Lyon takes Ligue 1 lead with 2-1 comeback win over Nice
Lyon moved to the top of the Ligue 1 table after a 2-1 victory over Nice, overcoming an early deficit and playing the final 20 minutes with ten men.
Key points
- Lyon defeated Nice 2-1 on Sunday, moving into first place in Ligue 1.
- Elye Wahi scored first for Nice, but Pavel Sulc and Tanner Tessmann scored for Lyon before halftime.
- Keito Nakamura was sent off with about 20 minutes remaining, leaving Lyon with ten players.
- Five teams are tied on 14 points, with Lyon leading on goal difference.
Lyon secured a 2-1 come‑from‑behind victory over Nice on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at the Groupama Stadium, moving into first place in Ligue 1.
Nice opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi netted his second goal of the season.
Lyon responded with two goals in three minutes before half‑time: Pavel Sulc equalised by prodding home a rebound, and Tanner Tessmann headed the hosts ahead.
Midway through the second half, veteran Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel headed against the bar and Wahi struck the post with a close‑range header.
Keito Nakamura was dismissed for a high boot with about 20 minutes remaining, leaving Lyon to defend with ten men.
Coach Paulo Fonseca said, “It’s good to be top but it’s not the most important thing.”
Five teams are level on 14 points at the top of the table, with Lyon heading Paris Saint-Germain, Paris FC, Lille and Monaco on goal difference.
The match was played in front of local boy and French cycling prodigy Paul Seixas.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the goals in the Lyon vs Nice match?
Elye Wahi scored for Nice, while Pavel Sulc and Tanner Tessmann scored for Lyon.
Which team is currently leading Ligue 1?
Lyon is in first place, leading Paris Saint-Germain, Paris FC, Lille, and Monaco on goal difference.
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