OL leads Ligue 1 after seven matches

Olympique Lyonnais (OL) regained the lead in Ligue 1 after seven matches of the 2025-2026 season, following a 2-1 victory over Nice on Sunday. This marks the end of over a year of waiting for the club to take the top spot in the standings.

Points and goal difference determine position

With 14 points, OL surpassed other teams such as PSG, Lille, Paris FC, and Monaco, who also have 14 points, due to its superior goal difference. This is the first time since 2008 that OL has led the league after seven matches.

Historical context of OL's performance

It is also noted that the club had not finished a seventh match at the top of Ligue 1 since the 2008-2009 season, when it ultimately finished third with 71 points. The current start confirms a certain continuity for OL, as it has at least 14 points after seven matches for the second consecutive season, following 15 points in the 2025-2026 season.

Achievement marks a first for OL

This achievement is a first for the club since the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons, when it achieved 14 points each time. The next match will immediately test OL's position at the top of the table, as the team will travel to the Parc des Princes to face PSG, one of its rivals with the same number of points.