Ligue 1 opening matches feature draws for Lorient and Troyes

The 2026/27 Ligue 1 season has commenced with several notable opening matches. FC Lorient secured a goalless draw against OGC Nice at the Allianz Riviera. Ghanaian defender Nathaniel Adjei was a standout performer for Lorient, earning a 7.3 rating for his composed and disciplined defensive display, helping his side maintain a clean sheet.

In another fixture, Lille OSC secured a 2-0 victory over Angers SCO under new head coach Davide Ancelotti. Olivier Giroud opened the scoring for Lille in the 11th minute, followed by a goal from Tiago Santos.

Additionally, Troyes and Paris FC, both newly promoted sides, played to a 0-0 draw at the Stade de l'Aube. Both teams struggled with offensive efficiency and faced various squad absences due to injuries.