Match report

Lens Secures Crucial Victory Over Paris FC 2–1 In Ligue 1

Lens
Lens
2–1
FT
Paris FC
Paris FC
Oct 19, 2025

In a tightly contested match, Lens emerged victorious over Paris FC with a scoreline of 2–1. Olivier Édouard opened the scoring early on before Papy Lees-Melou equalized for Paris FC, but Samuel Baidoo's late goal sealed the win for Lens.

Key Facts

  • • Lens: 2 goals (Olivier Édouard, Samuel Baidoo)
  • • Paris FC: 1 goal (Papy Lees-Melou)
  • • Yellow cards: I. Kebbal (Paris FC), F. Thauvin (Lens), H. Traore (Paris FC)

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)
  • 29 M. Guilavogui (F)
  • 11 O. Edouard (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. Gurtner
  • 13 Jhoanner Chavez
  • 23 S. Abdulhamid
  • 5 A. Bulatovic
  • 15 H. Ojediran
  • 7 F. Sotoca
  • 19 A. Sima
  • 22 W. Said
  • 38 R. Fofana

Paris FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 O. Nkambadio (G)
  • 14 H. Traore (D)
  • 31 S. Chergui (D)
  • 6 Otavio (D)
  • 28 T. De Smet (D)
  • 21 M. Lopez (M)
  • 33 P. Lees-Melou (M)
  • 17 A. Camara (M)
  • 10 I. Kebbal (F)
  • 11 J. Krasso (F)
  • 27 M. Simon (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 K. Trapp
  • 5 M. Mbow
  • 15 T. Kolodziejczak
  • 19 N. Sangui
  • 4 V. Marchetti
  • 7 A. Gory
  • 93 J. Ikone
  • 12 N. Dicko
  • 9 W. Geubbels

Timeline

  1. Paris FC
    8' Paris FC Card · Yellow Card
    I. Kebbal

    Argument

  2. Lens
    17' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Édouard · Assist: A. Thomasson
  3. Paris FC
    27' Paris FC Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Lees-Melou · Assist: I. Kebbal
  4. Lens
    45'+1 Lens Card · Yellow Card
    F. Thauvin

    Argument

  5. Paris FC
    46' Paris FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. De Smet · On: N. Sangui
  6. Paris FC
    55' Paris FC Card · Yellow Card
    H. Traore

    Foul

  7. Lens
    59' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Édouard · On: W. Said
  8. Paris FC
    63' Paris FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Simon · On: A. Gory
  9. Paris FC
    63' Paris FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Krasso · On: W. Geubbels
  10. Lens
    64' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Baidoo · Assist: A. Thomasson
  11. Lens
    72' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Aguilar · On: S. Abdulhamid
  12. Lens
    72' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: A. Sima
  13. Paris FC
    72' Paris FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adama Camara · On: J. Ikone
  14. Paris FC
    82' Paris FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Lees-Melou · On: V. Marchetti
  15. Lens
    90'+4 Lens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Guilavogui · On: F. Sotoca
  16. Lens
    90' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sima

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lens Paris FC
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 402 567
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.63 0.52
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 327 479
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Olivier Édouard's early goal gave Lens a crucial lead in the 17th minute.
  • ▸ Samuel Baidoo's late strike ensured Lens held on for victory, turning around Paris FC's equalizer.