Match 4 (French U19 Youth League): Lille U19 produced a dominant attacking display, thrashing FC Chartres U19 5‑2 at the Domaine de Luchin training centre on 10 May 2026. The result kept Lille firmly in contention for the group title.

Match Overview

Lille started at a blistering pace. Inside the first ten minutes, they had already scored twice. Winger Ibrahima Sissoko outpaced the Chartres defence to open the scoring in the 4th minute, and midfielder Valentin Vanbaleghem added a second from the penalty spot in the 9th minute. Chartres pulled one back through a well‑worked move in the 23rd minute, but Lille restored their two‑goal advantage just before half‑time when striker Mathis Lhermitte headed in a corner.

Key Moments

• 4’ – Goal (Lille): Ibrahima Sissoko races through and slots past the keeper.
• 9’ – Goal (Lille): Vanbaleghem converts a penalty after a handball.
• 23’ – Goal (Chartres): Forward Timothé Combeau finishes after a quick break.
• 44’ – Goal (Lille): Lhermitte’s header from a corner makes it 3‑1.
• 51’ – Goal (Lille): Sissoko scores his second, a curled effort from the edge of the box.
• 68’ – Goal (Chartres): Combeau grabs his second with a close‑range finish.
• 82’ – Goal (Lille): Substitute Kenan Oulad‑Mhand chips the keeper to make it 5‑2.

Match Statistics

Standings Impact

Lille U19 remained second in the group, three points behind leaders Paris Saint‑Germain U19 with two matches to play. Chartres U19 stayed in eighth place, now out of playoff contention. The emphatic win showcased Lille’s attacking depth and their potential for the end‑of‑season playoffs.

Man of the Match

Ibrahima Sissoko – two goals and an assist; his pace and trickery were too much for the Chartres defence.