Ligue 1 Schedule Announcement: Lens Set for Lille Clash on April 4th
The French Professional Football League has unveiled the schedule for Ligue 1’s 28th matchday, with a key fixture confirmed: Lille versus RC Lens. The highly anticipated derby rematch is slated for Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at 9:05 PM CET and will be broadcast on Ligue 1+. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter for fans of both clubs.
Lille’s Challenging March
Lille faces a demanding March leading up to the Lens match. The club will be competing in both legs of their Europa Conference League Round of 16 tie against Aston Villa on March 12th and 19th. In addition to European commitments, Lille will also travel to Rennes on March 15th and Marseille on March 22nd, creating a packed schedule.
Lens’ Relatively Lighter March
RC Lens, in contrast, has a less strenuous March. Pierre Sage’s team will host Metz on March 8th and Angers on March 20th, with a single away trip to Lorient on March 14th. This potentially gives Lens a slight advantage in terms of rest and preparation heading into the derby.
Full Ligue 1 Round 28 Schedule
The 28th matchday kicks off on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, with Paris Saint-Germain hosting Toulouse. The round concludes on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, with a clash between Monaco and Marseille.
- Friday, April 3rd, 2026 (8:45 PM CET): Paris SG – Toulouse (Ligue 1+)
- Saturday, April 4th, 2026 (5:00 PM CET): Strasbourg – Nice (beIN SPORTS 1)
- Saturday, April 4th, 2026 (7:00 PM CET): Brest – Rennes (Ligue 1+)
- Saturday, April 4th, 2026 (9:05 PM CET): Lille – RC Lens (Ligue 1+)
- Sunday, April 5th, 2026 (3:00 PM CET): Angers – Lyon (Ligue 1+)
- Sunday, April 5th, 2026 (5:15 PM CET): Metz – Nantes (Ligue 1+), Lorient – Paris FC (Ligue 1+), Havre – Auxerre (Ligue 1+)
- Sunday, April 5th, 2026 (8:45 PM CET): Monaco – Marseille (Ligue 1+)
Derby History: Lens’ Recent Triumph
RC Lens secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Lille on September 20, 2025, marking their largest derby win in forty years. Goals from Wesley Saïd, Florian Thauvin and Rayan Fofana sealed the result in a rain-soaked match at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
FAQ
When is the Lille vs. RC Lens match?
The match is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at 9:05 PM CET.
Where will the match be played?
The match will be played at the Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille.
Where can I watch the match?
The match will be broadcast on Ligue 1+.
What is Lille’s schedule like in March?
Lille has a busy March with Europa Conference League matches against Aston Villa, as well as league games against Rennes and Marseille.
Did Lens win the previous derby?
Yes, Lens won the previous derby 3-0 on September 20, 2025.
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