: Florian Thauvin opened the scoring from the penalty spot.
: Allan Saint-Maximin doubled the lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. Lens players celebrate with their supporter aft...
RC Lens players and supporters engaged in massive celebrations at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on April 21, 2026, after defeating Toulouse 4–1 to reach their first in 28 years. Match Summary: RC Lens 4–1 Toulouse FC : Florian Thauvin opened the scoring from the penalty spot
: Players were seen embraced by fans as security cordons attempted to manage the crowd. Social media footage captured the emotional "pitch invasion" as the Sang et Or faithful celebrated ending a nearly three-decade drought. Match Summary: RC Lens 4–1 Toulouse FC :
: Santiago Hidalgo scored for Toulouse to briefly make it 2–1. 35' : Matthieu Udol restored the two-goal cushion.
Upon the final whistle, the stadium erupted in what was described as "total madness" as thousands of supporters flooded the pitch to celebrate with the players.
Lens is currently in the midst of a "dream season," competing for a domestic double. Competition Position/Status Points/Next Step 63 Points (6 behind PSG) Coupe de France vs OGC Nice (May 22)