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RC Lens vs. Lyon Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Oct 9, 2026 12:30 PM ET

Ligue 1 returns after a three-week international break, and RC Lens will play at home against Lyon at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, France.

Lens are winless in their last four matches in Ligue 1 and are currently 15th with four points after five league matches played.

Before the international break, Lens lost 2-1 to AS Monaco away from home. Their record is currently one win, one draw, and three losses.

Lyon has started well in Ligue 1 and sits 2nd with 11 points after five league matches played. Their current record is three wins and two draws.

In the previous matchday, Lyon hosted Rennes at Groupama Stadium. Lyon defeated Rennes 4-0 with two goals from Ernest Nuamah and goals from Zachary Athekame and Corentin Tolisso.

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Last season, RC Lens and Lyon faced off three times; twice in Ligue 1 and once in the Coupe De France. Their last matchup ended in a 0-4 RC Lens victory away from home.

Expected Lineups for RC Lens and Lyon

RC Lens

Goalkeeper: Robin Risser
Defenders: Kyllian Antonio, Ismaelo Ganiou, Jonathan Gradit
Midfielders: Matthieu Udol, Michael Cuisance, Yacine Titraoui, Ruben Aguilar
Forwards: Franjo Ivanovic, Odsonne Edouard, Florian Thauvin

Lyon

Goalkeeper: Dominik Greif
Defenders: Abner, Ruben Kluivert, Felix Bacher, Zachary Athekame
Midfielders: Tyler Morton, Mads Bidstrup, Pavel Sulc
Forwards: Corentin Tolisso, Lois Openda, Ernest Nuamah

Where to Watch RC Lens vs. Lyon – MD 6 – Ligue 1

RC Lens vs. Lyon kicks off at 2:45 P.M. ET / 11:45 A.M. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8:45 P.M. local time at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, France.

The match will be available to watch in the United States and in France through select TV channels and streaming services.