Lens defeated Nice 2–0 on Sunday, 14 December 2025, in a Ligue 1 Matchday 16 fixture that kicked off at 16:15 UTC. Referee Willy Delajod officiated the contest, which saw the home side take a 1–0 lead into half-time at the break. The result gave Lens three points on their own ground in the French top flight, extending their strong home form during the 2025 campaign.

At the time of the match, Lens were pushing for a European qualification spot in the Ligue 1 table, and this victory against a dir...