Ligue 1 2026-27: Matchday 8 Schedules and Previews
Matchday 7 concluded with mixed results in the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. Toulouse defeated Le Mans in their previous encounter. Le Mans failed to find the net throughout the game. In another exciting matchup, Marseille claimed a victory against Angers in the Ligue 1 game. Himad Abdelli, Nouhoum Kamissoko, Amine Gouiri, Amine Harit, and Igor Paixão each scored for Marseille. Lilian Raolisoa and Amine El Ouazzani each found the net for Angers.
Le Havre suffered a defeat to Auxerre in their latest fixture. Danny Namaso scored twice, and Romain Faivre scored for Auxerre. Rayan Fofana scored Le Havre’s only goal. OL defeated Nice in their most recent Ligue 1 fixture. Elye Wahi scored Nice’s only goal. Pavel Šulc and Tanner Tessmann each found the net for OL. Keito Nakamura received a red card for OL.
Game Schedules: Dates and Venues
Brest vs Nice
Date: October 23, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest.
Lens vs Paris FC
Date: October 24, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens.
Monaco vs LOSC
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco.
Toulouse vs Troyes
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse.
Auxerre vs Le Mans
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps, Auxerre.
Marseille vs Le Havre
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Stade Vélodrome, Marseille.
Angers vs Lorient
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers.
Rennes vs Strasbourg
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Roazhon Park, Rennes.
PSG vs OL
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:45 PM ET | 12:45 PM PT | 01:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris.
Teams in the Spotlight
Lens vs Paris FC
Date: October 24, 2026 (Saturday)
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
Kyllian Antonio, Ismaëlo Ganiou, and Jean-Clair Todibo
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar, Yacine Titraoui, Andrija Bulatović, Michał Skóras, and Florian Sotoca
Striker
Odsonne Édouard
Winger
lorian Thauvin
Projected Lineups for Paris FC
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Kevin Trapp
Backs
Hamari Traoré, Diego Coppola, Samir Chergui, and Adama Camara
Midfielders
Pierre Lees-Melou, Maxime Lopez, and Ilan Kebbal
Striker
Lassine Sinayoko
Wingers
Luca Koleosho and Pablo Pagis
Injury Report for Lens
Players
Reason for Out
Ismaëlo Ganiou
Knee Injury
Ruben Aguilar
Ankle Injury
Jhoanner Chávez and Jonathan Gradit
Hamstring Injuries
Maik Nawrocki
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Abdallah Sima
Thigh Injury
Injury Report for Paris FC
Players
Reason for Out
Nhoa Sangui and Jonathan Ikoné
Thigh Injuries
Previous Encounters and Results
Lens faced Troyes in their most recent game. Lens recorded fewer shots and shots on target. Troyes had less possession, lower passing accuracy, and more corner kicks than Lens. Lens ultimately defeated Troyes. Paris FC played against Lorient in their latest fixture. Paris FC failed to score throughout the match. Paris FC registered more shots and shots on target. In the end, Paris lost to Lorient.
The Pick: Lens
Monaco vs LOSC
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco.
Projected Lineups for Monaco
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Lukás Hrádecky
Backs
Vanderson, Sadibou Sané, Mohammed Salisu, and Flávio Nazinho
Midfielders
Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Takumi Minamino, and Ansu Fati
Striker
Matthis Abline
Winger
Aleksandr Golovin
Projected Lineups for LOSC
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Orlando Gill
Backs
Romain Perraud, Tanguy Nianzou, Nathan Ngoy, and Maxima Goffi
Midfielders
Benjamin André, Hákon Arnar Haraldsson, and Dilane Bakwa
Striker
Olivier Giroud
Wingers
Ngal Ayel Mukau and Ethan Mbappé
Injury Report for Monaco
Players
Reason for Out
Stanis Idumbo
Back Injury
Eric Dier
Thigh Injury
Injury Report for LOSC
Players
Reason for Out
Ethan Mbappé
Suspension
Osame Sahraoui
Foot Injury
Ayase Ueda
Heel Injury
Hamza Igamane and Tiago Santos
Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Previous Encounters and Results
Monaco faced CSKA Sofia in a UEFA Europa Conference League match. Paris Brunner and Ansu Fati scored for Monaco. Joël Zwarts scored for CSKA Sofia. In the end, Monaco defeated CSKA Sofia. Monaco currently sit fifth in the Ligue 1 standings with 14 points. In their last five games, they have recorded two consecutive victories, one loss, and two draws. LOSC played against Arsenal in their latest game. Jurriën Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka each scored for Arsenal. LOSC failed to find the net throughout the match. LOSC ultimately lost to Arsenal. In addition, LOSC currently sit fourth in the Ligue 1 standings with 14 points. In their last five fixtures, they have three consecutive wins, one draw, and one loss.
