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Ligue 1 standings for the 2025/2026 season.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | +45 | 76 |
| 2Qualification | Racing Club de Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | +31 | 70 |
| 3Qualification |  Lille OSC | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | +15 | 61 |
| 4Qualification |  Olympique Lyonnais | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | +13 | 60 |
| 5 |  Olympique de Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | +18 | 59 |
| 6 |  Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | +9 | 59 |
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Founding and Early Years
Racing Club de Lens was founded in 1906, born from the meeting of the "Gallibots," a nickname for the region's young miners, and students passionate about football. The club adopted red and gold in 1923, earning its supporters the nickname "Sang et Or" (Blood and Gold).
Club Evolution
RC Lens play at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, opened in 1933 and named in tribute to Félix Bollaert, a director of the Lens mining company. The club embodies the identity of the mining region and enjoys support among the most passionate fanbases in France.
Great Managers
Daniel Leclercq led RC Lens to their sole league title in 1997-98, then the 1998-99 Coupe de la Ligue. Franck Haise (2020-2024) revived the club's European ambitions, before Pierre Sage (2024-2026) carried them to a historic 2nd-place Ligue 1 finish and their first-ever Coupe de France in 2025-26.
Iconic Players
Marc-Vivien Foé, the Cameroonian midfielder, was one of the architects of the 1997-98 title. Seydou Keita emerged at Lens before joining Sevilla and then Barcelona, where he won two Champions Leagues, becoming one of the greatest African players in history.
Major Achievements
RC Lens have won one Ligue 1 title (1997-98), one Coupe de France (2025-26, against Nice), and one Coupe de la Ligue (1998-99), with no European trophy to their name.
The Club Today
Led by Dino Toppmöller since 2026 and chaired by Joseph Oughourlian, RC Lens experienced the most successful season of their recent history in 2025-26, finishing 2nd in Ligue 1 and winning the Coupe de France, qualifying directly for the Champions League.
Overall record
Current winning streak: 2 matchesBased on the last 39 matches played
Paris FC✈️Lille OSC✈️Recent Arrivals
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Frequently asked questions
When is Racing Club de Lens's next match?+
Racing Club de Lens face Paris Saint-Germain FC on 16 August 2026.
What is Racing Club de Lens's current standing?+
Racing Club de Lens are currently 2 in Ligue 1 with 70 points.
When did RC Lens win their only league title?+
In 1997-98, under Daniel Leclercq.
When did RC Lens win their first Coupe de France?+
In 2025-26, against OGC Nice, during the best season of their recent history.
Which great African player emerged at Lens?+
Seydou Keita, before winning two Champions Leagues with Barcelona.
Why is RC Lens nicknamed "Sang et Or"?+
After their red and gold colours, adopted in 1923.
What is RC Lens's home stadium?+
The Stade Bollaert-Delelis, opened in 1933.
Who is RC Lens's current head coach?+
Dino Toppmöller, since 2026.
When was RC Lens founded?+
In 1906.