Nice beat Lille 2-1 at the Allianz Riviera.

The Ligue 1 clash between Nice and Lille unfolded on 20 September 2026 at the Allianz Riviera in Nice. Both sides entered the match looking to collect three points, with the home crowd expecting a strong showing from their side.

How it unfolded

The opening minutes were tense, and Nice’s Mohamed Abdelmoneim was the first player to be booked, receiving a yellow card in the 5th minute for a bad foul. The early caution did not deter the hosts, and the dead-ball drama arrived in the 22nd minute when Lille defender Nathan Ngoy inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, handing Nice a 1-0 lead.

Just before the interval, Nice’s Xavier Junior Mandza Tsiendi added another yellow card in first-half injury time (45'+1') for a bad foul, keeping the disciplinary tally growing for the home side. The second half began with Lille pressing for an equaliser, while Nice maintained discipline despite another booking for Mohamed Amoura in the 57th minute, again for a bad foul.

The breakthrough for Nice came in the 67th minute when Mohamed Amoura struck from the centre of the box with his left foot, sending the ball to the bottom left corner. The goal was set up by Gauthier Hein, putting Nice comfortably ahead at 2-0. Lille responded quickly, and in the 79th minute Ayase Ueda restored hope for the visitors. Ueda’s left-footed shot from the left side of the box found the centre of the goal after a through ball from Maurits Kjaergaard, bringing the score to 2-1. The decision was confirmed after a VAR review.

In the dying moments of the game, Maurits Kjaergaard received a yellow card in first-half injury time of the second half (90'+1') for a bad foul, ending the match’s disciplinary record.

Standout performers

Mohamed Amoura was the decisive figure for Nice, scoring the second goal and earning an assist from Gauthier Hein. His composure in the 67th minute secured the win. Ayase Ueda provided Lille’s only goal, capitalising on a well-timed through ball from Maurits Kjaergaard.

Match facts

  • Final score: Nice 2-1 Lille
  • Scorers:
    • Nathan Ngoy (own goal) – 22' (Lille)
    • Mohamed Amoura – 67' (Nice) (assist: Gauthier Hein)
    • Ayase Ueda – 79' (Lille) (assist: Maurits Kjaergaard)
  • Bookings:
    • Mohamed Abdelmoneim (Nice) – 5'
    • Xavier Junior Mandza Tsiendi (Nice) – 45'+1'
    • Mohamed Amoura (Nice) – 57'
    • Maurits Kjaergaard (Lille) – 90'+1'
  • Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice

What it means

The victory gives Nice three points and a positive goal difference from the match, while Lille return home with a single point after their narrow defeat. Both clubs can now reflect on the performances and disciplinary aspects as the Ligue 1 season progresses.