Match report
Lille Defeats Toulouse 4-0 in Ligue 1 Clash
Toulouse
0–4
FT
Lille
Apr 12, 2026
In a standout performance, Lille secured a 4-0 victory over Toulouse in their Ligue 1 match, leaving Toulouse struggling to cope with the visitors' offensive prowess. The game turned dramatically after Toulouse’s Mark McKenzie was shown a red card, paving the way for Lille to capitalize and extend their lead.
Key Facts
- • Lille's T. Meunier scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute, assisted by H. Haraldsson.
- • Toulouse’s Mark McKenzie was sent off with a red card in the 48th minute for holding.
- • R. Perraud extended Lille’s lead in the 50th minute, followed by M. Fernandez-Pardo’s goal in the 55th minute, assisted by B. Andre.
- • O. Giroud secured Lille’s fourth goal from a penalty in the 88th minute.
- • Toulouse made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Y. Gboho and J. Russell-Rowe, to attempt a comeback.
Lineups
Toulouse
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Guillaume Restes (G)
- 3 Mark McKenzie (D)
- 35 Seny Koumbassa (D)
- 2 Rasmus Nicolaisen (D)
- 19 Djibril Sidibé (M)
- 23 Cristian Cásseres Jr. (M)
- 18 Pape Diop (M)
- 24 Dayann Methalie (M)
- 15 Aron Dønnum (F)
- 10 Yann Gboho (F)
- 20 Emersonn (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Kjetil Haug
- 4 Charlie Cresswell
- 11 Santiago Hidalgo
- 45 Alexis Vossah
- 40 Naime Said Mchindra
- 7 Julian Vignolo
- 12 Warren Kamanzi
- 77 Mario Sauer
- 13 Jacen Russell-Rowe
Lille
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Berke Özer (G)
- 12 Thomas Meunier (D)
- 3 Nathan Ngoy (D)
- 23 Aïssa Mandi (D)
- 15 Romain Perraud (D)
- 6 Nabil Bentaleb (M)
- 21 Benjamin Andre (M)
- 17 Ngal'ayel Mukau (M)
- 10 Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (M)
- 27 Félix Correia (M)
- 7 Matías Fernández (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Ayyoub Bouaddi
- 9 Olivier Giroud
- 28 Gaëtan Perrin
- 8 Ethan Mbappé
- 24 Calvin Verdonk
- 4 Alexsandro Ribeiro
- 22 Tiago Santos
- 18 Chancel Mbemba
- 16 Arnaud Bodart
Timeline
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23' Lille Goal · Normal GoalT. Meunier · Assist: H. Haraldsson
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48' Toulouse Card · Red CardMark McKenzie
Holding
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50' Lille Goal · Normal GoalR. Perraud
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55' Lille Goal · Normal GoalM. Fernandez-Pardo · Assist: B. Andre
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59' Toulouse subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Sidibe · On: C. Cresswell
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60' Toulouse subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Demba · On: A. Vossah
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60' Toulouse subst · Substitution 3Off: Aron Dønnum · On: W. Kamanzi
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63' Toulouse Card · Yellow CardEmersonn
Roughing
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71' Toulouse subst · Substitution 4Off: Emersonn · On: J. Russell-Rowe
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71' Lille subst · Substitution 1Off: Ngal'ayel Mukau · On: E. Mbappe
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71' Lille subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Correia · On: G. Perrin
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76' Lille subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Andre · On: O. Giroud
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76' Toulouse subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Gboho · On: S. Hidalgo
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80' Toulouse Card · Yellow CardDayann Methalie
Holding
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82' Lille subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Meunier · On: T. Santos
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83' Lille subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Perraud · On: Calvin Verdonk
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88' Lille Goal · PenaltyO. Giroud
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90'+4 Lille Var · Goal Disallowed - FoulG. Perrin
Match Stats
| Stat | Toulouse | Lille |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 90% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 367 | 627 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 10 |
| xG | 0.96 | 1.84 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 304 | 567 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Toulouse’s red card to Mark McKenzie in the 48th minute shifted the momentum towards Lille, allowing them to dominate the game.
- ▸ Lille's penalty goal by O. Giroud in the 88th minute solidified their victory, making it difficult for Toulouse to recover.