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Season Report & Analysis

Lens - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Lens's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Lens is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 2nd position with 52 points from 22 matches. The team represents France in this competition.

The team's record of 17 wins from 22 matches represents an exceptional 73.9% win rate, demonstrating dominant form throughout the season. With 44 goals scored and 20 goals conceded, the team achieved a +24 goal difference, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team averaged 2.00 goals per game, demonstrating strong attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Lens's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 22 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Lens sits in position #2 with 52 points from 22 matches played this season.

Lens is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #2 with 52 points from 22 matches, achieving a record of 17 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses. The team averages 2.00 goals per game with a 73.9% win rate.

Lens has a goal difference of +24, having scored 44 goals and conceded 20 goals.Wesley Saïd tops the scoring charts with 8 goals. Matthieu Udol leads in assists with 6, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Lens has earned 30 home pointscompared to 22 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.5% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 54.5% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Monaco vs Lens, ending 1-4 with 5 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Lens defeated Paris 5-0 with a 5-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Lens's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Lens's performance in the 2025/2026 season in France, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.

The top scorer leads the scoring charts with 8 goals. View goals, assists, and ratings for Lens's squad.

Summary

Wesley Saïd leads Lens's scoring charts with 8 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Matthieu Udol has provided the most assists with 6, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Lens, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Lens has earned 30 points at home and 22 points away. Performance is balanced across venues.

Home Advantage

+25%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

2.50Home
2.00Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Lens's home advantage is 0.50 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 2.50 points at home compared to 2.00 points away.

Lens has accumulated 30 points at home from 12 matches (10W 0D 2L) and 22 points away from 11 matches (7W 1D 3L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

Lens shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 30 home points and 22 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Matches average 2.0 goals per game. The most common outcome is 2-3 total goals.

Average Goals per Match

2.50

Across 22 matches

Team Goals per Game

2.00

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
5 matches (22.7%)
2-3 goals
12 matches (54.5%)
4-5 goals
5 matches (22.7%)
6+ goals
0 matches (0.0%)

Summary

Across 22 completed matches for Lens, the team's matches average 2.50 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 12 matches (54.5% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 22.7% of matches (5 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 5 times (22.7% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 2.00 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Lens scores 2.00 goals per game while conceding 0.91. Overall points efficiency: 2.36 points per match.

Attack Efficiency

2.00

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

0.91

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

2.36

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Lens converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 2.00 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 0.91 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Lens leads in points efficiency with 2.36 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Lens's goal difference of +24 reflects a positive attacking efficiency compared to defensive efficiency, indicating strong offensive capabilities.

Lens has received 32 cards this season (30 yellow, 2 red) from 144 fouls.

Yellow Cards

301.36 per match

Red Cards

20.09 per match

Total Cards

321.45 per match

Total Fouls

1446.55 per match

Cards per Foul

0.222High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Lens has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 32 total cards issued across 22 matches, with 30 yellow cards and 2 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.45 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 93.8% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 1.36 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 6.3% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.09 red cards per match. The team recorded 144 total fouls, averaging 6.55 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Lens reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Lens's current position (#2), recent form, and what's at stake.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Lens's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

Lens (2th, 52 pts) hosts Metz (18th, 13 pts) in a fixture where Lens will look to extend their lead at the top.

A position battle sees Lens (2th, 52 pts) visit LOSC Lille (5th, 34 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 18 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Lens's season objectives.

Lens (2nd) hosts Paris Saint Germain (1st) in a crucial title race encounter. With only 2 points separating them, this match could significantly impact Lens's championship aspirations. This high-stakes encounter between title contenders promises to be a decisive moment in the championship race.

Lens (2th, 52 pts) visits Nice (15th, 23 pts) in a fixture where Lens will look to extend their lead at the top.

Lens (2th, 52 pts) hosts Nantes (17th, 14 pts) in a fixture where Lens will look to extend their lead at the top.

Winter 2026 window: 4 incoming, 10 outgoing. Net seller this window.

Incoming
4
Outgoing
10
Spent
€18,200,000
Recouped
€21,500,000

Lens is a [Net seller] in the [Winter 2026 window]. Spent €18,200,000 and recouped €21,500,000, for a net of €3,300,000. Incoming moves: 4, outgoing moves: 10.

