Ligue 1 Regular Season - 23
Lens 2 - 3 FT Monaco
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' O. Edouard (A. Thomasson)
↓ K. Diatta ↑A. Bamba 31'
HT
56' F. Thauvin
F. Balogun (M. Coulibaly) 62'
63' ↓ O. Edouard ↑A. Sima
↓ S. Adingra ↑A. Fati 69'
D. Zakaria (Caio Henrique) 70'
A. Fati 72'
74' S. Abdulhamid
75' ↓ S. Abdulhamid ↑R. Aguilar
75' ↓ A. Saint-Maximin ↑R. Fofana
↓ F. Balogun ↑M. Biereth 85'
87' ↓ R. Aguilar ↑A. Bermont
87' ↓ A. Bulatovic ↑F. Sotoca
W. Faes 90'+2
90'+4 I. Ganiou
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nidal Čelik 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Ismaelo Ganiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malang Sarr 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Andrija Bulatovic 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Adrien Thomasson 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Matthieu Udol
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Florian Thauvin
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Allan Saint-Maximin
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Odsonne Édouard 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arthur Masuaku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Aguilar 
CAMEO
12
Minutes
12
Minutes
10
Touches
None
Events
Anthony Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amadou Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fode Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Philipp Köhn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thilo Kehrer 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Denis Zakaria
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Wout Faes
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jordan Teze 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Krépin Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
31
Entry
Mamadou Coulibaly 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Lamine Camara 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
59
Passes
12
Duels
Caio Henrique
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Forwards
Folarin Balogun 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
Simon Adingra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Jules Stawiecki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yann Lienard
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilane Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Nibombe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ansu Fati 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
26
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Paris Brunner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mika Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2025 | Monaco | 1 - 4 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 17/05/2025 | Lens | 4 - 0 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 01/09/2024 | Monaco | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 25/02/2024 | Lens | 2 - 3 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 07/01/2024 | Lens | 2 - 2 | Monaco | Coupe de France | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 02/09/2023 | Monaco | 3 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 22/04/2023 | Lens | 3 - 0 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 20/08/2022 | Monaco | 1 - 4 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 21/05/2022 | Lens | 2 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 30/01/2022 | Lens | 2 - 4 | Monaco | Coupe de France | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
Lens Win
Monaco Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +33
P: 23 GD: +24
P: 23 GD: +14
P: 23 GD: +17
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 23 GD: -16
P: 23 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +26
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +4
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
Monaco Shock the League Leaders at the Bollaert-Delelis
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A title-race shocker that saw the league leaders crumble under a ten-minute onslaught from a clinical Monaco side.
The Early Siege
Stade Bollaert-Delelis was rocking from the start as the league leaders looked to cement their dominance over the chasing pack. It took only three minutes for O. Edouard to find the net, capitalising on a sharp delivery from A. Thomasson. This early breakthrough gave the hosts a high Intensity rating, as they squeezed the visitors and forced them into deep defensive pockets. Lens controlled the rhythm for the majority of the first half, showcasing the poise of a side sitting comfortably at the top of the table. Monaco struggled to find any creative outlets, as their usual midfield flow was disrupted by a relentless home press that left them chasing shadows for long periods.
Ten Minutes of Madness
The match exploded into life after the interval, initially looking like a comfortable afternoon for the home side. When Florian Thauvin doubled the lead in the 56th minute, the result seemed a formality. However, the Balance of the contest shifted violently in a chaotic ten-minute window. Folarin Balogun ignited the spark for Monaco in the 62nd minute, finishing with composure to give the visitors a lifeline. Suddenly, the leaders looked fragile. D. Zakaria leveled the score in the 70th minute after a precise cross from Caio Henrique, leaving the home fans in stunned silence as the momentum completely evaporated from the yellow and red shirts.
A Massive Blow to the Leaders
The ultimate blow came just two minutes after the equalizer. Super-sub A. Fati, having only been on the pitch for three minutes, completed the sensational turnaround to make it 2-3. This massive Upset Factor was underscored by a clinical Monaco side that turned limited opportunities into maximum damage. For the hosts, a barrage of 18 shots resulted in heartbreak as they failed to protect a two-goal cushion. The high Stakes of the title race were palpable at the final whistle; Lens remain top, but their aura of invincibility has been shattered. For Monaco, this victory proves they can compete with the elite, injecting fresh drama into the Ligue 1 table as the season reaches its business end.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking with 28 total shots combined with a clinical three-goal surge by Monaco in the second half.
How did Lens complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, Lens were the ones who lost the lead; it was Monaco who came back from 2-0 down to win.
What does this mean for Lens's season?
It is a major setback that tightens the title race, showing the leaders are vulnerable despite their points advantage.
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 Primed to Assert Title Credentials
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Lens must translate their red-hot momentum into three points to keep their title dreams alive against an unpredictable Monaco.
The Setup
Lens enters this clash with a Form rating that signals pure dominance, backed by a relentless surge up the table. Their record at Stade Bollaert-Delelis is fearsome, boasting an 85.7% home win rate that has made them nearly untouchable in front of their own fans. On the other side, Monaco is spiraling, having dropped four of their last five matches. However, the high Stars rating for the visitors means individual quality like M. Akliouche and D. Zakaria cannot be ignored. With the Stakes firmly attached to the title race, Lens knows there is no room for error if they want to stay on the leader's heels.
Key Battle
The tactical battle will be won in the engine room. Lens relies on the energetic A. Diouf to disrupt play and launch rapid counters. He will go head-to-head with D. Zakaria, who must find a way to stabilize a shaky Monaco midfield. If the Lens defensive unit, marshaled by F. Medina, can keep M. Biereth quiet, the home side will have total control over the flow of the game.
Our Verdict
Our take is that Lens will suffocate Monaco from the opening whistle. The intensity of the home crowd at Stade Bollaert-Delelis usually leads to an early breakthrough, and given Monaco's fragile confidence, one goal might be enough to open the floodgates. Expect a professional performance from the hosts, resulting in a comfortable multi-goal victory that keeps their championship dreams very much alive.