Ligue 1 October 2026: table, stats and top scorers
Ligue 1 October 2026 summary: table, stats, top scorers and results, the 3 best teams and the 5 best players with their stats.
· 11 min readOctober in Ligue 1 brought four rounds (6-9), 31 matches and 102 goals. After nine rounds Ligue 1 table is led by Paris Saint-Germain on 20 points, and in October alone PSG took a perfect 12 points. Below you will find the table, results, top scorers and stats for October 2026.
All figures come from the Sports AI-Pro match feed. In this article: table, stats, top scorers and results for October 2026.
October 2026 in numbers
The league averaged 3.29 goals per match, and 61% of games finished with over 2.5 goals. Both teams scored in as many as 65% of matches, with home wins in 55% of them, away wins in 26% and draws in 19%.
Home sides won 55% of matches, 19% ended level and away sides won 26%.
| Market | Share of matches |
|---|---|
| Home win | 55% |
| Draw | 19% |
| Away win | 26% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 61% |
| Both teams to score | 65% |
Ligue 1 table after October 2026
Paris Saint-Germain have 20 points after nine games (6 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat) and a two-point lead over LOSC Lille (18). Olympique Lyonnais and Paris FC follow on 17 points each, and Stade Rennais have 16. Olympique de Marseille are sixth with 15 points and a goal tally of 20-13.
| # | Team | MP | W-D-L | GF-GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 6-2-1 | 21-10 | 20 | |
| 2 | 9 | 5-3-1 | 12-6 | 18 | |
| 3 | 9 | 5-2-2 | 15-7 | 17 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5-2-2 | 16-10 | 17 | |
| 5 | 9 | 5-1-3 | 20-19 | 16 | |
| 6 | 9 | 5-0-4 | 20-13 | 15 | |
| 7 | 9 | 4-3-2 | 12-10 | 15 | |
| 8 | 9 | 4-2-3 | 13-12 | 14 | |
| 9 | 9 | 4-1-4 | 16-13 | 13 | |
| 10 | 8 | 3-3-2 | 7-6 | 12 | |
| 11 | 9 | 2-4-3 | 12-13 | 10 | |
| 12 | 9 | 3-1-5 | 17-19 | 10 | |
| 13 | 9 | 3-1-5 | 13-23 | 10 | |
| 14 | 8 | 2-3-3 | 14-12 | 9 | |
| 15 | 9 | 2-2-5 | 9-17 | 8 | |
| 16 | 9 | 2-2-5 | 7-16 | 8 | |
| 17 | 9 | 1-4-4 | 11-18 | 7 | |
| 18 | 9 | 0-2-7 | 9-20 | 2 |
Ligue 1 results: the key matches of October
In the last round of the month PSG won 5-1 away at Le Havre, and Nice beat Rennes 5-2. In round 7 Marseille won 5-2 away at Angers, and in round 8 they beat Le Havre 4-3. Paris FC beat Rennes 4-3, and Brest won 5-1 against Angers.
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| 6 | Stade Brestois |
| 6 | Stade Rennais |
| 7 | Le Mans |
| 7 | Angers |
| 7 | Paris FC |
| 8 | Olympique de Marseille |
| 9 | Le Havre |
| 9 | Nice |
The 3 best teams of the month
Ranked by points won in October, these three teams set the pace. The table shows their month in full.
| Team | MP | W-D-L | GF-GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 4 | 4-0-0 | 13-3 | 12 |
| Olympique de Marseille | 3 | 3-0-0 | 11-5 | 9 |
| Nice | 4 | 3-0-1 | 10-6 | 9 |
Paris Saint-Germain won all four games, scoring 13 goals and conceding only 3, and ended the month with a 5-1 away win at Le Havre.
Olympique de Marseille won all three games they played in October, scoring 11 goals and conceding 5, including 5-2 at Angers and 4-3 against Le Havre.
Nice won three of four games, scoring 10 goals and conceding 6. Their biggest win was 5-2 against Rennes, and they are eighth in the table with 14 points.
The 5 highest-rated players of the season so far
Players are ranked by average rating this season (minimum 6 appearances), with their goals and assists shown alongside. This is a season-long ranking as of today, not a monthly one.
The ranking is led by Florian Thauvin (rating 7.89; goals: 4, assists: 7), followed by Cristian Cásseres Jr. (7.88), Anthony Lopes (7.76), Vitinha (7.72) and Lassine Sinayoko (7.72). Without goals or assists in the list: Anthony Lopes.
Ligue 1 top scorers and assist leaders
Sinayoko leads the scoring chart with 8 goals, ahead of Esteban Lepaul (7). Amine Gouiri, Elye Wahi and Cameron Archer have 6 each, so the race for the top is wide open.
In the assists table Florian Thauvin leads with 7, followed by Lassine Sinayoko (5) and Cristian Cásseres Jr. (5).
Ligue 1 stats: what the numbers say
Matches averaged 25.2 shots compared with 27.8 in September, and 9.6 on target compared with 10.0. Clean sheets came in 21% of matches (22% in September), and there were 8.8 corners per match (9.3 in September).
| Stat | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Shots per match | 25.2 | 27.8 |
| Shots on target per match | 9.6 | 10.0 |
| Clean sheets | 21% | 22% |
| Corners per match | 8.8 | 9.3 |
What to watch next month
- Will PSG keep their lead over Lille after a run of four straight wins?
- Will Marseille move closer to the top after three straight wins?
- Will Lassine Sinayoko hold on to the lead in the scoring chart?
Ligue 1 predictions: what to expect next
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PSG lead the table
20 points after nine rounds and a perfect 12 points in October.
Marseille in form
Three wins in three games this month and 11 goals scored.
Sinayoko is the standout
8 goals and 5 assists this season, the most in the league.
Goals at both ends
An average of 3.29 goals per match, with both teams scoring in 65% of games.
Which team had the best October in Ligue 1?
Paris Saint-Germain won 4 of 4 matches, scored 13 goals and took 12 points in October.
Who is Ligue 1 top scorer this season?
Lassine Sinayoko leads with 8 goals, ahead of Esteban Lepaul (7) and Amine Gouiri (6).
How many goals per match did Ligue 1 average in October?
An average of 3.29 goals per match across 31 matches, with 61% of games over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 65%.
What is Ligue 1 table after October 2026?
Paris Saint-Germain lead with 20 points after 9 matches, ahead of LOSC Lille (18) and Olympique Lyonnais (17).
Who currently leads Ligue 1 assists table?
Florian Thauvin with 7 assists, ahead of Lassine Sinayoko (5) and Cristian Cásseres Jr. (5).
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