Lens vs Lorient — result, stats and line-ups

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2023/2024

Lens

3 MAY

2:0

Lorient

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal57'

Elye Wahi (assist: Nampalys Mendy) · Right foot shot 1-0

GOAL

AST

Goal81'

David Da Costa (assist: Adrien Thomasson) · Right foot shot 2-0

Man of the match

Florian SotocaLens8.2

Expected goals (xG)

LensxGLorient

2.180.63

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Stade Bollaert-DelelisLens · 38,223 seats

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Conditions

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RefereeJérémie Pignard
1st AssistantAurélien Drouet
2nd AssistantLaurent Coniglio
4th OfficialFlorent Batta

Pressure index

LensLorient

1′45′90′

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Match flow

PLAYER

Yellow card20'

Tiemoué Bakayoko · Foul

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Massadio Haïdara · Out: Kevin Danso · Substitution because of injury

GOAL

AST

Goal57'

Elye Wahi (assist: Nampalys Mendy) · Right foot shot 1-0

PLAYER

Yellow card58'

Elye Wahi

PLAYER

Yellow card71'

Panos Katseris · Foul

OUT

Substitution78'

In: Wesley Saïd · Out: Elye Wahi · Substitution because of injury

OUT

Substitution78'

In: Adrien Thomasson · Out: Angelo Fulgini · Substitution because of injury

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Junior Kroupi · Out: Mohamed Bamba · Substitution because of injury

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Gédéon Kalulu · Out: Panos Katseris · Substitution because of injury

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Badredine Bouanani · Out: Tiemoué Bakayoko · Substitution because of injury

GOAL

AST

Goal81'

David Da Costa (assist: Adrien Thomasson) · Right foot shot 2-0

OUT

Substitution82'

In: Ruben Aguilar · Out: Deiver Machado · Substitution because of injury

OUT

Substitution87'

