Lens 3-0 Metz final score - 8 March 2026, Ligue 1

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Highlights

Lens Lens
Metz Metz
End of game
90'
U. Mboula
A. Bermont
A. Sima
83'
A. Bulatovic
M. Sangare
73'
72'
G. Tsitaishvili
B. Sarr
72'
U. Mboula
F. Ballo-Toure
R. Fofana
O. Edouard
63'
F. Sotoca
F. Thauvin
63'
54'
G. Hein
G. Kvilitaia
54'
N. Mbala
B. Munongo
A. Haidara (3-0)
M. Udol
52'
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48'
A. Toure
F. Thauvin (2-0)
A. Thomasson
46'
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46'
J. Deminguet
B. Traore
A. Haidara
N. Celik
46'
Half-time
S. Abdulhamid (1-0)
A. Sima
44'
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14'
J. Gbamin
Kick-off

Game Statistics

Lens Lens
Metz Metz
52
Possession (%)
48
18
Total shots
2
7
Shots on target
0
6
Corners
4
18
Free Kicks
12
12
Fouls
17
0
Yellow card
3
20
Goal opportunities
5
3
Offside
1
11
Shots off target
2
5
Shots blocked
3
468
Passes attempted
451
424
Successful passes
389
44
Unsuccessful passes
62
24
Long passes attempted
42
11
Successful long passes
18
13
Unsuccessful long passes
24
35
Crosses attempted
17
15
Successful crosses
5
20
Unsuccessful crosses
12
1
Successful dribbles
1
18
Loss of possession
22
17
Fouled against
12
18
Tackles attempted
12
18
Successful tackles
8
0
Missed tackles
4
23
Defensive clearances
39
9
Interceptions
5
3
Defensive blocks
5
0
Saves
3
7
Clearances
13
0
Goalkeeper dives
2
2
Injuries
1
5
Substitutions
5

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
2 Lens
70 34 22 4 8 +31
18 Metz
17 34 3 8 23 -44

Last matches

Lens
Lens Last matches
W W W L D D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

4.33 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.83 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

5 Mar 2026 - French Cup

Lyon
2 :  2
Lens

27 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Strasbourg
1 :  1
Lens

21 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Lens
2 :  3
Monaco

14 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Paris FC
0 :  5
Lens

7 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Lens
3 :  1
Rennes

4 Feb 2026 - French Cup

Troyes
2 :  4
Lens
W W W W W L
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
2 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

21 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Lens
2 :  3
Monaco

7 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Lens
3 :  1
Rennes

30 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1

Lens
1 :  0
Le Havre

17 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1

Lens
1 :  0
Auxerre

19 Dec 2025 - French Cup

Lens
3 :  1
Entente Feignies Aulnoye

14 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1

Lens
2 :  0
Nice
W L W W D D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

4 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.67 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

5 Mar 2026 - French Cup

Lyon
2 :  2
Lens

27 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Strasbourg
1 :  1
Lens

14 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Paris FC
0 :  5
Lens

4 Feb 2026 - French Cup

Troyes
2 :  4
Lens

24 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1

Marseille
3 :  1
Lens

11 Jan 2026 - French Cup

Sochaux
0 :  3
Lens
Metz
Metz Last matches
L L D L L L
Wins

0/6 (0%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

5/6 (83%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.5 Goals scored
2.17 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

1 Mar 2026 - Ligue 1

Metz
0 :  1
Brest

21 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

PSG
3 :  0
Metz

15 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Metz
1 :  3
Auxerre

6 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Metz
0 :  0
Lille

1 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Angers
1 :  0
Metz

25 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1

Metz
2 :  5
Lyon
L L L D L L
Wins

0/6 (0%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

5/6 (83%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
50% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
2.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

1 Mar 2026 - Ligue 1

Metz
0 :  1
Brest

15 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Metz
1 :  3
Auxerre

6 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Metz
0 :  0
Lille

25 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1

Metz
2 :  5
Lyon

11 Jan 2026 - French Cup

Metz
0 :  4
Montpellier Hsc

13 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1

Metz
2 :  3
PSG
L W D L L L
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

21 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

PSG
3 :  0
Metz

1 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1

Angers
1 :  0
Metz

18 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1

Strasbourg
2 :  1
Metz

4 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1

Lorient
1 :  1
Metz

20 Dec 2025 - French Cup

Biesheim ASC
0 :  3
Metz

7 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1

Auxerre
3 :  1
Metz

Head to head

Lens

33 %

Draw

17 %

Metz

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

2.33
Total goals
50%
BTTS
1.17
Goals scored
1.17
Goals conceded
50%
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5

