Lille - Lens -
Known as the "Northern Derby," this fixture is one of France's most intense regional rivalries, separating the two clubs by only 40 kilometers.
A fiery match saw Lens reduced to nine men, resulting in a 4–1 Lille victory. Venue Information Atmosphere LOSC Lille Stade Pierre-Mauroy Multi-use arena with a retractable roof RC Lens Stade Bollaert-Delelis Lille - Lens
Hákon Haraldsson opened the scoring in the 44th minute, followed by a second-half goal from Félix Correia (49') and a penalty converted by Matias Fernandez-Pardo (58'). Known as the "Northern Derby," this fixture is
Lille secured three crucial points in this edition of the Derby du Nord , effectively stalling Lens' pursuit of the Ligue 1 title. Lille secured three crucial points in this edition
Historically, the match represented a clash between the industrial, working-class identity of Lens and the middle-class, administrative hub of Lille.
The match was briefly halted in the 35th minute due to discriminatory chanting from the home crowd.
The most recent meeting between and RC Lens on April 4, 2026, ended in a dominant 3–0 victory for Lille at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Sat, Apr 4 Match Summary: April 4, 2026