Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 3
The third matchday of the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season has just concluded, showcasing thrilling games and impressive performances. Here is a summary of the latest Ligue 1 fixtures.
Toulouse 0-1 Lille
Toulouse manager Jens Berthel Askou is still looking for his first win since taking charge, after his team suffered a 1-0 Ligue 1 loss to LOSC Lille, having missed numerous chances. Lille managed to maintain their lead and claimed their fifth consecutive head-to-head win.
Lyon 3-1 Auxerre
Ernest Nuamah both scored and assisted as Lyon secured a 3-1 win against AJ Auxerre at the Groupama Stadium on Friday evening, keeping their perfect record intact for the new season. Lyon seems to have bounced back from their disappointing UEFA Champions League play-off defeat to Fenerbahçe and will be keen to maintain this momentum in the weeks ahead.
PSG 1-2 Monaco
Monaco rallied from behind to achieve a 2-1 win on the road against Paris Saint-Germain, keeping a flawless record after three Ligue 1 games and five matches across all competitions under Filipe Luís. Les Monégasques managed to hold their lead, becoming the first team to beat PSG three times in a row in Ligue 1 since the club came under Qatari ownership. Additionally, this is the first time the European champions have failed to win in four consecutive league matches since 2023.
Lens 0-1 Lorient
Mamadou Koné’s opening Ligue 1 goal was the match-winner as Lorient narrowly defeated Lens 1-0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, giving Alexandre Dujeux his first competitive victory as head coach of Les Merlus. Lorient celebrated their first away win against this opponent in seven years, a result that lifts them above Lens in the Ligue 1 standings.
Nice 1-1 Le Mans
OGC Nice and Le Mans are still without a win in Ligue 1 after the two teams ended in a messy 1-1 draw at the Allianz Riviera, continuing the Eagles’ unbeaten streak in league head-to-head encounters to six games (3 wins, 3 draws).
Le Havre 1-2 Brest
Brest secured their first Ligue 1 win of the season by defeating Le Havre AC 2-1, despite Le Havre playing with ten men. Le Havre has now lost their last three games at Stade Océane. Les Pirates have won nine of the last eleven head-to-head matches between the two teams and are currently in fourth place early in the season, while Le Club Doyen is in 16th position.
Troyes 2-6 Strasbourg
Strasbourg secured their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 away win against newly promoted teams by overcoming a deficit to defeat ES Troyes AC 6-2 at the Stade de l’Aube. After suffering a 4-0 loss to Olympique de Marseille in the opening round, Strasbourg has bounced back with two straight wins, marking their first away head-to-head victory since March 2009 (with two draws and two losses in between).
Angers 1-2 Rennes
Rennes secured their first away win of the season with a 2-1 victory against Angers SCO at Stade Raymond Kopa, keeping their unbeaten streak alive in the new Ligue 1 season. This result means Les Rouge et Noirs have remained undefeated, earning seven points from their first three matches.
Marseille 2-3 Paris FC
In a dramatic finish with a late penalty, Lassine Sinayoko’s successful spot kick secured Paris FC’s first-ever win at Stade Vélodrome, defeating Marseille 3-2. This loss marks Marseille’s second of the season, while Liam Rosenior’s team remains undefeated after three games.
