Buy AJ Auxerre vs Lens tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Saturday 3 April 2027 and kick-off currently listed at 15:00. It is matchday 26 of Ligue 1 at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps, on the banks of the Yonne in Burgundy. The league confirms exact kick-off slots a few weeks before each round, so the match can still move within the weekend of 2 to 4 April.
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This fixture carries more history than most visitors expect. Lens won the only league title in their history on this ground, drawing 1-1 here on the final day of the 1997/98 season. For supporters of AJ Auxerre, a visit from a club with one of the larger followings in France is one of the dates that fills the ground.
The long-run record belongs to the hosts. Auxerre have lost only four of 31 top-flight meetings with Lens at home. The recent picture is different: Lens have won two of the last three visits, so the hosts go into April chasing a first home win over Lens since 2006/07.
Capacity sets the limit. The Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps holds around 18,500. The last three Ligue 1 meetings here drew 17,246, 17,052 and 17,243. That leaves very little slack for a Saturday afternoon fixture against a visitor with Lens's following.
Season tickets take most of the ground before a single match ticket goes on sale. Auxerre reached a record 12,156 season ticket holders in 2025/26, close to two-thirds of the capacity. The club opened renewals for 2026/27 stand by stand in June. Only what is left after renewals and the away allocation reaches single-match buyers.
RC Lens arrive as one of the form sides in France. They finished second in Ligue 1 in 2025/26, won the Coupe de France and are back in the Champions League this season. A club in that position draws neutral interest as well as its own travelling support.
That support is famous across French football. Lens fill the Stade Bollaert-Delelis week after week. Home dates such as Lens vs Lille sell out long before matchday. The away section in Auxerre holds just 880, a tiny fraction of the supporters who would make the trip if they could.
The two sides have already met once this season. Lens won 5-2 at Bollaert-Delelis on 22 August 2026, with Auxerre reduced to ten men, so the return in Burgundy gives the hosts a chance to put that right in front of a full house.
Through the club, it is possible but tight. Auxerre sell single-match tickets through their own ticketing platform once season ticket holders have been served. With around 12,000 seats already taken, the general sale for a fixture of this profile moves quickly. The central seats in the main stand go first.
Lens supporters face a separate route. The away allocation is sold through Lens to their own supporters at a single price of €10 set by the league. With only 880 seats, that allocation does not go far. Anyone hoping to stand with the visiting fans should buy only listings in the away section, because home areas are no place for red and gold on a matchday.
Local authorities can also shape what happens on the day. Travel arrangements for visiting supporters in France are subject to prefectoral decisions, which can change parking, access or even the size of the away contingent close to the match.
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Five things drive the price of a seat for this fixture. Location comes first, with the central Tribune d'Honneur at the top of the scale and the ends behind the goals at the bottom. Demand follows and rises sharply once the kick-off time is fixed, while timing matters too: a Saturday afternoon in spring sells faster than a winter midweek. The 2026/27 run-in adds pressure, with hospitality sitting in a separate price band altogether.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind the goals, home ends | £40 – £70 | Fans who want atmosphere | Close to the home support in a compact ground |
| Corner and end seats | £45 – £80 | Budget buyers and first-time visitors | Angled view with every seat near the pitch |
| Longside seats | £55 – £95 | Couples and small groups | Side-on view from the stand opposite the main stand |
| Tribune d'Honneur, central | £75 – £130+ | Buyers who want a clear tactical view | Main stand seats near the dugouts, sell early |
| Hospitality and VIP | £150 – £300+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Lounge access, catering and premium seats |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Face value in Auxerre is modest by the standards of the bigger French grounds, but the supply problem is the same. With nearly two-thirds of the ground on season tickets, resale prices reflect access to a near-full stadium rather than the figure printed on the ticket. Buying once the kick-off time is confirmed usually gives the widest choice at fair prices.
The Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps is a four-sided ground with stands close to the pitch, set on the Route de Vaux beside the river. The Tribune d'Honneur on the west side is the main stand, the Tribune Leclerc behind one goal is the home of Auxerre's ultras and the Tribune Vaux behind the other goal holds the away block. Stand names have changed with sponsorship, so listings may use the traditional names or current partner names such as the Tribune Guy Roux, Tribune Groupama and Tribune Louault.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribune Leclerc | Home fans who want to sing | Lower | The ultras end behind the goal. Expect flags, songs and ninety minutes on your feet |
| Tribune d'Honneur, central | A clear tactical view and comfort | Upper | The main stand, with the dugouts, VIP boxes and corporate hospitality |
| Tribune d'Honneur, wings | Side-on view at a fairer price | Mid-range | A strong all-round option for neutral visitors |
| Opposite longside | Value with a full view of the pitch | Mid-range | Around 3,300 seats facing the main stand, good for families and small groups |
| Tribune Vaux, home sections | Behind-the-goal view on a budget | Lower | Shares the end with the away block, so expect a lively mood near the segregation line |
| Away section, section T | Lens supporters only | Lower | 880 seats across two tiers, entered from the Route de Vaux. Red and gold belong here and nowhere else in the ground |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the wings of the Tribune d'Honneur or the opposite longside and keep club colours out of sight. Lens red and gold will stand out anywhere outside the away section, while white and blue is the safe choice in every home area. For a first visit, a central seat on the opposite longside gives a clear view at a fairer price than the main stand.
