Le Mans v Lyon

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Sunday 3 Jan 2027

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15:00 Local Time

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Stade Marie-Marvingt • 

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Le Mans FC is a professional football club from Le Mans, in western France, known for its red-and-yellow colors and the nickname Sang et Or. Founded in 1985 through the merger of two local clubs, the team has competed in France’s top divisions and earned promotion to Ligue 2 for the 2025–26 season after finishing third in the 2024–25 Championnat National. Le Mans reached Ligue 1 for the first time in 2003 and later established itself among the country’s prominent second-tier sides. Its notable cup achievement includes reaching the Coupe de la Ligue semi-finals in 2007. The club plays home matches at Stade Marie-Marvingt, formerly known as MMArena, a modern stadium with a capacity of about 25,000. Le Mans has also helped develop or showcase several well-known players: Didier Drogba played for the club early in his career, while Gervinho, Stéphane Sessègnon and Yohann Pelé also featured in its teams. With a proud regional identity and a history of competing across France’s professional leagues, Le Mans FC remains an important part of football in the Pays de la Loire.

Olympique Lyonnais, commonly known as Décines-Charpieu3 or OL, is a French football club based in Décines-Charpieu3 and founded in 1950. The team competes in Ligue 1, France’s top division, and may also feature in the Coupe de France and UEFA club competitions depending on qualification. Lyon’s defining achievement is a record run of seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles, won from 2002 to 2008. The club has also lifted the Coupe de France five times and won the Trophée des Champions on multiple occasions. OL play their home matches at Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu, a modern venue opened in 2016 with a capacity of around 59,000. The club is renowned for developing and attracting leading talent, including French international Karim Benzema, Brazilian midfielder Juninho and forward Alexandre Lacazette. Lyon’s history features memorable domestic campaigns and regular appearances in European football, with a strong reputation for youth development and an enthusiastic supporter base. Follow Décines-Charpieu3 for match results, fixtures, squad news, competition updates and information about the club’s players, honours and stadium.