29 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1

Metz
2 :  0
Lens

26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Lens
2 :  1
Metz

12 Apr 2024 - Ligue 1

Metz
2 :  1
Lens

16 Sept 2023 - Ligue 1

Lens
0 :  1
Metz

13 Mar 2022 - Ligue 1

Metz
0 :  0
Lens

24 Oct 2021 - Ligue 1

Lens
4 :  1
Metz

Tactical Scheme

Lens

Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1

40
R. Risser
4
N. Celik
25
I. Ganiou
20
M. Sarr
23
S. Abdulhamid
8
M. Sangare
28
A. Thomasson
14
M. Udol
10
F. Thauvin
19
A. Sima
11
O. Edouard
30
H. Diallo
11
G. Kvilitaia
12
A. Toure
33
B. Munongo
70
B. Sarr
8
B. Traore
97
F. Ballo-Toure
5
J. Gbamin
38
S. Sane
2
M. Colin
1
J. Fischer

Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1

Metz

Substitutes

Lens
Lens
Goalkeeper

M. Gorgelin

Defender

O. Lenne

E. Garnier

Midfielder

F. Sylla

A. Bulatovic

M. Sangare 73'

A. Bermont

A. Sima 83'

A. Haidara

N. Celik 46'

Forward

R. Fofana

O. Edouard 63'

F. Sotoca

F. Thauvin 63'

Metz
Metz
Goalkeeper

O. Ba

Defender

K. Kouao

T. Yegbe

Midfielder

J. Deminguet

B. Traore 46'

G. Abuashvili

U. Mboula

F. Ballo-Toure 72'

G. Tsitaishvili

B. Sarr 72'

Forward

N. Mbala

B. Munongo 54'

G. Hein

G. Kvilitaia 54'

Missing players

Lens
Lens
Defender

J. Gradit

R. Aguilar

J. Chavez

S. Baidoo

K. Antonio

Metz
Metz
Goalkeeper

P. Sy

Forward

J. Mangondo

Live Commentary

90+4' sifflet_1

Metz have a goal kick.

90+3' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Metz at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

90+3' tir_non_cadre_1

Rayan Fofana (Lens) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

90+2' coup_franc_1

Lens awarded a free kick in their own half.

90+1' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Metz goal kick.

90+1' tir_non_cadre_1

Lens's Florian Sotoca attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

90+1'  

Ismaelo Ganiou for Lens is back on the field again.

90+1' blessure_1

Mathieu Vernice waits before resuming play because Ismaelo Ganiou for Lens is still down.

90' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Lens just outside Metz's area.

90' carton_jaune_1

Urie-Michel Mboula (Metz) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

88'  

Mathieu Vernice signals a Metz throw-in in Lens's half.

87'  

Metz to take a throw-in in Lens territory.

86' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Lens.

85' sifflet_1

Mathieu Vernice awards Lens a goal kick.

85' corner_1

Corner awarded to Metz.

84' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Lens.

84' tir_non_cadre_1

Metz's Alpha Toure gets his shot away but it misses the target.

83' substitution_1

Pierre Sage (Lens) is making a fifth substitution, with Anthony Bermont replacing Abdallah Sima.

83'  

Throw-in for Metz close to the penalty box.

82' corner_1

Metz have been awarded a corner by Mathieu Vernice.

81' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Metz goal kick.

81' tir_non_cadre_1

Lens are coming forward and Rayan Fofana gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

80'  

Lens awarded a throw-in in their own half.

80'  

Throw-in for Metz in the half of Lens.

79' sifflet_1

Metz have a goal kick.

79' tir_non_cadre_1

In Lens, Rayan Fofana (Lens) misses the target with a header.

78' coup_franc_1

Free kick Lens.

77' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Metz in their own half.

77' coup_franc_1

In Lens a free kick has been awarded the home team.

77'  

Throw-in for Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

74' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Lens in their own half.

73' substitution_1

The home team replace Mamadou Sangare with Andrija Bulatovic.

72' substitution_1

The away team have replaced Fode Ballo-Toure with Urie-Michel Mboula. This is the fifth substitution made today by Benoit Tavenot.

72' substitution_1

Georgiy Tsitaishvili is replacing Bouna Sarr for the away team.

72' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Metz in their own half.

70' coup_franc_1

Metz awarded a free kick in their own half.

70'  

Mathieu Vernice awards the away team a throw-in.

70' sifflet_1

Mathieu Vernice awards Metz a goal kick.

70' tir_non_cadre_1

Rayan Fofana's header is off-target for Lens.

69' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Lens in the half of Metz.

68' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Lens in their own half.

68'  

Mathieu Vernice signals a throw-in for Metz, close to Lens's area.