In: Salis Abdul Samed · Out: David Da Costa · Substitution because of injury

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Commentary

107

And that's it. The match concludes - Lens triumphs over Lorient with a score of 2-0.
90+7′The final whistle blows, concluding the second half - Lens triumphs over Lorient with a score of 2-0.
90+6′Opportunity squandered. Gédéon Kalulu of Lorient takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sails high and wide to the left.Penalty
90+5′Opportunity squandered. Wesley Saïd of Lens takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails high and wide to the right. The assist was provided by Adrien Thomasson.
90+4′Ruben Aguilar of Lens has secured a free kick on the right flank.
90+4′Julien Ponceau of Lorient commits a foul.
90+4′Nampalys Mendy from Lens has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
90+4′Eli Kroupi from Lorient commits a foul.
90+2′Jonathan Gradit of Lens successfully earned a defensive free kick in the football match.
90+2′Benjamin Mendy from Lorient commits a foul.
89′Offside called - It's Lorient. Benjamin Mendy has been flagged for being offside.
88′Przemyslaw Frankowski of Lens strikes the left post with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box. The assist came from Wesley Saïd.
87′Player change - Lens. Salis Abdul Samed is coming on to replace David Pereira da Costa.
86′Another offensive effort. Florian Sotoca from Lens takes a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a save at the middle of the net. The assist was provided by Facundo Medina.Penalty
84′Missed chance. Wesley Saïd - Lens - shot with left foot from the right side of the box goes high. Assist - Florian Sotoca.
83′Attempt thwarted. Wesley Saïd from Lens tries a right-footed shot from the middle of the box but it's stopped. The assist was by Florian Sotoca.
82′Player change for Lens - Deiver Machado is being replaced by Ruben Aguilar.
81′Score! Lens leads Lorient 2-0. David Pereira da Costa of Lens fires a right-footed shot from close range into the right corner of the goal. The assist came from Adrien Thomasson after a swift counter-attack.
81′Attempt thwarted. Julien Ponceau of Lorient's right-footed shot from beyond the box is intercepted.
80′Corner kick awarded to Lorient. Jonathan Gradit is responsible for conceding it.
79′Player swap for Lorient. Eli Kroupi is coming on to replace Mohamed Bamba.
79′Player change - Lorient. Gédéon Kalulu is coming in for Panos Katseris.
78′Player change - Lens. Wesley Saïd is coming on to replace Elye Wahi.
78′Player swap - Lens. Adrien Thomasson comes in to replace Angelo Fulgini.
77′New attacking attempt. Mohamed Bamba - Lorient - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Laurent Abergel.
75′Attempt thwarted. Mohamed Bamba of Lorient's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is intercepted. The assist was provided by Imrân Louza.
74′New attacking attempt. Imrân Louza - Lorient - shot with left foot from the right side of the box is saved in the right corner. Assist - Panos Katseris.
71′Panos Katseris of Lorient has been handed a yellow card due to a violation.
71′Panos Katseris of Lorient commits a foul.
71′Deiver Machado of Lens has successfully secured a free kick on the left flank.
66′Imrân Louza of Lorient has secured a free kick in the offensive zone.
66′Facundo Medina from Lens committed a foul.
63′Match interruption - Brice Samba of Lens is injured.
63′New attacking attempt. Panos Katseris - Lorient - shot with right foot from the right side of the box is saved in the right corner. Assist - Laurent Abergel.
62′Pause has ended. They are prepared to proceed.
61′Match pause - Angelo Fulgini of Lens is injured.
61′Tiémoué Bakayoko commits a foul - Lorient.
61′Angelo Fulgini of Lens has secured an attacking free kick.
60′Offside - Lorient. Tiémoué Bakayoko has been flagged offside.
59′Julien Ponceau of Lorient has been awarded a free kick in the offensive zone.
59′Jonathan Gradit from Lens commits a foul.
58′Elye Wahi of Lens is shown a yellow card for overly exuberant celebrations.
57′Score! Lens takes the lead, 1-0 against Lorient. Elye Wahi of Lens strikes with his right foot from the middle of the box, sending the ball into the left corner. The assist was by Nampalys Mendy.
56′A new offensive move is underway. Florian Sotoca of Lens takes a header from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist comes from Angelo Fulgini, who delivers a cross.
56′Corner kick awarded to Lens, forced by Yvon Mvogo.
54′Offside - Lens. Elye Wahi has been flagged for offside.
51′Missed chance. Jonathan Gradit - Lens - shot with right foot from the left side of the box goes high after corner.
50′Corner kick awarded to Lens, forced by Yvon Mvogo.
50′Another offensive push. Deiver Machado of Lens takes a shot with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist was by Facundo Medina.
49′Julien Laporte from Lorient commits a foul.
49′Elye Wahi of Lens has been awarded a free kick in the offensive zone.
47′Panos Katseris from Lorient commits a foul.
47′Facundo Medina of Lens has secured a free kick on the left flank.
46′Imrân Louza of Lorient has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
46′Fouled by Facundo Medina - Lens
45′Substitution - Lens. Massadio Haïdara for Kevin Danso - injury.
45′The second half of the match between Lens and Lorient kicks off with the score still at a deadlock, 0-0.
45+2′The first half concludes with Lens and Lorient at a stalemate, neither team managing to score. The scoreboard reads Lens 0, Lorient 0.
45+2′Missed chance. Deiver Machado - Lens - shot with right foot from the centre of the box missed to the left after corner.
45+1′Corner kick awarded to Lens, resulting from a defensive action by Julien Laporte.
42′Nampalys Mendy from Lens has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
42′Fouled by Julien Ponceau - Lorient
37′Missed chance. Elye Wahi - Lens - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is close, but missed. Assist - Angelo Fulgini.
35′Shot blocked. Julien Ponceau - Lorient - shot with right foot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assist - Mohamed Bamba.
34′Delay over. They are ready to continue.
34′Delay in match - injury Florian Sotoca - Lens
33′Fouled by Montassar Talbi - Lorient
33′Florian Sotoca - Lens - won a free kick in defence.
32′Missed chance. Facundo Medina - Lens - shot with right foot from the centre of the box goes high. Assist - Elye Wahi.
31′Fouled by Julien Ponceau - Lorient
31′Angelo Fulgini - Lens - won a free kick on the left wing.
31′Missed chance. Deiver Machado - Lens - shot with left foot from outside the box missed .
30′Fouled by Julien Laporte - Lorient
30′Elye Wahi - Lens - won a free kick on the left wing.
29′Missed chance. Nathaniel Adjei - Lorient - shot with the head from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assist - Imrân Louza with a cross after corner.
29′Corner - Lorient. Conceded by Facundo Medina.
27′Mohamed Bamba - Lorient - won a free kick in defence.
27′Fouled by Facundo Medina - Lens
26′Nathaniel Adjei - Lorient - won a free kick on the right wing.
26′Fouled by Florian Sotoca - Lens
25′Missed chance. Florian Sotoca - Lens - shot with the head from the centre of the box goes high. Assist - Facundo Medina with a cross.
22′Tiémoué Bakayoko - Lorient - won a free kick on the right wing.
22′Fouled by Angelo Fulgini - Lens
20′Tiémoué Bakayoko - Lorient - receive yellow card for a foul.
20′Fouled by Tiémoué Bakayoko - Lorient
20′David Pereira da Costa - Lens - won a free kick on the right wing.
18′Corner - Lorient. Conceded by Brice Samba.
18′New attacking attempt. Benjamin Mendy - Lorient - shot with left foot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assist - Julien Ponceau.
17′Corner - Lorient. Conceded by Jonathan Gradit.
16′Julien Laporte - Lorient - won a free kick in defence.
16′Fouled by Kevin Danso - Lens
15′Corner - Lens. Conceded by Montassar Talbi.
14′Attempt thwarted. Angelo Fulgini of Lens attempts a right-footed shot from the middle of the box but it's obstructed. The assist was provided by Nampalys Mendy with a cross.
12′Mohamed Bamba of Lorient has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
12′David Pereira da Costa of Lens commits a foul.
9′Przemyslaw Frankowski of Lens has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
9′Benjamin Mendy from Lorient commits a foul.
9′Attempt thwarted. Julien Ponceau of Lorient tries a right-footed shot from the left side of the box but it's deflected. The assist was by Imrân Louza.
7′Opportunity squandered. Elye Wahi of Lens attempts a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it veers off to the left. The assist was provided by Kevin Danso.
5′Panos Katseris of Lorient has secured a free kick on the right flank.
5′Deiver Machado of Lens commits a foul.
5′Przemyslaw Frankowski of Lens commits a foul.
5′Julien Ponceau of Lorient has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
2′A fresh offensive move is underway. Angelo Fulgini of Lens takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper manages to save it in the middle of the net. The assist was provided by Nampalys Mendy.Penalty
1′Jonathan Gradit of Lens has secured an offensive free kick.
1′Tiémoué Bakayoko commits a foul - Lorient.
The initial half of the game commences..

