LIVE: Lorient vs AS Monaco | Ligue 1
AS Monaco visits Lorient looking to maintain its unbeaten record and remain at the top of Ligue 1, while the hosts aim to build on their latest victory and continue climbing the standings.
Lorient will host AS Monaco this Sunday, October 18, for Matchday 7 of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. The match will take place at Stade du Moustoir – Yves Allainmat in Lorient, kicking off at 11:15 AM ET / 8:15 AM PT. Monaco enters the encounter at the top of the standings with 14 points, while Lorient occupies eighth place with eight points after six league matches.
How Lorient Comes Into the Match
Lorient returns to Ligue 1 action looking to build on an important 1-0 victory over Paris FC in its most recent league appearance.
The team coached by Alexandre Dujeux secured all three points at Stade du Moustoir thanks to a second-half goal from Gabin Bernardeau, who scored in the 68th minute just two minutes after coming off the bench.
The victory ended Paris FC's unbeaten start to the season and helped Lorient climb to eighth place in the standings.
The hosts have collected eight points from their opening six matches, recording two victories, two draws, and two defeats.
Their other league victory came against Lens, whom they defeated 1-0 away from home in September.
Lorient will now look to secure consecutive Ligue 1 victories for the first time this season against the current league leaders.
How AS Monaco Comes Into the Match
AS Monaco travels to Lorient looking to extend its unbeaten start to the 2026-27 Ligue 1 campaign.
Under head coach Filipe Luís, the team has recorded four victories and two draws in its opening six league matches, collecting 14 points and establishing itself at the top of the standings.
In its most recent domestic appearance, Monaco played out a 2-2 draw against Toulouse after surrendering a two-goal halftime lead. Edan Diop and Matthis Abline scored for the hosts, but second-half goals from Casper Tengstedt and Sion Oppong denied them victory.
However, Monaco returned to winning ways in European competition on October 15, defeating CSKA Sofia 2-1 away from home in its opening UEFA Conference League match.
Paris Brunner and Ansu Fati scored the goals that secured Monaco's first victory of the European campaign.
With Monaco holding a narrow lead at the top of Ligue 1, Sunday's encounter represents another important test for the unbeaten visitors.
Lorient vs AS Monaco: Recent Meetings Favor the Hosts
Despite Monaco's impressive start to the season, recent head-to-head results favor Lorient.
The hosts won both league meetings between the clubs during the 2025-26 season, recording a 3-1 home victory in September 2025 before securing another 3-1 win away from home in January 2026.
Lorient will be looking for a third consecutive victory against Monaco, while the visitors aim to maintain their unbeaten league record and strengthen their position at the top of the standings.
With both teams arriving after positive results in their latest matches, Sunday's clash promises to be an important encounter in the Ligue 1 calendar.
Match Details
- Match: Lorient vs AS Monaco
- Competition: Ligue 1 2026-27 – Matchday 7
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Kickoff: 11:15 AM ET / 8:15 AM PT
- Venue: Stade du Moustoir – Yves Allainmat, Lorient, France
- Broadcast: beIN SPORTS / beIN SPORTS en Español / beIN SPORTS CONNECT (United States)