Amadou Haidara
Amadou Haidara
Jan 01, 2026
€2,000,000
RB LeipzigRB Leipzig
LensLens
Odsonne Édouard
Odsonne Édouard
Sep 01, 2025
€3,700,000
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
LensLens
Abdallah Sima
Abdallah Sima
Aug 29, 2025
€4,500,000
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion
LensLens
Mamadou Sangaré
Mamadou Sangaré
Aug 20, 2025
€8,000,000
SK RapidSK Rapid
LensLens

Compare Lens's transfer activity against other teams in the league during the Winter 2026 window.

TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Lens
410€18,200,000€21,500,000+€3,300,000
Paris Saint Germain
08€0€58,000,000+€58,000,000
Olympique Lyonnais
58€5,000,000€38,592,000+€33,592,000
Olympique Marseille
68€31,200,000€30,300,000-€900,000
LOSC Lille
44€14,500,000€15,500,000+€1,000,000
Monaco
15€10,000,000€93,570,000+€83,570,000
Rennes
311€26,500,000€42,400,000+€15,900,000
Strasbourg
59€16,500,000€35,000,000+€18,500,000
Toulouse
23€4,700,000€26,000,000+€21,300,000
Lorient
13€0€0€0
Brest
73€4,100,000€5,800,000+€1,700,000
Angers SCO
14€0€13,500,000+€13,500,000
Le Havre
23€0€1,000,000+€1,000,000
Paris
56€22,300,000€0-€22,300,000
Nice
35€12,000,000€19,000,000+€7,000,000
Auxerre
27€0€1,000,000+€1,000,000
Nantes
32€500,000€0-€500,000
Metz
43€3,000,000€0-€3,000,000
Lens
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€39,700,000
Net+€3,300,000
Paris Saint Germain
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€58,000,000
Net+€58,000,000
Olympique Lyonnais
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€43,592,000
Net+€33,592,000
Olympique Marseille
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€61,500,000
Net-€900,000
LOSC Lille
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€30,000,000
Net+€1,000,000
Monaco
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€103,570,000
Net+€83,570,000
Rennes
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€68,900,000
Net+€15,900,000
Strasbourg
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€51,500,000
Net+€18,500,000
Toulouse
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€30,700,000
Net+€21,300,000
Lorient
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Brest
Activity (in/out)10
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€9,900,000
Net+€1,700,000
Angers SCO
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€13,500,000
Net+€13,500,000
Le Havre
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,000,000
Net+€1,000,000
Paris
Activity (in/out)11
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€22,300,000
Net-€22,300,000
Nice
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€31,000,000
Net+€7,000,000
Auxerre
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,000,000
Net+€1,000,000
Nantes
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€500,000
Net-€500,000
Metz
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€3,000,000
Net-€3,000,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Dilane Bakwa
Dilane BakwaStrasbourgNottingham Forest
€35,000,000
Eliesse Ben Seghir
Eliesse Ben SeghirMonacoBayer 04 Leverkusen
€32,000,000
Georges Mikautadze
Georges MikautadzeOlympique LyonnaisVillarreal
€31,000,000
Wilfried Singo
Wilfried SingoMonacoGalatasaray
€30,770,000
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Gianluigi DonnarummaParis Saint GermainManchester City
€30,000,000
Arnaud Kalimuendo
Arnaud KalimuendoRennesNottingham Forest
€30,000,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Olympique Marseille (€31,200,000 outlay), while Monaco leads receipts at €93,570,000. Net leaders are topped by Monaco (+€83,570,000), with the largest deficit at Paris (-€22,300,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Dilane Bakwa for €35,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

See how Lens's top performers compare against the league's best in goals, assists, and overall ratings.

Summary

This ranking compares Lens's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Lens's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Lens's top scorer Wesley Saïd ranks 4th in the competition with 8 goals, showing strong scoring output compared to other top players.

For assists, Lens's top playmaker Matthieu Udol ranks second in the competition with 6 assists, showcasing strong creative talent.

In player ratings, Lens's highest-rated player Kyllian Antonio ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.3 rating, contributing consistently to Lens's performances.

Common questions about Lens's performance, statistics, and season outlook answered.

What is Lens's current position?

Lens is currently in position #2 with 52 points from 22 matches.

Who is Lens's top scorer?

Wesley Saïd leads Lens with 8 goals this season.

How has Lens performed at home vs away?

Lens has earned 30 points at home and 22 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Lens's goal difference?

Lens has a goal difference of +24, having scored 44 goals and conceded 20 goals.

How many clean sheets has Lens kept?

Lens has kept 9 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.41 clean sheets per game.

What is Lens's win rate?

Lens has a win rate of 73.9%, with 17 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses.