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Ligue 1 2025/2026 Season Review
Paris Saint Germain clinched the Ligue 1 crown with a comfortable 76 points, finishing six clear of Lens who put up a spirited challenge. PSG’s dominance was underlined by their impressive +45 goal difference, a clear sign their attack and defence were in sync. Lens secured second place with 70 points, showcasing their strength and resilience throughout the campaign.
The battle for European qualification was fiercely contested, with Lille, Lyon, Marseille, and Rennes all finishing within striking distance. Lille and Lyon secured the third and fourth spots, while Marseille and Rennes followed closely, both amassing 59 points. This tight cluster highlighted the competitive nature of the league beyond the top two.
At the other end, Metz struggled throughout the season, ending with a solitary 17 points and a daunting -44 goal difference, firmly anchoring them at the bottom. Nantes and Nice also found themselves flirting with relegation danger but managed to stay afloat. Overall, the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 campaign provided drama at both ends of the table, with PSG’s superiority clear but plenty of tussles elsewhere.
League Pulse
League trends
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Home edge | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 74 | 29 | +45 | +11.8% | 76 | LWWDW |
| 2 |  Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 66 | 35 | +31 | +35.3% | 70 | WLWDD |
| 3 |  Lille | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 52 | 37 | +15 | -11.8% | 61 | LWDWD |
| 4 |  Lyon | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 53 | 40 | +13 | +35.3% | 60 | LLWWW |
| 5 |  Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 63 | 45 | +18 | +23.5% | 59 | WWLDL |
| 6 |  Rennes | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59 | 50 | +9 | +17.6% | 59 | LWLWW |
| 7 |  Monaco | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 60 | 54 | +6 | +23.5% | 54 | LLWDD |
| 8 |  Strasbourg | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 58 | 47 | +11 | +17.6% | 53 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Lorient | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 48 | 51 | -3 | +29.4% | 45 | LWDLW |
| 10 |  Toulouse | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 47 | 46 | +1 | -2.2% | 44 | WWDLL |
| 11 |  Paris FC | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 47 | 50 | -3 | +17.6% | 44 | WLWLW |
| 12 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 43 | 55 | -12 | +23.5% | 39 | DLLLD |
| 13 |  Angers | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 48 | -19 | +17.6% | 36 | DDLLD |
| 14 |  Le Havre | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 32 | 44 | -12 | +17.6% | 35 | WLDDD |
| 15 |  Auxerre | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34 | 44 | -10 | +23.5% | 34 | WWWLD |
| 16 |  Nice | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 37 | 60 | -23 | +11.1% | 32 | WDDLD |
| 17 |  Nantes | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 29 | 52 | -23 | +7.0% | 23 | LWLLD |
| 18 |  Metz | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 76 | -44 | +5.9% | 17 | DLLDL |
Ligue 1 2025/2026 Table Read
Paris Saint Germain sit comfortably atop Ligue 1, boasting 76 points from 34 games and a healthy goal difference of +45. While Lens have put up a strong fight in second with 70 points and a +31 goal difference, the seven-point cushion suggests PSG might be enjoying their croissant in peace for now.
The battle for European spots remains spirited, with Lille, Lyon, Marseille, and Rennes all clustered between 59 and 61 points. It’s a tight race where a single slip could reshuffle the deck. Meanwhile, the mid-table tussle features a mix of teams with goal differences around zero, hinting at some rather balanced, if unspectacular, encounters.
Down the bottom, Metz’s -44 goal difference and 17 points paint a grim picture, while Nantes and Nice hover perilously close to relegation trouble. In short, Ligue 1’s top feels settled, but the dance for continental glory and survival is far from over.
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Ligue 1 2025/2026 Standouts
E. Lepaul of Rennes has been the league's sharpest shooter this campaign, netting an impressive 20 goals to top the scoring charts. Not far behind, M. Greenwood of Marseille and J. Panichelli from Strasbourg have both contributed 16 goals each, proving their worth as reliable finishers.
When it comes to creating chances, L. Ajorque from Stade Brestois 29 and A. Thomasson of Lens lead the assist charts with nine each. Greenwood continues to impress with a well-rounded game, adding seven assists to his 16 goals. Meanwhile, O. Dembélé of Paris Saint Germain and G. Hein of Metz also share the seven-assist accolade, showcasing their playmaking prowess across the pitch.