Angers opened their Ligue 1 2025 campaign with a 0–1 defeat to Lens on Sunday, 18 August 2024. The match was the first fixture of the new season for both sides, kicking off at 15:00 UTC on Matchday 1. The result gave Lens three points away from home to start their league year.

For Angers, a home loss on the opening day set a difficult tone for a club that would be targeting mid-table security or a push for European contention. Dropping points at the Stade Raymond Kopa immediately placed pre...