68' corner_1

Lens have been awarded a corner by Mathieu Vernice.

64'  

Throw-in high up the field for Metz in Lens.

64' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Metz in their own half.

63' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Metz at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

63' tir_non_cadre_1

Lens surge into the attack at Stade Bollaert-Delelis but Florian Sotoca’s header is off-target.

63' corner_1

Corner awarded to Lens.

63' substitution_1

Pierre Sage is making the team's third substitution at Stade Bollaert-Delelis with Florian Sotoca replacing Florian Thauvin.

63' substitution_1

Lens make their second substitution with Rayan Fofana replacing Odsonne Edouard.

61' corner_1

Metz have been awarded a corner by Mathieu Vernice.

60' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Metz in their own half.

59' tir_cadre_1

Lens pushes forward through Mamadou Sangare, whose finish on goal is saved.

58'  

Throw-in Metz.

57' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Lens.

56' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Lens.

56'  

Can Metz capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Lens's half?

54' sifflet_1

Lens have a goal kick.

54' substitution_1

Gauthier Hein is replacing Giorgi Kvilitaia for Metz at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

54' substitution_1

Benoit Tavenot (Metz) is making a second substitution, with Nathan Mbala replacing Believe Munongo.

52' but_1

Goal! Lens extend their lead to 3-0 through Amadou Haidara. That's a fine assist from Matthieu Udol.

51' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Metz goal kick.

51' tir_non_cadre_1

Lens's Adrien Thomasson misses with an attempt on goal.

50'  

Mamadou Sangare returns to the field for Lens after picking up a slight injury.

49' blessure_1

Mamadou Sangare is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

48' carton_jaune_1

Metz's Alpha Toure has been booked in Lens.

48' coup_franc_1

Lens awarded a free kick in their own half.

47' coup_franc_1

Lens awarded a free kick in their own half.

46' but_1

Goal! Florian Thauvin extends Lens's lead to 2-0. Great play from Adrien Thomasson to set up the goal.

46' substitution_1

The home team replace Nidal Celik with Amadou Haidara.

46' substitution_1

Jessy Deminguet is on a sub for Boubacar Traore for Metz.

45+4' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Metz in their own half.

45+3' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Metz at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

45+3'  

Can Metz get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Lens's half?

45+2'  

Throw-in for Metz in their own half.

45+2' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Lens in their own half.

45' sifflet_1

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

45'  

Can Metz get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Lens's half?

44' but_1

Lens take a 1-0 lead thanks to Saud Abdulhamid. Abdallah Sima instrumental with a fine assist.

43'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

43' tir_cadre_1

Lens drives forward and Odsonne Edouard gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

42' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Lens in their own half.

41' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Metz in their own half.

41'  

Throw-in for Lens in the half of Metz.

40'  

Lens to take a throw-in in Metz territory.

39'  

Lens awarded a throw-in in their own half.

37'  

Ball safe as Lens is awarded a throw-in in their half.

37' sifflet_1

Mathieu Vernice awards Metz a goal kick.

37' tir_non_cadre_1

Lens's Abdallah Sima misses with an attempt on goal.

37' tir_non_cadre_1

Lens are coming forward and Matthieu Udol gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

36' coup_franc_1

Free kick Lens.

35' corner_1

Corner awarded to Lens.

33' coup_franc_1

Lens awarded a free kick in their own half.

32' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Lens.

32' tir_non_cadre_1

Lens are pushing forward but Adrien Thomasson's finish is wide of the goal.

32'  

Throw-in Lens.

32'  

Mathieu Vernice signals a Metz throw-in in Lens's half.

31'  

Giorgi Kvilitaia is back on the pitch.

30' blessure_1

Play has been interrupted briefly in Lens to check on Giorgi Kvilitaia, who is grimacing with pain.

28' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Metz at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

28' coup_franc_1

In Lens a free kick has been awarded the home team.

27' hors_jeu_1

In Lens, Lens push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

26' corner_1

Corner awarded to Lens.

24'  

Mathieu Vernice awards the away team a throw-in.

22' hors_jeu_1

At Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Metz are penalized for being offside.

20' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Lens.

19'  

Throw-in for Lens in their own half.

18' sifflet_1

Metz have a goal kick.

18' tir_non_cadre_1

Abdallah Sima of Lens gets in a strike, but is off target.

17' corner_1

Lens have been awarded a corner by Mathieu Vernice.

16' hors_jeu_1

Lens are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

15' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Metz in their own half.

15' tir_cadre_1

Lens's Matthieu Udol is on target but unsuccessful.

15' tir_cadre_1

Matthieu Udol (Lens) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.