Match statistics

LENLOR

Possession and passing

57%Possession43%

86%Pass accuracy80%

537Passes410

459Successful Passes327

87Ball Safe91

15Key Passes10

2 more

5Substitutions3

16Throw-ins18

Attack

2Goals0

19Shots Total11

6Shots On Target5

4Corners4

58Dangerous Attacks50

6Accurate Crosses2

12 more

120Attacks89

12Dribble Attempts20

76Duels Won40

15Goal Attempts6

1Offsides2

3Shots Blocked4

16Shots inside the box8

10Shots Off Target3

3Shots outside the box3

80%Successful dribbles50%

9Successful Dribbles6

33Total Crosses21

Defence and discipline

5Saves4

23Tackles10

7Interceptions9

11Fouls14

1Yellow cards2

4Goal Kicks10

Other

1Hit Woodwork0

29Successful Headers14

16Successful Interceptions9

49Headers37

7Challenges9

2Assists0

2 more

3Injuries0

2Counter Attacks1

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

J. PignardPer-match averages this season · 17 matches · career: 158

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	3.94	1.82	2.12	4.21
Red cards	0.18	0.06	0.12	0.18
Second yellows	0.06	0.06	0.00	0.11
Penalties	0.59	0.41	0.18	0.38

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

LensxGLorient

2.180.63

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

1.090.29

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

2.180.63

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

2.000.56

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.170.07

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.160.07

Expected Points (xPTS)

2.370.45

Expected Goals Against (xGA)

0.632.18

Starting XI

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Lens€75Mstarting XI · 11/11€121Mwith bench · 20/20

Lorient€88Mstarting XI · 10/11€149Mwith bench · 17/20

Lorient's starting XI cost €13M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Lens — bench

