Lorient defeated Nantes 2–1 at the Stade du Moustoir on Saturday, 31 January 2026, in a Ligue 1 Matchday 20 fixture that kicked off at 18:00 UTC. Referee B. Dechepy took charge of the contest, which saw the home side hold a 1–0 lead at the break. The result handed Lorient three points in front of their own supporters in the first weekend of the second half of the 2025–26 league campaign.

For Lorient, this victory was a significant boost to their mid-table ambitions at the midpoint of the season...