Known as the "Northern Derby," this fixture is one of France's most intense regional rivalries, separating the two clubs by only 40 kilometers.
A fiery match saw Lens reduced to nine men, resulting in a 4–1 Lille victory. Venue Information Atmosphere LOSC Lille Stade Pierre-Mauroy Multi-use arena with a retractable roof RC Lens Stade Bollaert-Delelis
The match was briefly halted in the 35th minute due to discriminatory chanting from the home crowd.
In their 123 total meetings, Lille holds a slight advantage: Lille Wins: 49 Lens Wins: 38 Draws: 36 Classic Encounters:
Lille dominated with a 4–0 win during their title-winning campaign.
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Lille secured three crucial points in this edition of the Derby du Nord , effectively stalling Lens' pursuit of the Ligue 1 title.
The most recent meeting between and RC Lens on April 4, 2026, ended in a dominant 3–0 victory for Lille at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Sat, Apr 4 Match Summary: April 4, 2026