Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 8
Matchday 8 of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season has just concluded, showcasing thrilling matches and remarkable performances. Below is the Ligue 1 roundup from this round of games.
PSG 3-3 Strasbourg
Strasbourg nearly achieved their first-ever away win against Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 on their 35th attempt, but they let a two-goal advantage slip away, resulting in a 3-3 draw and missing the opportunity to take the top spot in the league. This marks the first time PSG have dropped points at home since April, causing them to fall to second place, while Strasbourg once again showed why they are considered one of Europe’s most thrilling teams under Liam Rosenior.
OGC Nice 3-2 Lyon
OGC Nice got back to winning form by securing a 3-2 victory over Olympique Lyonnais, bringing Les Aiglons to just five points behind the top four and halting Les Gones’ streak of three straight head-to-head wins. Lyon suffered their second consecutive Ligue 1 loss, having been defeated at home by Toulouse before the international break.
Angers 1-1 Monaco
Sébastien Pocognoli was denied a win in his debut match as AS Monaco manager when Angers SCO earned a late draw at the Raymond Kopa Stadium, preventing the away team from achieving their ninth victory in 10 head-to-head encounters. Monaco’s poor away form persists, with only one win in their last five matches on the road.
Marseille 6-2 Le Havre
Marseille secured their eighth consecutive home victory in Ligue 1 with a 6-2 win against Le Havre AC, a result that propels them to the top of the league standings. Le Havre’s defeat ends their streak of three consecutive draws and leaves them with only one win in their first eight league matches (3 draws, 4 losses).
Lens 2-1 Paris FC
Lens captain Adrien Thomasson set the tone by providing two assists, guiding Les Sang et Or to a 2-1 win over Paris FC at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. This victory marked Lens’ first streak of three consecutive home league wins since December 2023, moving Pierre Sage’s team into the spots qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.
Toulouse 4-0 Metz
A quick beginning enabled Toulouse to achieve a 4-0 victory at home against Metz, who played with 10 men. This win marked Toulouse’s first consecutive wins since the first two weeks of the season. Meanwhile, Metz remains at the bottom of the league table and has yet to secure their first win.
Rennes 2-2 Auxerre
An intense Ligue 1 match at Roazhon Park ended in a 2-2 draw, with Auxerre’s Lassine Sinayoko scoring a late penalty that stopped Rennes from closing the gap to just one point behind the top six. Rennes will likely reflect on a missed chance, as this marked their fourth consecutive draw, and three of those matches finished with a 2-2 scoreline.
Lorient 3-3 Brest
Lorient and Brest contested an exciting Breton derby at the Stade du Moustoir, which finished in a 3-3 draw. This result extended Les Pirates’ unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 to four games (2 wins, 2 draws). The outcome has minimal impact on the league table, as both teams remain only a few spots above the relegation zone.
Nantes 0-2 Lille
Lille snapped a three-game winless streak in Ligue 1 by defeating relegation-threatened Nantes 2-0, climbing to sixth place. Nantes have failed to win in their last five matches (three draws, two losses) and remain just above the relegation zone in 15th position, having scored only five goals this season. Meanwhile, Lille have moved up to sixth in the standings as they aim to maintain their pursuit of European competition.
