Ligue 1 Regular Season - 20
Lens 1 - 0 FT Le Havre
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45'+1 R. Aguilar (M. Udol)
HT
S. Boufal 49'
↓ A. Sangante ↑D. N. Mosengo 59'
66' A. Thomasson
↓ S. Boufal ↑N. Obougou 69'
↓ Y. Zouaoui ↑T. Pembele 70'
75' ↓ O. Edouard ↑R. Fofana
L. Gourna-Douath 78'
↓ L. Nego ↑F. Doucoure 78'
↓ S. Ebonog ↑K. Quetant 90'+2
↓ S. Zagadou ↑F. Mambimbi 90'+3
90'+5 ↓ W. Said ↑A. Sima
90'+5 ↓ F. Thauvin ↑F. Sotoca
90'+7 K. Antonio
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kyllian Antonio 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Ismaelo Ganiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malang Sarr 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mamadou Sangare 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
76
Passes
19
Duels
Adrien Thomasson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthieu Udol 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Florian Thauvin
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
50
Passes
15
Duels
Wesley Saïd 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nidal Čelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amadou Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Le Havre
Goalkeepers
Lionel M'Pasi 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Stephan Zagadou 
NPC
94
Minutes
94
Minutes
37%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Ayumu Seko
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Arouna Sangante
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Loic Négo
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Lucas Gourna-Douath
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Simon Ebonog
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yanis Zouaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Rassoul Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issa Soumaré
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sofiane Boufal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Mory Diaw
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timothee Pembele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fodé Doucouré
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daren Nbenbege Mosengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassine Kechta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noam Obougou Jacquet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Godson Kyeremeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny Quetant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Mambimbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/08/2025 | Le Havre | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 01/03/2025 | Lens | 3 - 4 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 12/01/2025 | Le Havre | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 06/04/2024 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 20/10/2023 | Le Havre | 0 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 17/12/2022 | Lens | 3 - 0 | Le Havre | Friendlies Clubs | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
Lens Win
Le Havre Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +27
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lens Cement Top Spot with Grit
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A solitary strike from Aguilar ensured Lens maintained their grip on the summit while leaving Le Havre's survival hopes hanging by a thread.
The Opening Act
Lens dominated the narrative at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, though the scoreline remained dangerously thin throughout the evening. From the outset, the home side looked to assert their dominance at the top of the Ligue 1 table, testing the resolve of a Le Havre side desperately fighting for their top-flight status. The Balance of the match was heavily tilted towards the hosts, who edged possession with 54% of the ball. Matthieu Udol was a constant menace on the flank, recording three key passes as he searched for a breakthrough. Despite a barrage of 15 shots, the league leaders struggled to find the "Sniper" edge early on, as the visitors sat deep and absorbed the pressure with a disciplined low block that frustrated the partisan crowd.
The Pivot
The Intensity of the encounter reached its peak just as the fourth official signaled for first-half stoppage time. It was a moment of tactical perfection that finally broke the deadlock. Udol turned provider, delivering a pinpoint ball that found Ruben Aguilar in a high-traffic area. The finish was clinical, finding the back of the net in the 45th minute to send the home support into raptures. This goal fundamentally shifted the Stakes, forcing Le Havre to abandon their defensive shell. For Aguilar, the strike was a reward for a high-energy performance that saw him dictate play from midfield, ensuring the league leaders did not enter the interval with the anxiety of a stalemate hanging over them. The timing of the goal served as a psychological blow from which the visitors struggled to recover.
The Resolution
The second half was a story of survival and VAR-induced tension. Lens thought they had doubled their advantage in the 66th minute when A. Thomasson found the net, but a video review for handball quickly dampened the celebrations. Le Havre attempted to manufacture an Upset, launching several late incursions into the final third, but they were met by the impenetrable Robin Risser. The Lens goalkeeper was composed throughout, making two crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. As the final whistle blew, the relief at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis was palpable. The 1-0 victory keeps Lens firmly in the title race, while Le Havre remain mired in a relegation battle, still searching for the form required to pull away from the drop zone. Lens proved that even when not at their free-flowing best, they possess the championship mettle to grind out vital results.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Lens's season?
This victory cements Lens's position at the top of Ligue 1, maintaining their title charge and keeping their momentum alive during a crucial stage of the campaign.
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.
Lens: The Unstoppable Title Pursuit
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. This clash at Stade Bollaert-Delelis represents a pivotal moment for Lens to cement their status as league leaders against a struggling Le Havre side.
The Setup
Lens enter this fixture in blistering Form, boasting a perfect five-game winning streak that has propelled them to the top of Ligue 1. The Stakes are at their peak as the hosts look to maintain their gap in the title race. Conversely, Le Havre's Balance is under immense pressure; they sit 14th in the table and have struggled for consistency. The Stars are firmly aligned for the home side, whose tactical discipline and offensive efficiency make them heavy favorites against a visitor battling to stay clear of the relegation zone.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on the matchup between Odsonne Édouard and Issa Soumaré. Édouard provides the clinical edge in the final third that has defined Lens's success this season. Soumaré, tasked with leading the counter-attack, must find a way to breach one of the league's most resilient defenses if the visitors are to stand any chance.
Our Prediction
Expect Lens to dominate the tempo from the opening whistle at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The gulf in quality and momentum suggests a controlled 2-0 victory for the home side, unfolding through persistent wide-area pressure and a professional defensive display.