Nice end 326-day home league drought with 2-1 win over Lille

In partnership with

OffsAIde

·21 September 2026

Nice beat Lille 2-1 on Sunday, ending 326 days without a home Ligue 1 win and climbing out of the relegation zone.

According to L'Équipe, the result sparked a fervent response in the stands, a release supporters had long been waiting for.

OneFootball Videos

Full-time brought embraces, beaming faces and loud cheers around Olivier Pantaloni’s technical area, underlining the shift in mood.

Victories always stir emotion, yet this one felt different after such a prolonged wait for a home success.

The players drew energy from a crowd eager to be carried along, and the stadium revelled in a rare night of unrestrained celebration.

Source: L'Équipe

“Artificial intelligence was used to assist in creating this article based on reporting from the original source quoted.”