Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 12
The 12th matchday of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season has just concluded, showcasing thrilling matches and impressive performances. Here is a summary of the latest round of Ligue 1 fixtures.
Paris FC 0-1 Rennes
Breel Embolo scored a late goal to secure a thrilling 1-0 victory for Rennes at Paris FC, handing the Blues just their fourth home loss of the year. This valuable three-point win moves the Rouge et Noirs up two spots to eighth place, bringing them close to the European qualification positions. Meanwhile, a disappointed Paris stay in 11th place but maintain a comfortable four-point lead above the relegation zone.
Marseille 3-0 Brest
Marseille handed Brest their sixth straight Ligue 1 match without a win by securing a strong 3-0 victory at the Stade Vélodrome. This win keeps Marseille in second place, just 2 points behind PSG. Meanwhile, Brest’s continued winless streak over six games leaves them in 15th position.
Le Havre 1-1 Nantes
Le Havre AC scored in stoppage time to secure a draw against Nantes, extending Les Canaris’ winless streak in Ligue 1 to three matches (one draw, two losses). This point moves Le Havre four points above the relegation zone, while Nantes drop to 16th place, the relegation play-off spot.
Monaco 1-4 Lens
RC Lens defeated AS Monaco, who were down to ten players, with a 4-1 victory at the Stade Louis II, marking their fifth win in six Ligue 1 matches. This win moves Pierre Sage’s team up to 3rd place in the standings, while Monaco suffered back-to-back league losses for the first time this season and fell to sixth place.
Lorient 1-1 Toulouse
Djibril Sidibé’s penalty in the second half equalized Pablo Pagis’ goal, resulting in a 1-1 draw between Toulouse and Lorient at the Stade du Moustoir in Ligue 1. Toulouse’s streak without a win has now reached four games (two draws, two losses), but Les Violets continue to sit in the upper half of the standings.
Strasbourg 2-0 Lille
RC Strasbourg Alsace secured their first Ligue 1 win against any of the top seven teams by defeating LOSC Lille 2-0. This loss marked Lille’s eighth away defeat in 2025 and extended their streak to five Ligue 1 matches without a win when they concede the opening goal.
Metz 2-1 OGC Nice
Metz extended their resurgence by securing their third consecutive Ligue 1 win, defeating OGC Nice 2-1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. After earning only two points from their first nine league matches, Metz have climbed out of the relegation zone, rising to 14th place with this victory. Meanwhile, Nice have suffered three straight losses across all competitions and missed the opportunity to break into the top six.
Angers 2-0 Auxerre
A catastrophic own goal contributed to Angers’ 2-0 victory over Auxerre in Ligue 1 at the Stade Raymond Kopa. This result means Auxerre has now gone seven matches without a win (one draw, six losses) and has failed to score in their last four games. The win provides Angers with a three-point lead above the relegation play-off spot, while the loss leaves Auxerre three points behind at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table.
Lyon 2-3 PSG
João Neves scored a last-minute goal in the 95th minute to secure a hard-earned 3-2 win for Paris Saint-Germain against Lyon at the Groupama Stadium. With this result, PSG have now suffered only one defeat in their last 10 matches across all competitions, while Lyon have managed just one win in their previous six games. Although Lyon will be deeply disappointed to lose in such a manner, their overall performance should satisfy manager Paulo Fonseca, who will soon be able to return to the sidelines after serving a nine-month ban, with only two more Ligue 1 matches left to watch from the stands.
