Match report

Lens Defeats Rennes 3-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Lens
Lens
3–1
FT
Rennes
Rennes
Feb 7, 2026

In a highly competitive match, Lens turned the tide against visiting Rennes to secure a 3-1 victory. Despite conceding early through E. Lepaul's goal for Rennes, Lens rallied with goals from O. Édouard, R. Aguilar, and A. Saint-Maximin, including two after they were reduced to ten men following R. A

Key Facts

  • • E. Lepaul scored for Rennes in the 8th minute.
  • • O. Édouard equalized for Lens at the 41st minute with an assist from R. Aguilar.
  • • R. Aguilar gave Lens a lead by scoring in the 54th minute, assisted by F. Thauvin.
  • • Lens was reduced to ten men when R. Aguilar received a red card in the 56th minute for two yellow cards.
  • • A. Saint-Maximin sealed Lens' victory with a goal in the 78th minute.

Lineups

Lens

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 R. Risser (G)
  • 25 I. Ganiou (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)
  • 11 O. Edouard (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Gorgelin
  • 23 S. Abdulhamid
  • 29 A. Masuaku
  • 32 K. Antonio
  • 21 A. Haidara
  • 7 F. Sotoca
  • 9 A. Saint-Maximin
  • 19 A. Sima
  • 38 R. Fofana

Rennes

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 50 M. Silistrie (G)
  • 48 A. Ait Boudlal (D)
  • 97 J. Jacquet (D)
  • 24 A. Rouault (D)
  • 70 A. Nordin (M)
  • 17 S. Szymanski (M)
  • 21 V. Rongier (M)
  • 45 M. Camara (M)
  • 11 M. Tamari (M)
  • 9 E. Lepaul (F)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 80 A. Akabou
  • 36 A. Seidu
  • 3 L. Brassier
  • 26 Q. Merlin
  • 18 M. Nagida
  • 79 C. Ugochukwu
  • 10 L. Blas
  • 35 E. Legendre
  • 65 N. Mukiele

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    8' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lepaul · Assist: A. Nordin
  2. Rennes
    29' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal · On: A. Seidu
  3. Lens
    32' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    R. Aguilar

    Foul

  4. Lens
    36' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    A. Thomasson

    Foul

  5. Lens
    41' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Édouard · Assist: R. Aguilar
  6. Rennes
    45' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    B. Embolo

    Foul

  7. Lens
    54' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Aguilar · Assist: F. Thauvin
  8. Lens
    56' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    R. Aguilar

    Foul

  9. Lens
    56' Lens Card · Red Card
    R. Aguilar

    Foul

  10. Lens
    60' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Baidoo · On: Kyllian Antonio
  11. Rennes
    61' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nordin

    Foul

  12. Lens
    61' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Édouard · On: S. Abdulhamid
  13. Lens
    61' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Said · On: A. Saint-Maximin
  14. Rennes
    64' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Rouault · On: L. Brassier
  15. Rennes
    64' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: Q. Merlin
  16. Rennes
    64' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Nordin · On: L. Blas
  17. Rennes
    69' Rennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jérémy Jacquet · On: M. Nagida
  18. Lens
    78' Lens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: A. Haidara
  19. Lens
    78' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Saint-Maximin · Assist: Robin Risser
  20. Lens
    89' Lens subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mamadou Sangare · On: F. Sotoca

Match Stats

Stat Lens Rennes
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 84% 85%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 432 398
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 1.16 1.50
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 365 340
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Olivier Édouard's equalizer at half-time shifted momentum from Rennes to Lens, galvanizing their comeback.
  • ▸ After R. Aguilar was sent off, A. Saint-Maximin’s late goal in the 78th minute secured a crucial victory for Lens against ten men.