The recent 2025–26 season has been heavily skewed in favor of Lens, who won all three competitive meetings during this period.

Trailing 2-0 within the first 13 minutes at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, RC Lens appeared to be fading from the Ligue 1 title race. However, the match turned when Toulouse midfielder received a red card in the 17th minute.

Just four days later, the two sides met again in the Coupe de France semi-finals. Lens delivered a "routine win" this time, dismantling a shorthanded Toulouse side. : Lens 4–1 Toulouse.

: Toulouse was severely handicapped, missing key starters Yann Gboho and Mark McKenzie due to suspensions. Head-to-Head and Key Figures

: This result kept Lens in 2nd place with 59 points, maintaining pressure on league leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Coupe de France Semi-Final (April 21)