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 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7:2 | 10 | |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 6:2 | 10 | |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 8:5 | 10 | |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 6:2 | 8 | |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 6:2 | 8 | |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 9:8 | 7 | |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +0 | 6:6 | 5 | |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +0 | 6:6 | 5 | |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +0 | 4:4 | 5 | |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 8:7 | 4 | |
| 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4:5 | 4 | |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 4:9 | 4 | |
| 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +0 | 6:6 | 3 | |
| 14 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 7:8 | 3 | |
| 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 5:11 | 3 | |
| 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2:4 | 2 | |
| 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 4:7 | 2 | |
| 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 1:5 | 2 |
