Ligue 1 Gameweek 2
Strasbourg 2 - 1 FT Lens
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' Jeyland Mitchell
Florian Thauvin 38'
HT
48' Gessime Yassine (Sebastian Nanasi)
56' Jacobo Ortega
↓ Maik Nawrocki ↑Ruben Aguilar 62'
Franjo Ivanovic 69'
↓ Michaël Cuisance ↑Andrija Bulatović 72'
↓ Franjo Ivanovic ↑Thorgan Hazard 73'
76' ↓ Giovanni Reyna ↑Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
Ruben Aguilar 80'
83' ↓ Jacobo Ortega ↑Sekou Mara
83' ↓ Lucas Høgsberg ↑Abdoul Karim Coulibaly
84' Gessime Yassine
85' Gessime Yassine (Sebastian Nanasi)
↓ Abdallah Sima ↑Florian Sotoca 89'
↓ Michał Skóraś ↑Mezian Soares Mesloub 89'
90' ↓ Sebastian Nanasi ↑Mateo Del Blanco
90' ↓ Gessime Yassine ↑Fábio Baldé
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Strasbourg
Goalkeepers
F. Jörgensen 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
G. Antwi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Omobamidele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Høgsberg
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Diogo Sousa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Diop 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gessime Yassine 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.4
Rating
G. Reyna
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
S. Nanasi 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Ortega
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
M. Piekutowski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Del Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Amougou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Brantlind
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Noubissie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Amo-Ameyaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Amadu Uri Baldé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
R. Risser
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
M. Nawrocki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
I. Ganiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sagnan 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Skóraś 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
34%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Y. Titraoui 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
55
Passes
11
Duels
M. Cuisance
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
M. Udol
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Thauvin 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
F. Ivanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
A. Sima
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
8%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
N. Čelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mezian Mesloub
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Hazard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bulatović
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
F. Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | Strasbourg | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 11/22/2025 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 02/16/2025 | Lens | 0 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 10/06/2024 | Strasbourg | 2 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 02/10/2024 | Lens | 3 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 09/29/2023 | Strasbourg | 0 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 04/07/2023 | Lens | 2 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 01/11/2023 | Strasbourg | 2 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 04/03/2022 | Strasbourg | 1 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 09/22/2021 | Lens | 0 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
02/27/2026
11/22/2025
02/16/2025
10/06/2024
02/10/2024
09/29/2023
04/07/2023
01/11/2023
04/03/2022
09/22/2021
Strasbourg Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Yassine's Heroics Stun High-Flying Lens in Meinau Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Our take is simple: this was a quintessential underdog triumph where sheer willpower dismantled a top-tier side.
The Opening Exchange
The Stade de la Meinau crackled with expectation as Strasbourg looked to defy their bleak position in the relegation zone. From the kickoff, the Intensity was off the charts, with both sides trading heavy blows in an end-to-end spectacle. Despite arriving as heavy favourites chasing the Champions League spots, Lens found themselves facing a surprisingly assertive home side who edged possession with fifty-two percent of the ball. The visitors eventually broke through in the thirty-eighth minute when Florian Thauvin stepped up to confidently convert a penalty. That spot-kick seemed destined to dictate the tempo, yet a barrage of thirty-three combined shots proved this contest was rapidly turning into a relentless shooting gallery. The early deficit left the hosts searching for a desperate spark.
The Dramatic Pivot
The script flipped entirely just three minutes into the second half. Gessime Yassine ignited the stadium, levelling the scoreline after a brilliant piece of vision from Sebastian Nanasi. This equaliser completely altered the Balance of the contest. The hosts were flying, riding a massive wave of momentum that seemingly peaked in the fifty-sixth minute when Jacobo Ortega found the back of the net. However, the celebrations were cut brutally short. VAR intervened to cancel the goal, completely sucking the air out of the ground. That solitary tactical decision forced the home side to dig even deeper, setting up a phenomenal final third of the match where both goalkeepers were called into action repeatedly, accumulating eleven heroic saves between them.
A Fitting Resolution
As the final whistle approached, the Stakes could not have been higher for a team desperately needing points for survival. Just when a draw seemed the likely outcome, Yassine delivered a moment of pure magic in the eighty-fifth minute. Feeding off another pinpoint delivery from Nanasi, he smashed home his second goal of the afternoon. This stunning late winner completed a sensational comeback and delivered a massive Upset Factor given the enormous gap in the table. While the visitors missed a golden chance to pressure the league leaders, the hosts celebrated a monumental victory that could single-handedly reshape their season trajectory. A true masterclass in late resilience at the Meinau.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened in the 56th minute to deny Jacobo Ortega a crucial goal, heightening the drama and suspense before the eventual late winner.
What made Gessime Yassine the Man of the Match?
Yassine netted a phenomenal second-half brace, including an 85th-minute winner, capping off a stellar individual display that turned the match completely.
How dramatic was the late winner by Gessime Yassine?
Breaking the deadlock in the 85th minute, his strike completed a stunning comeback against heavy favourites, sending the home crowd into absolute delirium.
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 Hunt Title Edge While Strasbourg Stare Into the Abyss
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. An extreme top-versus-bottom clash that tests Lens' championship mettle just two weeks into the campaign.
The Setup
The campaign is barely breathing, yet this August 29, 2026 clash at Stade de la Meinau already carries massive weight. Lens sit second, dreaming of an early title race advantage after smashing in five goals. Strasbourg, rooted to 18th, are already tasting the bitterness of a relegation battle. A dismal Form rating for the hosts highlights their defensive collapse. Despite the gap in the table, our Balance metrics suggest the betting markets see this as surprisingly competitive. The Stakes are naturally lower in week two, but panic sets in fast. Strasbourg need their Stars—chiefly V. Barco—to step up and stop the bleeding.
Key Battle
This is a fundamental mismatch of units. Strasbourg’s backline shipped four goals on opening day, showing glaring structural flaws. They now face a dynamic Lens attack that hit five last week. If the home defense sits too deep, the visitors will carve them open with sheer numbers and pace.
Our Prediction
Lens takes all three points. Expect the visitors to control possession and probe patiently before exploiting Strasbourg's fragile confidence on the flanks.