Le Mans vs. Lens highlights from Ligue 1 2026/27, Sept 13 at MMArena.
The match between Le Mans and Lens concluded in a 2-2 draw. Le Mans took the lead in the 32nd minute through Adil Bourabaa. They extended their advantage just before halftime with a goal from Lucas Calodat in the 44th minute, assisted by Bourabaa. Lens responded late in the first half, with Abdallah Sima scoring in the 45+2 minute. The equalizer came in the 51st minute from Franjo Ivanovic, assisted by Ruben Aguilar.
Lens registered more shots on target throughout the game, with 6 compared to Le Mans' 4. Despite Le Mans having slightly higher possession at 52%, Lens created more overall attempts, with 16 shots to Le Mans' 12. Lens also earned more corners, taking 9 to Le Mans' 3. A VAR penalty decision for Lens in the 78th minute involving Thorgan Hazard was ultimately cancelled.
Expected goals data indicated Le Mans had a higher quality of chances created, with an xG of 2.49 compared to Lens' 1.24. Both teams created 4 big chances. Neither side received any red cards during the encounter.
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +11 | 21:10 | 20 | |
| 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 12:6 | 18 | |
| 3 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 20:19 | 16 | |
| 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +4 | 11:7 | 15 | |
| 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 13:9 | 14 | |
| 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 13:7 | 14 | |
| 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 13:12 | 14 | |
| 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | +3 | 16:13 | 13 | |
| 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +5 | 18:13 | 12 | |
| 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 7:6 | 12 | |
| 11 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 12:11 | 10 | |
| 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 12:18 | 10 | |
| 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 14:12 | 9 | |
| 14 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 9:15 | 8 | |
| 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 7:16 | 8 | |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 12:18 | 7 | |
| 17 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -7 | 11:18 | 7 | |
| 18 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -11 | 9:20 | 2 |
