In their last direct encounter on 29.11.2023, Arsenal FC and RC Lens recorded a 6:0 result. Across their last five matches, Arsenal FC have recorded 4 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses. RC Lens have posted a recent record of 4 victories, 0 draws, and 1 defeat from their last five games. The Elo comparison places Arsenal FC on 1974 points against a rating of 1755 for RC Lens.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
Arsenal FC | 0.000 | 17.000 | 22.000 | 36.000 | 44.000 | 119.000 |
| 127 |
|
RC Lens | 0.000 | 0.000 | 10.000 | 2.500 | 0.000 | 12.500 |
Form in recent games
| Arsenal FC | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:0 | Coventry City | Premier League | |
| 16.08.2026 | 🏟 | win 3:0 | Manchester City | Supercup | |
| 30.05.2026 | 🏟 |
loss
1:1
penalties
3:4
|
Paris Saint-Germain | Champions League | |
| 24.05.2026 | 🚌 | win 2:1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | |
| 18.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 1:0 | Burnley FC | Premier League | |
| RC Lens | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 5:2 | AJ Auxerre | Ligue 1 | |
| 16.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 1:0 | Paris Saint-Germain | Supercup | |
| 22.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:1 | OGC Nice | Coupe de France | |
| 17.05.2026 | 🚌 | win 4:0 | Olympique Lyonnais | Ligue 1 | |
| 13.05.2026 | 🏠 | loss 0:2 | Paris Saint-Germain | Ligue 1 | |
Match history Arsenal FC - RC Lens
| 29.11.2023 | Arsenal FC | 6:0 | RC Lens | 2023/24 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 03.10.2023 | RC Lens | 2:1 | Arsenal FC | 2023/24 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 25.11.1998 | Arsenal FC | 0:1 | RC Lens | 1998/99 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 16.09.1998 | RC Lens | 1:1 | Arsenal FC | 1998/99 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
Arsenal FC | 1974 |
21.08.2026 3:0 vs Coventry City Premier League +1.38 |
16.08.2026 3:0 vs Manchester City Supercup +5.24 |
30.05.2026 1:1 vs Paris Saint-Germain Champions League -3.23 |
24.05.2026 2:1 vs Crystal Palace Premier League +4.46 |
18.05.2026 1:0 vs Burnley FC Premier League +1.37 |
10.05.2026 1:0 vs West Ham United Premier League +3.83 |
05.05.2026 1:0 vs Atlético de Madrid Champions League +11.62 |
02.05.2026 3:0 vs Fulham FC Premier League +2.84 |
29.04.2026 1:1 vs Atlético de Madrid Champions League -7.44 |
25.04.2026 1:0 vs Newcastle United Premier League +3.54 |
|
| 19 |
|
RC Lens | 1755 |
22.08.2026 5:2 vs AJ Auxerre Ligue 1 +3.92 |
16.08.2026 1:0 vs Paris Saint-Germain Supercup +10.90 |
22.05.2026 3:1 vs OGC Nice Coupe de France Final +4.05 |
17.05.2026 4:0 vs Olympique Lyonnais Ligue 1 +14.65 |
13.05.2026 0:2 vs Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1 -5.10 |
08.05.2026 1:0 vs FC Nantes Ligue 1 +3.22 |
02.05.2026 1:1 vs OGC Nice Ligue 1 -3.44 |
24.04.2026 3:3 vs Stade Brestois Ligue 1 -1.47 |
21.04.2026 4:1 vs Toulouse FC Coupe de France Semi-final +3.64 |
17.04.2026 3:2 vs Toulouse FC Ligue 1 +5.07 |
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Featured matches Arsenal FC - RC Lens
Arsenal FC - RC Lens, 25.11.1998
RC Lens' debut season in the UEFA Champions League in 1998 delivered one of the most iconic moments for French club football on the continental stage. Drawn against a formidable Arsenal, the London side relocated their home fixtures to the legendary Wembley Stadium to accommodate the massive ticket demand. Over 73,000 fans packed the stands, fully expecting a comfortable victory for the English champions, but history had other plans.
Considered heavy underdogs, the French side produced a tactically brilliant and fearless performance. The defining moment arrived in the 72nd minute, when Mickaël Debève found the back of the net to shock the home crowd. Lens held onto their 1-0 lead until the final whistle, cementing their name in football folklore as the very first French club in history to win a match at the mythical Wembley Stadium.
Matches England - France
| 12.08.2026 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2:1 | Aston Villa | 2026/27 | European Super Cup | Final | |||
| 30.05.2026 | Paris Saint-Germain |
1:1
penalties
4:3
|
Arsenal FC | 2025/26 | Champions League | Final | |||
| 14.04.2026 | Liverpool FC | 0:2 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2025/26 | Champions League | Quarter-final | |||
| 08.04.2026 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2:0 | Liverpool FC | 2025/26 | Champions League | Quarter-final | |||
| 19.03.2026 | Aston Villa | 2:0 | LOSC Lille | 2025/26 | Europa League | Round of 16 | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 29.11.2023, the match Arsenal FC vs RC Lens took place, ending with a score of 6:0.