The Pick: Monaco
Rennes vs Strasbourg
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 PM ET | 09:15 AM PT | 09:45 PM IST
Venue: Roazhon Park, Rennes.
Projected Lineups for Rennes
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Brice Samba
Backs
Bryan Reynolds, Charlie Cresswell, Anthony Rouault, and Przemysław Frankowski
Midfielders
Sebastian Szymański, Djaoui Cissé, and Adrien Thomasson
Strikers
Estéban Lepaul and Issa Soumaré
Winger
Ludovic Blas
Projected Lineups for Strasbourg
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Filip Jörgensen
Backs
Oso, Karim Coulibaly, Jeyland Mitchell, and Genesis Antwi
Midfielders
Pape Demba Diop, Dário Essugo, and Giovanni Reyna
Striker
Conrad Harder
Wingers
Fabio Baldé and Gessime Yassine
Injury Report for Rennes
Player
Reason for Out
Estéban Lepaul
Ankle Injury
Injury Report for Strasbourg
Players
Reason for Out
Fabio Baldé and Martial Godo
Muscle Injuries
Sebastian Nanasi, Ismaël Doukouré, and Maxi Oyedele
Injuries
Joaquín Panichelli
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Previous Encounters and Results
Rennes faced Auxerre in their most recent game. Esteban Lepaul, Adrien Thomasson, and Boulaye Dia scored twice for Rennes. Cameron Archer scored Auxerre’s only goal. Rennes ultimately defeated Auxerre. Rennes currently sit sixth in the Ligue 1 standings with 13 points. In their last five recent fixtures, they have recorded three consecutive victories and two losses. Strasbourg played against PSG in their latest fixture. Illia Zabarnyi, Ousmane Dembélé, and Désiré Doué scored for PSG. Giovanni Reyna scored for Strasbourg. Strasbourg lost to PSG. In their recent five fixtures, they have three consecutive losses, one draw, and one victory. Their recent form reflects the challenges Strasbourg has faced during the campaign.
The Pick: Rennes
PSG vs OL
Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:45 PM ET | 12:45 PM PT | 01:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris.
Projected Lineups for PSG
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Matvey Safonov
Backs
Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Lucas Hernández
Midfielders
João Neves, Vítinha, and Fabián Ruiz
Striker
Ousmane Dembélé
Wingers
Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Projected Lineups for OL
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Rémy Descamps
Backs
Abner, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, and Zachary Athekame
Midfielders
Mads Bidstrup, Tanner Tessmann, and Noah Nartey
Striker
Pavel Šulc
Wingers
Julien Duranville and Kaïl Boudache
Injury Report for PSG
Players
Reason for Out
Ousmane Dembélé
Hamstring Injury
Nuno Mendes and Marquinhos
Muscle Injuries
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Knee Injury
Injury Report for OL
Players
Reason for Out
Keito Nakamura
Suspension
Nicolás Tagliafico
Muscle Injury
Loïs Openda
Leg Injury
Mohamed Ouédraogo
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Previous Encounters and Results
PSG played against Manchester City in their latest game. PSG had less possession, lower passing accuracy, and fewer corner kicks throughout the match. Man City registered more shots and shots on target. In the end, PSG defeated Man City. OL defeated Palace in their Europa League game. OL recorded more shots and shots on target. OL enjoyed greater possession and higher passing accuracy throughout the game. Crystal Palace registered fewer shots and fewer shots on target. They had less possession, lower passing accuracy, and fewer corner kicks than OL. In their last five games, they have recorded three consecutive victories, one draw, and one loss. OL will pose a tough challenge against PSG in the forthcoming fixture.
The Pick: PSG
Closing Analysis and Match Outlook
Several teams will aim to strengthen their position in the Ligue 1 standings during Matchday 8. Brest will host Nice on October 23. Which team will come out on top? Toulouse will host Troyes on October 24.
In another exciting matchup, Auxerre will host Le Mans on October 25. Le Mans will aim to avoid slipping into the danger zone in the road game. Le Havre will face Marseille on October 25 at Stade Vélodrome, Marseille.