Ruben AguilarDefender · €3.5M (2023)6.4 6

Salis Abdul SamedMidfielder · €2.5M (2025)6.8 16

Jean-Louis LecaGoalkeeper · €300K (2018)18

Andy DioufMidfielder · €20M (2025)21

Massadio HaïdaraDefender · €2.5M (2013)7.5 22

Wesley SaïdAttacker · €8M (2019)7.3 27

Morgan GuilavoguiAttacker · €5M (2026)28

Adrien ThomassonMidfielder · €3.9M (2023)7.5 32

Ayanda SishubaMidfielder · €500K (2025)

Lorient — bench

Alfred GomisGoalkeeper · €10M (2020)10

Badredine BouananiMidfielder · €15M (2025)6.7 12

Darlin YongwaDefender · €1.5M (2022)17

Jean-Victor MakengoMidfielder · €10M (2023)22

Junior KroupiMidfielder · €13M (2025)6.6 24

Gédéon KaluluDefender6.4 27

Aiyegun TosinAttacker · €4M (2023)37

Théo Le BrisDefender95

Isaak TouréDefender · €8M (2023)

Player statistics

Lens starters then subs, by rating

Florian Sotoca#7 · Midfielder · 90′8.2

In this match

Attack

Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Shots: 3
Shots on target: 2
Expected goals (xG): 0.46
xGoT: 0.02

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 35/44
Pass accuracy: 80%
Key passes: 2
Crosses (accurate/total): 2/2

Possession & duels

Touches: 0
Duels (won/total): 12/18
Aerials won: 7
Dribbles (won/attempted): 4/4
Dispossessed: 1

Defence

Tackles: 1
Clearances: 1
Dribbled past: 2

Discipline

Fouls: 1
Fouls drawn: 1

Player	Reason	Back
Jimmy Cabot🩹 injury · Cruciate Ligament Tear	injury · Cruciate Ligament Tear	6 May 2024
Abdukodir Khusanov🟥 suspended · Called Up To National Team	suspended · Called Up To National Team	5 May 2024

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Lens	1.4469.25%	1.4369.93%
Draw	5.0020%	4.7521.05%
Lorient	6.5015.38%	7.0014.29%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Lens or Draw	1.1190.01%	1.1190.09%
Lens or Lorient	1.1685.76%	1.1984.03%
Draw or Lorient	2.6238.1%	2.7037.04%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.1785.47%
0–1 goals	–	4.9020.41%
3+ goals	1.5365.23%	1.6162.11%
0–2 goals	2.5040%	2.3542.55%
4+ goals	–	2.5040%
0–3 goals	–	1.5265.79%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Lens	1.9052.38%	1.8753.48%
Draw	2.6038.46%	2.6338.02%
Lorient	6.0016.67%	6.0016.67%

Outcome	bet365
LEN → LEN	2.1047.62%
LEN → X	15.006.67%
LEN → LOR	34.002.94%
X → LEN	4.3323.08%
X → X	7.5013.33%
X → LOR	13.007.69%
LOR → LEN	19.005.26%
LOR → X	17.005.88%
LOR → LOR	11.009.09%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	4.7521.05%
6 - 8	3.0033.33%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	9.0011.11%
Over 14	11.009.09%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
3+ cards	–	1.3076.92%
0–2 cards	–	2.9533.9%
4+ cards	1.6161.92%	1.7656.82%
0–3 cards	2.2045.45%	1.9351.81%
5+ cards	–	2.5040%
0–4 cards	–	1.4369.93%
6+ cards	–	3.8026.32%
0–5 cards	–	1.2083.33%

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Monaco	5	13
2	Olympique Lyonnais	5	11
3	Paris	5	11
4	LOSC Lille	5	10
5	Rennes	5	10
6	Paris Saint Germain	5	8
7	Angers SCO	5	7
8	Strasbourg	5	7
9	Le Mans	5	6
10	Auxerre	5	6
11	Brest	5	5
12	Lorient	5	5
13	Toulouse	5	5
14	Nice	5	5
15	Lens	5	4
16	Troyes	5	4
17	Olympique Marseille	5	3
18	Le Havre	5	2

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	1.7557.14%	1.8055.56%
No	2.0050%	1.9651.02%