Ligue 1 Regular Season - 28
Lille 3 - 0 FT Lens
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
44' H. Haraldsson (M. Fernandez-Pardo)
A. Thomasson 45'+5
45'+5 N. Ngoy
HT
49' F. Correia
↓ W. Said ↑A. Saint-Maximin 55'
↓ N. Celik ↑A. Haidara 55'
↓ A. Thomasson ↑F. Sotoca 67'
71' B. Ozer
73' ↓ F. Correia ↑O. Giroud
73' ↓ H. Haraldsson ↑B. Andre
S. Abdulhamid 78'
80' ↓ N. Mukau ↑E. Mbappe
80' ↓ M. Fernandez-Pardo ↑G. Perrin
↓ F. Thauvin ↑A. Bulatovic 85'
↓ O. Edouard ↑R. Fofana 85'
90' E. Mbappe
90'+4 ↓ R. Perraud ↑C. Verdonk
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lille
Goalkeepers
Berke Özer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thomas Meunier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Ngoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aïssa Mandi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Romain Perraud 
NPC
94
Minutes
94
Minutes
41%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Nabil Bentaleb 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ngal'ayel Mukau
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Hakon Arnar Haraldsson 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Félix Correia 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Forwards
Matías Fernández
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.5
Rating
BENCH
Arnaud Bodart 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Calvin Verdonk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsandro Ribeiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Mbappé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin André
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaëtan Perrin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soriba Diaoune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olivier Giroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Nidal Čelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Ismaelo Ganiou 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Malang Sarr 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Midfielders
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Sangare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrien Thomasson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Matthieu Udol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Florian Thauvin
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Wesley Saïd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amadou Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan Saint-Maximin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | Lens | 3 - 0 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 03/30/2025 | Lille | 1 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 10/26/2024 | Lens | 0 - 2 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 03/29/2024 | Lille | 2 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 10/08/2023 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 03/04/2023 | Lens | 1 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
Lille Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +38
P: 28 GD: +27
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +10
P: 28 GD: +12
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: +12
P: 28 GD: -4
P: 28 GD: +4
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -11
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -22
P: 28 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +43
P: 30 GD: +28
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 30 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +11
P: 30 GD: +18
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: -3
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 31 GD: -17
P: 30 GD: -13
P: 30 GD: -22
P: 31 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lille Dismantle Lens in Ruthless Derby Masterclass
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. What was billed as a tense top-of-the-table showdown quickly unravelled into a breathtaking exhibition of offensive firepower from the dominant hosts.
A Deceptive Opening
The atmosphere inside the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy crackled with raw anticipation, perfectly reflecting the enormous Stakes of this fierce regional rivalry. Both sides entered the pitch knowing European qualification hung in the balance. For much of the first half, Lille calmly controlled possession, circulating the ball with precision and probing for structural weaknesses while Lens opted to sit deep and absorb the pressure. At the back, Aïssa Mandi was an absolute fortress, snuffing out rare counter-attacks with ease and ensuring his goalkeeper remained completely untested. The tight tactical stalemate seemed destined to hold until the interval, testing the patience of the home supporters. However, a sudden, incisive injection of attacking pace changed the complexion of the tie completely. In the 44th minute, Matías Fernández expertly carved open the stubborn defence to tee up Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, who fired home to ignite a deafening roar from the stands.
The 14-Minute Blitz
After the restart, the delicate Balance of the match was obliterated in truly spectacular fashion. Rather than cautiously protecting their slim advantage, the home side came out of the tunnel determined to go straight for the jugular. Barely four minutes into the second half, Félix Correia doubled the advantage with a clinical finish that left the visiting goalkeeper rooted to the spot. The visitors were clearly reeling, struggling to maintain their shape, and before they could implement any tactical reorganisation, disaster struck once again. Relentless pressure forced a fatal error in the box, and a penalty awarded in the 58th minute allowed Fernández to step up and confidently convert from twelve yards. In a devastating, breathless 14-minute window straddling the half-time break, the hosts had plundered three unanswered goals, effectively killing the contest dead and leaving their overwhelmed rivals chasing shadows.
Total Submission
The final half-hour essentially served as a protracted masterclass in elite game management, sustained by an unrelenting Intensity that successfully starved the visitors of any clear route back into the match. The underlying performance data tells a brutally honest story of the afternoon: the victors amassed a staggering 3.63 expected goals while restricting their battered opponents to a paltry 0.59. Lens could only muster a single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes. This comprehensive, suffocating victory serves as a massive warning shot across the rest of Ligue 1. Securing local bragging rights in the Derby du Nord is always incredibly sweet for the fanbase, but the three points earned here carry a far greater weight. They are absolutely vital in the team's relentless pursuit of top-tier European qualification, proving definitively that they possess the firepower to thrive when the spotlight burns brightest.
Key Questions
What made Matías Fernández the Man of the Match?
Boasting an exceptional 8.5 rating, his creative vision provided the opening assist before he ruthlessly converted a penalty to seal the demolition.
What does this mean for Lille's season?
This emphatic derby victory solidifies their standing in the upper echelons of the table, providing massive momentum for their European qualification push.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Not for the hosts. They channelled the pressure into a fluid, dominant attacking performance, suffocating their rivals while creating high-quality chances at will.
What is the Derby du Nord?
The Derby du Nord is the rivalry between Lille and Lens, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
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.
Derby du Nord: Bragging Rights Meet Top-Tier Ambitions
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. With crucial European qualification spots on the line for both sides, this regional rivalry carries season-defining weight.
The Setup
Lille welcome Lens to Stade Pierre-Mauroy on April 04, 2026, for a highly anticipated clash. A massive Stakes rating reflects the reality of the Ligue 1 table: the visitors sit second with 59 points, while the hosts are fifth and hunting a top-four spot. The Balance metric is perfectly split, indicating an incredibly tight affair between two evenly matched squads who refuse to back down. A soaring Form rating shows the home side are unbeaten in five league outings, though Lens remain lethal on the road with an impressive away win rate. High-end Stars metrics confirm that elite playmakers like Florian Thauvin will be crucial in dictating the final-third tempo.
Key Battle
The tactical focal point centers on Aïssa Mandi anchoring the home defense against the surging Odsonne Édouard. Mandi must utilize all his positional awareness and aggressive tackling to neutralize the striker's physical presence. If the home back line affords the Lens forward even a fraction of space inside the penalty area, the visitors will ruthlessly punish them.
Our Prediction
We expect a fiercely contested 1-1 draw. The hosts will command early possession through midfield overloads, but Lens will exploit transitional gaps, leading to shared points in a predictably tense, physical derby battle.