FC Lorient
The orange club of southern Brittany, winner of the Coupe de France in 2002. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its honours and its biggest rivals.
FC Lorient fixtures and results
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Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:24 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +11 | 20 | |
| 2 | Lille OSC | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 18 | |
| 3 |  Olympique Lyon | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 17 | |
| 4 | Paris FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 17 | |
| 5 | Stade Rennais FC | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 16 | |
| 6 |  Olympique Marseille | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | +7 | 15 | |
| 7 | AS Monaco | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | |
| 8 |  OGC Nice | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 14 | |
| 9 |  Racing Club De Lens | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | +3 | 13 | |
| 10 | Stade Brest 29 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 12 | |
| 11 | FC Lorient | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 12 | |
| 12 |  Toulouse FC | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 10 | |
| 13 | Strasbourg Alsace | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -2 | 10 | |
| 14 |  AJ Auxerre | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 10 | |
| 15 | Angers SCO | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 8 | |
| 16 |  ESTAC Troyes | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 8 | |
| 17 | Le Mans FC | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -7 | 7 | |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -11 | 2 |
About FC Lorient
FC Lorient were founded in 1926 and play at the Stade du Moustoir in the Breton port of Lorient. The club wears orange and black and takes its nickname, Les Merlus, the hake, from the fishing tradition of the port.
Lorient won the Coupe de France in 2001/02, beating Bastia 1-0 in the final, which is the club’s biggest honour. The club has moved between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 since reaching the top flight in 1998.
Honours and highlights
Best results| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Coupe de France | 1 | 2001/02 |
Rivals
Breton clubs
Lorient’s regional derbies are against other Breton clubs such as Brest, Rennes and Guingamp, which carry the pride of Brittany.
FC Lorient FAQs
Where do Lorient play their home games?
At the Stade du Moustoir in Lorient, which holds around 18,000 spectators.
Have Lorient won a trophy?
Yes. Lorient won the Coupe de France in 2001/02.
Why are Lorient called Les Merlus?
The name means the hake, a fish that reflects the port’s fishing tradition.
Who are Lorient’s biggest rivals?
Other Breton clubs, such as Brest, Rennes and Guingamp.
Where can I follow FC Lorient fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our Ligue 1 page.