Lens travelled to Le Havre on Sunday, 12 January 2025, and left with a 2–1 victory on Matchday 17 of the Ligue 1 2025 season. Kickoff at 14:00 UTC saw both sides enter the fixture with contrasting ambitions at the halfway point of the campaign.

For Lens, this win was crucial in their push for European qualification. Sitting in the upper half of the table at Matchday 17, the three points kept them firmly in the hunt for a top-five finish and a place in continental competition. Le Havre, ...