RC Lens
The blood-and-gold club of a former mining town, known for one of the best atmospheres in France. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its honours and its biggest rivals.
RC Lens fixtures and results
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2 - 1Racing Club De LensLigue 1 table
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 RC Lens
Racing Club de Lens were founded in 1906 in the mining town of Lens, in northern France, and play at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, a stadium known for its passionate and loyal support. The club’s red and yellow colours give it the nickname Les Sang et Or, blood and gold.
Lens won their only Ligue 1 title in 1997/98, and the Coupe de la Ligue in 1998/99. In 2025/26 the club capped a strong season by winning the Coupe de France for the first time, beating Nice 3-1 in the final.
Honours
Major trophies| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 1 | 1997/98 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 2025/26 |
| Coupe de la Ligue | 1 | 1998/99 |
Rivals
Lille OSC
The Derby du Nord against Lille is the main rivalry, between the club of the mining basin and the club of the regional capital.
RC Lens FAQs
Where do RC Lens play their home games?
At the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, which holds around 38,000 spectators.
When did RC Lens win Ligue 1?
In 1997/98, the club’s only league title.
Have RC Lens won the Coupe de France?
Yes. Lens won the competition for the first time in 2025/26, beating Nice 3-1 in the final.
Who are RC Lens’s biggest rivals?
Lille, in the Derby du Nord, are the main rivals.
Where can I follow RC Lens 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.