The 2026-27 Ligue 1 features several notable matchdays every weekend in French football. After the international break, Ligue 1 will return to the domestic league. Several players will come back after the UEFA Nations League. Angers faced Troyes in their most recent game. Prosper Peter and Amine Sbaï each found the net for Angers. Troyes failed to score throughout the game. Ultimately, Angers defeated Troyes.
Auxerre played against Brest in their latest fixture. Brest took the lead as Pathé Mboup scored for the team. Cameron Archer and Raphaël Le Guen each scored for Auxerre. In the end, Auxerre defeated Brest and will aim to maintain its form in their upcoming games. In another matchup, Nice defeated LOSC in their most recent fixture. Nathan Ngoy and Mohamed Amoura each scored their goals for Nice. LOSC failed to find the net throughout the first half.
Game Schedules: Timings and Venues
Lens vs OL
Date: October 9, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens.
LOSC vs Le Havre
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 11:15 AM ET | 08:15 AM PT | 08:45 PM IST
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d’Ascq.
Lorient vs Paris FC
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade du Moustoir, Lorient.
Monaco vs Toulouse
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco.
Brest vs Angers
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest.
PSG vs Le Mans
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris.
Nice vs Strasbourg
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice.
Rennes vs Auxerre
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:15 AM ET | 08:15 AM PT | 08:45 PM IST
Venue: Roazhon Park, Rennes.
Troyes vs Marseille
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade de l’Aube, Troyes.
Pivotal Clubs and Possible Lineups
Lens vs OL
Date: October 9, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens.
Projected Lineups for Lens
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Robin Risser
Backs
Matthieu Udol, Kyllian Antonio, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Ruben Aguilar
Zachary Athekame, Felix Bacher, Moussa Niakhaté, and Abner Vinícius
Midfielders
Tyler Morton, Corentin Tolisso, and Pavel Šulc
Strikers
Endrick and Loïs Openda
Winger
Ernest Nuamah
Previous Games
RC Lens faced Slavia Praha in the UEFA Champions League game. Danijel Šturm scored twice for Slavia Praha. Mikulas Konecny received a red card for Slavia Praha. Abdallah Sima, Florian Thauvin, and Ruben Aguilar scored for Lens. Lens ultimately defeated Slavia Praha. RC Lens will have home advantage when they face OL in their upcoming games.
By contrast, Olympique Lyonnais played against Stade Rennais F.C. in their most recent game. OL scored consistently throughout the match. Ernest Nuamah scored twice for OL. Zachary Athekame and Corentin Tolisso each scored for OL. Rennes failed to score throughout the game. In the end, Olympique Lyonnais defeated Stade Rennais F.C.
The Pick: RC Lens
Lorient vs Paris FC
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade du Moustoir, Lorient.
Projected Lineups for Lorient
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Yvon Mvogo
Backs
Nathaniel Adjei, Montassar Talbi, Dembo Sylla, and Panos Katseris
Adama Camara, Maxime Lopez, Pierre Lees-Melou, Ilan Kebbal, and Pablo Pagis
Striker
Lassine Sinayoko
Winger
Luca Koleosho
Previous Games
FC Lorient faced Toulouse FC in their most recent game. Lorient took the lead as Ibrahima Baldé and Noah Mbamba each found the net. Casper Tengstedt and Thomas Jørgensen scored for Toulouse. Lorient recorded fewer shots and fewer shots on target. Toulouse recorded more shots and shots on target. Ultimately, Lorient and Toulouse shared the points in a 2-2 draw.
In contrast, Paris FC faced RC Strasbourg Alsace in their latest fixture. Paris FC recorded more shots and shots on target than Strasbourg. Paris FC recorded more possession, higher pass accuracy, and fewer corner kicks than Strasbourg. RC Strasbourg Alsace recorded fewer shots and fewer shots on target. They had less possession, lower pass accuracy, and no corner kicks. In the end, Paris FC defeated RC Strasbourg Alsace.
The Pick: Paris FC
Monaco vs Toulouse
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco.
Projected Lineups for Monaco
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Lukas Hradecky
Backs
Vanderson, Sadibou Sané, Eric Dier, and Flávio Nazinho
Midfielders
Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Aleksandr Golovin, Mamadou Coulibaly, and Edan Diop
Striker
Paris Brunner
Wingers
Stanis Idumbo and Matthis Abline
Projected Lineups for Toulouse
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mathys Niflore
Backs
Rafik Messali, Mark McKenzie, Seny Koumbassa, and Christ Tape
Midfielders
Thomas Jørgensen, Niko Sigur, Cristian Cásseres Jr., and Ilyas Azizi
Striker
Jacen Russell-Rowe
Winger
Casper Tengstedt
Previous Games
Monaco primarily plays a 4-2-3-1 and shifts into a 4-3-3 or a defensive 4-4-2 low block depending on the game. They have performed strongly in their recent domestic league games. Monaco delivered a strong home record with two wins, no draws, and no losses. They have also performed strongly in their away games. Monaco showed strong form on both ends of the pitch. Monaco currently sits in first position in the Ligue 1 standings with 13 points. Monaco has home advantage and will look to capitalize on it to secure a win in the upcoming games.
Toulouse have displayed strong attacking form in their recent league performances. Toulouse have struggled with consistent performances in their defensive form. They have been stable at home but have struggled in away fixtures this season. Toulouse currently sits in 13th place in the Ligue 1 standings with five points. In their last five games, Toulouse recorded one win, two draws, and two losses.
The Pick: Monaco
PSG vs Le Mans
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris.
Projected Lineups for PSG
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Matvéi Safónov
Backs
Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Nuno Mendes
Midfielders
Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, João Neves, Désiré Doué, and Fabián Ruiz
Wingers
Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Projected Lineups for Le Mans
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Ewan Hatfout
Backs
Noa Boisse, Samuel Yohou, Harold Voyer, Rayan Bamba, and Lucas Calodat
Midfielders
Adil Bourabaa, Lucas Bretelle, and Jean Vercruysse
Striker
Louis Mafouta
Winger
Dame Gueye
Previous Games
Paris Saint-Germain F.C. faced Olympique de Marseille in their most recent Ligue 1 game. Both teams failed to score in the first half. Ferran Torres and Marquinhos each scored for PSG. Angel Gomes scored for Marseille, but Timothy Weah received a red card. PSG had more shots and shots on target. PSG recorded less possession, higher pass accuracy, and more corner kicks than Marseille. Olympique de Marseille recorded fewer shots and shots on target. Marseille recorded average possession, lower pass accuracy, and fewer corner kicks throughout the game. PSG defeated Marseille.
Le Mans FC faced FC Lorient in their latest fixture. Adil Bourabaa and Habib Diallo scored for Le Mans. After halftime, Isak Jensen scored for Lorient. Le Mans had more shots and shots on target than Lorient. Le Mans recorded more possession and higher pass accuracy, but fewer corner kicks throughout the game. Lorient had less possession, lower pass accuracy, and more corner kicks. In the end, Le Mans defeated Lorient. Le Man will pose a tough challenge for PSG in their upcoming game.
The Pick: Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
Game Analysis
Matchday 6 will feature multiple emerging clubs looking to prove themselves. In the key matchup, PSG will host Le Mans on October 10.
In another matchup, Lens will host OL on October 9, 2026. OL will pose a tough challenge to Lens in their away fixture on Matchday 6. Toulouse will face Monaco on October 10, 2026, at Stade Louis II, Monaco. Toulouse will pose a tough challenge to Monaco in their away fixture. The remaining clubs will aim to avoid dropping into the relegation zone of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 standings.