angers | 0 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 18/03/2023 | Lens | 3 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 05/11/2022 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 27/02/2022 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 26/11/2021 | Lens | 2 - 2 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 28/02/2021 | Angers | 2 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 29/11/2020 | Lens | 1 - 3 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 03/05/2014 | Lens | 0 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 2 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
Lens Win
Angers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +26
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lens Send a Title Warning with Five-Goal Demolition
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 77/100. A ruthless attacking masterclass keeps the championship race burning brightly in the north of France.
Opening Act
Stade Bollaert-Delelis demanded a performance worthy of a championship charge before a ball was even kicked. The Stakes were immense for a Lens side hunting down the league leaders, and they certainly did not disappoint the home faithful. F. Thauvin set the tone brilliantly, slotting home a ruthless 13th-minute opener after a slick, incisive feed from S. Abdulhamid. That early breakthrough completely shattered the fragile Balance of the contest. Twelve minutes later, Thauvin effortlessly turned provider, teeing up O. Edouard to double the comfortable advantage. The visitors simply could not cope with the sheer Intensity of the hosts' relentless attacking waves. By the time M. Sangare added a brilliant third before the break, courtesy of A. Thomasson, the points were mathematically secured.
The Pivot
Any lingering hope of a miraculous comeback evaporated just three short minutes into the second half. Thauvin picked apart the porous Angers defence yet again, finding Edouard for his second clinical finish of the night. A brace for the striker highlighted his lethal touch inside the penalty area, but Thauvin was the undisputed architect pulling every single string in midfield. The visitors refused to completely roll over, however, showing some brief signs of life. Substitute L. Raolisoa made an immediate impact off the bench, setting up L. Machine to pull one back exactly on the hour mark. It was a fleeting moment of joy in a match otherwise dictated entirely by the home side's controlled possession and their remarkably aggressive pressing scheme.
Resolution
Our verdict is loud and clear: this was a massive statement of intent from a serious contender. A staggering 42 combined shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, keeping both goalkeepers incredibly busy with eight critical saves between them. Lens had the emphatic final say when substitute A. Sima unselfishly laid the ball off for M. Udol to smash home the fifth and final goal. The ruthless 5-1 destruction keeps the northern club right in the Champions League mix, sitting just a single point off the summit. For Angers, it is a harsh reality check as they remain firmly stuck in lower mid-table mediocrity. The Upset Factor was non-existent today; pure attacking quality prevailed from the very first minute to the last.
Key Questions
What made Florian Thauvin the Man of the Match?
Thauvin orchestrated the entire attack, scoring the 13th-minute opener and providing two brilliant assists to effortlessly dismantle the opposition defence.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A staggering 42 total shots created a chaotic shooting gallery. Lens's relentless attacking intensity simply overwhelmed the visitors' defensive structure.
What does this mean for Lens's season?
The massive win keeps them firmly in the title race, sitting second and just one single point away from the league summit.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title-Chasing Lens Aim to Overpower Angers
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Lens must turn Stade Bollaert-Delelis into a fortress once again to keep their championship dreams alive.
The Setup
Lens sit second on 56 points, deeply entrenched in a fierce title race that is capturing the imagination of their supporters. Their home record is frankly formidable, boasting an 84 percent win rate in front of their own passionate fans. Every single fixture is now a must-win scenario for the hosts. A massive Stakes rating underscores the importance of every point right now, as any slip-up could prove fatal to their Ligue 1 championship aspirations. Angers, sitting comfortably in mid-table at 11th with 32 points, arrive as heavy underdogs with far less on the line. The Form metrics show the hosts picking up significant momentum, while the visitors bring a patchy, inconsistent away record into this daunting clash.
Key Battle
The relentless home attacking unit will crash against the Angers backline from the very first whistle. With the overall Balance heavily tilted towards the title challengers, Angers will be forced to absorb immense pressure. They will rely heavily on their standout goalkeeper Hervé Koffi to weather the inevitable storm. He faces a barrage of shots from a confident frontline eager to pad their goal difference.
Our Prediction
Expect total, uncompromising dominance from the hosts. Lens will dictate the tempo early on, pinning the visitors deep inside their own half. The sheer quality and motivation of the home side will overwhelm Angers, ultimately securing a comfortable 2-0 victory to keep their title push firmly on track.