The match was briefly halted in the 35th minute due to discriminatory chanting from the home crowd.

Known for its "English-style" atmosphere and mining heritage Expand map Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports

A fiery match saw Lens reduced to nine men, resulting in a 4–1 Lille victory. Venue Information Atmosphere LOSC Lille Stade Pierre-Mauroy Multi-use arena with a retractable roof RC Lens Stade Bollaert-Delelis

Historically, the match represented a clash between the industrial, working-class identity of Lens and the middle-class, administrative hub of Lille.

Lille dominated with a 4–0 win during their title-winning campaign.

In their 123 total meetings, Lille holds a slight advantage: Lille Wins: 49 Lens Wins: 38 Draws: 36 Classic Encounters:

Known as the "Northern Derby," this fixture is one of France's most intense regional rivalries, separating the two clubs by only 40 kilometers.

Hákon Haraldsson opened the scoring in the 44th minute, followed by a second-half goal from Félix Correia (49') and a penalty converted by Matias Fernandez-Pardo (58').