Lens make it seven wins on the bounce in Ligue 1, stay top | OneFootball

Lens defeated Toulouse this Friday by 3 to 0, in the 19th round of the French Championship. Wesley Said, Adrien Thomasson, and Ismaelo Ganiou scored the goals for the visitors in the match that took place at the Municipal Stadium of Toulouse, in France. The seventh consecutive victory in the competition secured Lens the leadership.

The home team played with one less player since the first half after Emersonn was sent off.

Standings

With this result, Lens remains at the top of Ligue 1 for another round. The team reached 40 points, four more than PSG, which will play this Sunday, in the 19th round, against Paris FC. Meanwhile, Toulouse is in eighth place, with 23 points.

📋 Match Summary

🟣⚪ TOULOUSE 0 x 3 LENS 🔴🟡 🏆 Competition: French Championship (17th round) 🏟️ Location: Municipal Stadium of Toulouse (FRA) 📅 Date: January 1, 2026 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 4:45 PM (Brasília time) 🟥 Red card: Emersonn (Toulouse)

Goals

⚽ Wesley Said (Lens) ⚽ Adrien Thomasson (Lens) ⚽ Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

How was the game?

Lens had the chance to open the scoring at 22 minutes of the first half. Wesley Said took advantage of a cross into the area after a corner kick and headed to the corner. However, goalkeeper Restes made a good save and prevented the first goal. Two minutes later, Toulouse lost a player and was left shorthanded.

The Brazilian forward Emersonn made a harsh tackle on Edouard and received a direct red card. The VAR confirmed the player's dismissal.

The visiting team took the lead at 12 minutes of the second half. Wesley Said took advantage of a rebound inside the area and found the net, this time leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Thomasson scored his second of the game at 40 minutes. In injury time, Ganiou finished from inside the area, to the left corner of Restes, and sealed the score.

Upcoming Matches

Toulouse

Angers vs. Toulouse Competition: French Cup (2nd round) Date and time: January 10, 2026 (Saturday), at 11:30 AM (Brasília time) Location: Jean Bouin Stadium (FRA)

Lens

Sochaux vs. Lens Competition: French Cup (2nd round) Date and time: January 10, 2026 (Saturday), at 5:00 PM (Brasília time) Location: Auguste Bonal Stadium (FRA)

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