RC Lens vs FC Nantes kicks off 8 May 2026 at 18:45. French Ligue 1 fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
FC Nantes vs RC Lens Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/08
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paris Saint Germain
|
37 | 26 | 4 | 7 | +49 | 82 | L W W L W |
| 2 |
RC Lens
|
37 | 24 | 3 | 10 | +29 | 75 | W L W L W |
| 3 |
LOSC Lille
|
38 | 21 | 7 | 10 | +19 | 70 | W W W W D |
| 4 |
Marseille
|
38 | 21 | 5 | 12 | +25 | 68 | W L L W L |
| 5 |
Lyon
|
38 | 20 | 6 | 12 | +17 | 66 | D L D W W |
| 6 |
Stade Rennais FC
|
38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +14 | 65 | L D W W W |
| 7 |
AS Monaco
|
38 | 19 | 7 | 12 | +10 | 64 | W W W L D |
| 8 |
RC Strasbourg Alsace
|
37 | 16 | 9 | 12 | +13 | 57 | D D W W L |
| 9 |
Stade Brestois 29
|
37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | -11 | 50 | W L L L D |
| 10 |
Toulouse FC
|
38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | -4 | 45 | W W L L L |
| 11 |
Havre Athletic Club
|
38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | -15 | 43 | D L D D D |
| 12 |
Angers SCO
|
38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | -19 | 43 | L L D L D |
| 13 |
OGC Nice
|
38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -16 | 42 | W L L D D |
| 14 |
Lorient
|
30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | -4 | 41 | W L D L W |
| 15 |
Paris FC
|
30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | -6 | 38 | D W D W W |
| 16 |
AJ Auxerre
|
38 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -15 | 35 | L W D D D |
| 17 |
FC Nantes
|
38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | -23 | 29 | L D D D L |
| 18 |
Metz
|
30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | -39 | 15 | L D D L L |
| 19 |
Stade DE Reims
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | W D L L L |
| 20 |
AS Saint-Étienne
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 7 | W L L W L |
| 21 |
Montpellier Hérault SC
|
8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -16 | 1 | L D L L L |
Match preview
RC Lens host FC Nantes in the French Ligue 1 on Friday, 8 May 2026 at 18:45. The match is scheduled at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
RC Lens sit 2nd in the French Ligue 1 table with 75 points from 37 matches (24W · 3D · 10L). FC Nantes are 17th with 29 points from 38 matches (6W · 11D · 21L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the French Ligue 1 hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 26 times on record. RC Lens have won 11, FC Nantes have won 9 and 6 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment RC Lens vs FC Nantes kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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RC Lens vs FC Nantes — frequently asked
When is RC Lens vs FC Nantes played?
Kick-off is in the French Ligue 1.
Where is RC Lens vs FC Nantes played?
At Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France (capacity 38223).
Has RC Lens vs FC Nantes started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Friday, 8 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow RC Lens vs FC Nantes live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is RC Lens vs FC Nantes part of?
The French Ligue 1 in France. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the French Ligue 1
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the French Ligue 1 hub, or jump to the full France football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow RC Lens and FC Nantes for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.