14' coup_franc_1

Can Lens capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

14' carton_jaune_1

Jean-Philippe Gbamin (Metz) has received a yellow card from Mathieu Vernice.

13' sifflet_1

Mathieu Vernice awards Lens a goal kick.

11' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Metz in their own half.

9' hors_jeu_1

Lens are whistled for offside.

8'  

Throw-in for Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

7' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Lens goal kick.

7' tir_non_cadre_1

Fode Ballo-Toure for Metz gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

7' corner_1

Metz have been awarded a corner by Mathieu Vernice.

5' coup_franc_1

Metz awarded a free kick in their own half.

4' coup_franc_1

Mathieu Vernice signals a free kick to Metz in their own half.

3'  

Metz needs to be cautious. Lens have an attacking throw-in.

3' corner_1

Corner awarded to Lens.

2' coup_franc_1

Metz awarded a free kick in their own half.

1' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Lens in their own half.

 

FC Metz has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

 

FC Metz have lost 3 matches in a row.

 

FC Metz have a losing streak of 3 matches in Ligue 1.

 

Racing Club De Lens scores 1.87 goals when playing at home and FC Metz scores 1.65 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Both teams haven't won their last match in Ligue 1.

 

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Racing Club De Lens and FC Metz is 1.

 

Average number of goals in meetings between Racing Club De Lens and FC Metz is 1.8.

 

Racing Club De Lens scores 0.6 goals in a match against FC Metz and FC Metz scores 1.2 goals against Racing Club De Lens (on average).

 

Racing Club De Lens have won just 1 of their last 5 Ligue 1 games against FC Metz.

 

FC Metz have lost just 1 of their last 5 Ligue 1 games against Racing Club De Lens.

 

In the last 5 meetings Racing Club De Lens won 1, FC Metz won 3, 1 draws.

 

FC Metz have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Racing Club De Lens (in all competitions).

 

Racing Club De Lens's performance of the last 5 matches is better than FC Metz's.

 

In Ligue 1, Racing Club De Lens has better performance than FC Metz.

 

When FC Metz is down 1-0 away, they win 15% of their matches.

 

When Racing Club De Lens is down 0-1 home, they win 42% of their matches.

 

When FC Metz leads 0-1 away, they win in 60% of their matches.

 

When Racing Club De Lens leads 1-0 at home, they win in 92% of their matches.

 

On their last meeting FC Metz won by 2 goals.

 

The winner of their last meeting was FC Metz.

 

Racing Club De Lens wins 40% of halftimes, FC Metz wins 25%.

 

Racing Club De Lens wins 1st half in 40% of their matches, FC Metz in 25% of their matches.

 

Racing Club De Lens have scored at least one goal for 18 consecutive matches.

 

A year ago, Racing Club De Lens were number 9 in the table with 33 points. Now they are number 2 with 53 points.

 

Adrien Thomasson has more yellow cards (8) than any other player at Racing Club De Lens. Koffi Franck Kouao has collected 8 for FC Metz.

 

Adrien Thomasson has assisted the most goals for Racing Club De Lens with 7. Gauthier Hein is FC Metz's biggest assister (3).

 

Wesley Said is Racing Club De Lens's top scorer with 10 goals. Gauthier Hein has scored 6 times for FC Metz.

 

FC Metz's away record this season: 1-1-10.

 

Racing Club De Lens's home record this season: 10-0-2.

 

FC Metz haven't scored in 4 of their 12 away matches in Ligue 1 this season.

 

Racing Club De Lens haven't scored in 1 of their 12 home matches in Ligue 1 this season.

 

FC Metz have lost 3 away matches in a row.

 

FC Metz haven't won in their last 9 games.

 

Did you know that FC Metz scores 41% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

 

Did you know that Racing Club De Lens scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

 

In Ligue 1, FC Metz have lost their last 3 away matches.

 

During the last 48 meetings, Racing Club De Lens have won 19 times, there have been 14 draws while FC Metz have won 15 times. The goal difference is 53-49 in favour of Racing Club De Lens.

 

During the last 25 meetings with Racing Club De Lens playing at home, Racing Club De Lens have won 11 times, there have been 10 draws while FC Metz have won 4 times. The goal difference is 35-22 in favour of Racing Club De Lens.

 

The most common result of matches between Racing Club De Lens and FC Metz when Racing Club De Lens is playing at home is 2-0. 6 matches have ended with this result.

Score and result Lens - Metz

The Lens - Metz match (Football - Ligue 1) at 08/03/2026 10:00 is complete.

The Lens - Metz match result is as follows: 3-0.

Now that this Ligue 1 Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.