Match report

Lens Defeats Lille 3-0 in Ligue 1

Lens
Lens
3–0
FT
Lille
Lille
Sep 20, 2025

In a dominant display, Lens defeated Lille 3-0 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The victory was secured with timely strikes by Wylan Said in the 28th minute and Florian Thauvin just before halftime. Romain Fofana added the third goal in the second half to put Lens three points clear of their rivals, further showcasing Lens' strength in Ligue 1.

Key Facts

  • • Lens secured victory with goals from Said (28'), Thauvin (43') and Fofana (52').
  • • Lille suffered a yellow card for Calvin Verdonk at the 36th minute.
  • • Alassane Mandi received a yellow card at injury time of the first half.
  • • Lens made several substitutions in the second half, bringing on players like Aguilar and Edouard.

Lineups

Lens

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 R. Risser (G)
  • 24 J. Gradit (D)
  • 6 S. Baidoo (D)
  • 20 M. Sarr (D)
  • 2 R. Aguilar (M)
  • 8 M. Sangare (M)
  • 28 A. Thomasson (M)
  • 14 M. Udol (M)
  • 10 F. Thauvin (F)
  • 22 W. Said (F)
  • 38 R. Fofana (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. Gurtner
  • 23 S. Abdulhamid
  • 25 I. Ganiou
  • 26 A. Bermont
  • 18 F. Sylla
  • 7 F. Sotoca
  • 11 O. Edouard
  • 19 A. Sima
  • 29 M. Guilavogui

Lille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Ozer (G)
  • 23 A. Mandi (D)
  • 3 N. Ngoy (D)
  • 18 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 15 R. Perraud (D)
  • 6 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 32 A. Bouaddi (M)
  • 7 M. Fernandez-Pardo (M)
  • 10 H. Haraldsson (M)
  • 27 F. Correia (M)
  • 9 O. Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Bodart
  • 38 A. Goffi
  • 22 T. Santos
  • 24 C. Verdonk
  • 26 A. Gomes
  • 17 N. Mukau
  • 8 E. Mbappe
  • 29 H. Igamane
  • 11 O. Sahraoui

Timeline

  1. Lille
    18' Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Perraud · On: Calvin Verdonk
  2. Lens
    28' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Said
  3. Lille
    36' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    Calvin Verdonk

    Foul

  4. Lens
    43' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Thauvin · Assist: W. Said
  5. Lille
    45'+1 Lille Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mandi

    Argument

  6. Lille
    46' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Correia · On: O. Sahraoui
  7. Lens
    52' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Fofana
  8. Lens
    54' Lens Var · Goal confirmed
    R. Fofana
  9. Lille
    59' Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Haraldsson · On: Ngal'ayel Mukau
  10. Lens
    69' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Aguilar · On: S. Abdulhamid
  11. Lens
    69' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Fofana · On: O. Édouard
  12. Lens
    74' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Said · On: M. Guilavogui
  13. Lille
    77' Lille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Bentaleb · On: E. Mbappe
  14. Lille
    78' Lille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Giroud · On: H. Igamane
  15. Lens
    83' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    M. Udol

    Foul

  16. Lens
    86' Lens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mamadou Sangare · On: F. Sylla
  17. Lens
    86' Lens subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: F. Sotoca
  18. Lille
    90'+5 Lille Card · Yellow Card
    C. Mbemba

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lens Lille
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 17
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 326 539
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 3.54 1.90
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 256 453
Shots Inside Box 10 13
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wylan Said's goal in the 28th minute set the tone for Lens' dominance and boosted their confidence.
  • ▸ Florian Thauvin doubled the lead just before halftime, effectively silencing Lille and securing a crucial away advantage.