Match report

Lille Stuns Marseille 2-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Marseille
Marseille
1–2
FT
Lille
Lille
Mar 22, 2026

Lille emerged victorious against Marseille in a tightly contested Ligue 1 match, overcoming an early goal from E. Nwaneri to clinch a 2-1 win. T. Meunier and O. Giroud scored crucial goals for Lille, securing the victory despite early setbacks and multiple substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • E. Nwaneri scored the opening goal for Marseille in the 43rd minute
  • • T. Meunier equalized for Lille in the 49th minute
  • • O. Giroud secured the win for Lille with a goal in the 86th minute
  • • N. Ngoy and Calvin Verdonk received yellow cards for Lille
  • • E. Nwaneri was substituted off in the 18th minute for M. Greenwood

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 22 T. Weah (D)
  • 5 L. Balerdi (D)
  • 32 F. Medina (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 10 M. Greenwood (M)
  • 27 Q. Timber (M)
  • 14 I. Paixao (M)
  • 17 P. Aubameyang (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. De Lange
  • 8 H. Abdelli
  • 4 C. Egan-Riley
  • 11 E. Nwaneri
  • 26 B. Nadir
  • 6 T. Nnadi
  • 28 B. Pavard
  • 9 A. Gouiri
  • 20 H. J. Traore

Lille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Ozer (G)
  • 12 T. Meunier (D)
  • 3 N. Ngoy (D)
  • 23 A. Mandi (D)
  • 24 C. Verdonk (D)
  • 6 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 32 A. Bouaddi (M)
  • 17 N. Mukau (M)
  • 10 H. Haraldsson (M)
  • 27 F. Correia (M)
  • 7 M. Fernandez-Pardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Bodart
  • 9 O. Giroud
  • 4 Alexsandro
  • 14 M. Broholm
  • 20 N. Edjouma
  • 33 L. Baret
  • 35 S. Diaoune
  • 18 C. Mbemba
  • 15 R. Perraud

Timeline

  1. Lille
    1' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    N. Ngoy

    Foul

  2. Lille
    13' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    Calvin Verdonk

    Foul

  3. Marseille
    18' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Greenwood · On: E. Nwaneri
  4. Marseille
    43' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nwaneri · Assist: I. Paixao
  5. Lille
    45'+8 Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Berke Özer · On: Arnaud Bodart
  6. Lille
    49' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Meunier
  7. Marseille
    65' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Kondogbia · On: A. Gouiri
  8. Marseille
    75' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: H. J. Traore
  9. Lille
    78' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Correia · On: O. Giroud
  10. Lille
    78' Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Calvin Verdonk · On: R. Perraud
  11. Lille
    86' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Giroud · Assist: T. Meunier
  12. Lille
    90' Lille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Haraldsson · On: C. Mbemba

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Lille
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 89% 84%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 534 444
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.67 0.97
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 476 373
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lille's quick response through T. Meunier just minutes after E. Nwaneri's goal shifted momentum
  • ▸ The introduction of O. Giroud and his subsequent goal in the 86th minute sealed Lille's victory, solidifying their lead in the match