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Lens hosts third-placed Paris FC in Ligue 1 matchday 8 on Saturday 24 October.
Lens hosts Paris FC in Ligue 1 matchday 8 on Saturday 24 October. The match takes place in Lens, Pas-de-Calais, and is broadcast on Ligue 1+, with live commentary available on leparisien.fr.
Paris FC is third in the Ligue 1 table on points, level with Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais. Its most recent league match ended in a 4-3 win over Rennes. The club is coached by Liam Rosenior, and Lassine Sinayoko has scored six goals in seven Ligue 1 matches this season.
Lens has won its last two league matches. The club also played Club Brugge in the Champions League during the same week. Both sides are early in the season, so the table positions reflect a limited number of matches.
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Paris FC Arrives in Lens After a Four-Goal Win
From Paris FC's side, the trip to Lens comes after a 4-3 win over Rennes that keeps the club third on points. Coach Liam Rosenior's team will aim to maintain its position among the leaders. Lassine Sinayoko's six goals in seven league matches have been a notable part of its attacking output this season.
Lens Enters Matchday 8 With Two Straight League Wins
For Lens, the fixture follows two consecutive Ligue 1 victories and a midweek Champions League match against Club Brugge. The home side will look to extend its run in front of its own supporters against a Paris FC team currently third on points.