RC Lens, currently second in Ligue 1 with 70 points, is one of the clubs most involved in the French football reform project.

What is this reform project?

The project aims to replace the Ligue de football professionnel with a society of clubs, inspired by the Premier League model, while strengthening the role of the Fédération française de football.

Why does this interest Lens?

RC Lens president Joseph Oughourlian is one of the most ardent supporters of this reform, believing it to be a major step forward for French football.

Which other clubs are involved?

Other clubs, such as OM, Rennes, Lyon, Le Havre, and Paris FC, also support this project, while PSG, Lille, Monaco, Nice, and Lorient oppose it.

ClubPosition
RC Lens2nd
Paris Saint-Germain1st
Lille3rd

RC Lens recently won its last match against Nice with a score of 3-1, on May 22, 2026. The Lens club is currently on a streak of 4 consecutive wins.

What does the future hold for this reform project?

The reform of French professional sports is taking a decisive step next week, with the project being examined by the National Assembly. French clubs are divided on this project, and it remains to be seen how it will evolve in the coming weeks.

The current league standing is:

StatistiqueValeur
Classement2ème
Points70
Victoires22
Défaites8
Différence de buts+31
Dernier résultatLens 3-1 Nice (22 mai 2026)
Forme récente4W-0D-1L (WWWWL, le plus récent en premier)