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Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions League | ||||
| 1 |  AS Monaco FC | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Paris FC | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 |  Lyon | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| UEFA Europa League | ||||
| 4 |  Lille OSC | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| Conference League qualification | ||||
| 5 |  Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 6 |  RC Strasbourg Alsace | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 8 | FC Lorient | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |  Estac Troyes | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 10 |  Olympique de Marseille | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Racing Club de Lens | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 |  Angers | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Paris Saint-Germain FC | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 14 | Le Mans | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 15 |  OGC Nice | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| Relegation | ||||
| 16 |  Le Havre AC | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 17 |  Toulouse FC | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 18 |  AJ Auxerre | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Rules and legend
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Defenders
Midfielders
Key Players
Top Players
Season Statistics
Ligue 1Season 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 12026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Ligue 12025 | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 48 | 51 | 45 |
| Ligue 12023 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 43 | 66 | 29 |
| Ligue 12022 | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 52 | 53 | 55 |
| Ligue 12021 | 38 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 35 | 63 | 36 |
| Ligue 12020 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 50 | 68 | 42 |
Transfers
Arrivals (1)
Formose MendyLoan –
29 Jun
Departures (2)
Pablo PagisTransfer 15M €17 Jul
Abdoulaye FayeLoan –
29 Jun
History of Lorient
Founding and Early Years
Football Club Lorientais was founded on 2 April 1926, succeeding "La Marée Sportive," a works club created the previous year by fish traders at the Keroman fishing port. This maritime origin has left a lasting imprint on the club's identity.
Club Evolution
Nicknamed "Les Merlus" (The Hakes), after the fish emblematic of the port of Lorient, the club adopted its orange-and-black checkerboard shirt in 1926. They play at the Stade du Moustoir, officially named the Stade Yves-Allainmat in tribute to a former mayor of the city.
Great Managers
Christian Gourcuff, the central figure in the club's history across three spells between 1982 and 2014, built Lorient's reputation for polished, attacking football. Yvon Pouliquen led the club to its greatest achievement, the 2002 Coupe de France win against SC Bastia.
Iconic Players
Yoann Gourcuff, Christian Gourcuff's son and a pure product of the Lorient academy, became a star of French football before joining AC Milan and then Olympique Lyonnais. Fabien Audard holds the club's all-time appearance record, a symbol of Lorient's Ligue 1 stability during the 2000s-2010s.
Major Achievements
FC Lorient have won one Coupe de France (2002) and two Ligue 2 titles (2020, 2025), without ever winning Ligue 1.
The Club Today
Led by Alexandre Dujeux since June 2026 and chaired by Loïc Féry, under the majority ownership of Black Knight Football Club, the American group that also owns AFC Bournemouth since January 2026, FC Lorient play in Ligue 1 for the 2026-27 season.
Frequently asked questions
When is FC Lorient's next match?+
FC Lorient face Paris FC on 10 October 2026.
What is FC Lorient's current standing?+
FC Lorient are currently 8 in Ligue 1 with 4 points.
Why is FC Lorient nicknamed "Les Merlus"?+
After the fish emblematic of Lorient's fishing port, the club's home city.
When did FC Lorient win their only Coupe de France?+
In 2002, against SC Bastia.
Which iconic player came through Lorient's academy?+
Yoann Gourcuff, son of the club's historic manager Christian Gourcuff.
Who owns FC Lorient?+
Black Knight Football Club, the American group that also owns AFC Bournemouth, since January 2026.
What is FC Lorient's home stadium?+
The Stade du Moustoir, officially named the Stade Yves-Allainmat.
Who is FC Lorient's current head coach?+
Alexandre Dujeux, since June 2026.
When was FC Lorient founded?+
On 2 April 1926.