The ground is changing. Works under way at the stadium are adding around 2,500 seats along with new VIP lounges, with capacity expected to rise to around 20,000 once complete. Until then, access routes and facilities may vary between home games, so read the listing notes before you travel.
Height matters less here than in a bigger bowl. Even the back rows of the longside stands sit close to the touchline, so a seat a few rows up gives a better view of the shape of the game without losing the closeness. Front rows behind the goals put you near the action but give a flatter angle across the pitch.
Visiting supporters should note the rules in the away section. Backpacks and bags are not allowed in the visiting block. Visiting fans may also be held in the ground for a short period after the final whistle while the area clears.
Auxerre's premium seating is concentrated in the Tribune d'Honneur, the main stand on the west side of the ground. It holds the corporate hospitality and the VIP boxes, with two new VIP lounges and an auditorium being added as part of the current works.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| VIP boxes | Corporate groups and private parties | A private space in the main stand with catering and a view across the pitch |
| VIP lounge packages | Guests marking a special occasion | Pre-match dining with hot and cold dishes and a premium drinks selection |
| Business seats | Business guests and regular visitors | Central main-stand seats with lounge access before and after the match |
| Matchday hospitality | Couples and small groups stepping up | Premium seats and catering without a season-long commitment |
Hospitality in a ground of this size is limited. Much of it is held by local business partners on a seasonal basis. If comfort matters more than atmosphere, book as soon as the date is confirmed.
Inclusions vary from one package to the next, from the menu to arrival times and any dress guidance, so read the listing in full before you travel. For a larger group, a private box keeps everyone together and makes the cost easier to justify per head once food and drink are included.
Delivery depends on how the seller holds the ticket. Auxerre sell tickets through the club's online ticketing platform, so digital delivery is the most common format for this fixture. The listing tells you exactly what to expect and when.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile tickets | That you have the app or account the seller names, logged in with the email used for transfer |
| E-tickets (PDF or QR code) | That the code is clear on screen or printed, with one code per person |
| Paper tickets by courier | A delivery address where someone can sign, plus your hotel details if you travel early |
| Matchday collection | The exact meeting point and time, with your order reference and photo ID to hand |
Read the listing notes for delivery timing and any seat restrictions before you pay. Bring valid photo ID in case stewards ask for it at the turnstile. Charge your phone fully if you hold mobile tickets, since a flat battery at the gate is an easy way to miss kick-off.
Plan around the delivery date shown in the listing rather than the date you buy. Mobile tickets are often released in the final week before a match, so an empty inbox a month out is normal. Your order status shows exactly where things stand.
The stadium sits on the Route de Vaux, a short walk from the river. Auxerre-Saint-Gervais station is around 20 minutes away on foot, while the town centre is around 25 to 30 minutes away. Local bus routes stop at Collège Paul Bert, the nearest stop to the ground.
Drivers arrive on the A6 motorway, using the Auxerre Nord or Auxerre Sud exits and following signs for the stadium. Parking near the ground fills early on a sell-out Saturday, so leave plenty of time and expect searches at the gates before kick-off.
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Create an account with a working email address, since your order updates and delivery details go there.
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Decide between the main stand, the opposite longside and the ends, using the price table above as a guide.
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Follow your order to matchday
Use track order with your reference number to see the status at any time, then head to the Abbe-Deschamps with your ID.
Overseas buyers should favour mobile or e-ticket listings, which avoid courier delays across borders. If you need seats together, filter for that before you pay and look for the confirmation in the listing notes. Auxerre has no airport of its own, so most international visitors fly into Paris and continue by train or car.
The rail link from Paris is direct. Trains run from Paris Bercy to Auxerre-Saint-Gervais in around two hours. The drive down the A6 takes a similar time. Book flexible travel until Ligue 1 confirms the kick-off slot for matchday 26, since the match can still move within the weekend.
Auxerre is an easy town to fill a weekend around the match. The old centre sits on the hill above the Yonne, with the cathedral and the riverside quays within walking distance of the stadium. The Chablis vineyards are a short drive to the east. Staying in the town itself means you can walk to the ground on matchday.
Lens supporters face a long road south. The drive from the Pas-de-Calais takes around four hours, so an early start or a coach trip is the norm for a 15:00 kick-off. Visiting coaches are usually directed to the Route de Vaux beside the away section, subject to local police decisions.
A spring weekend in Burgundy works well for a short break. Hotels in Auxerre are limited in number, so book early once the date is fixed, especially if the match falls on a Saturday when Lens supporters will also be looking for rooms. Larger cities such as Dijon offer more choice, at the cost of a longer journey on matchday.
If you are travelling in from abroad on the day, leave a wide margin between landing in Paris and kick-off. The transfer from the airport to the train station adds time; a tight connection is an easy way to miss the first half.
Auxerre reached the top flight in 1980 under Guy Roux, the manager whose name now sits on one of the stands. The first Division 1 meeting here, on 28 March 1981, finished 1-1. It set the pattern for more than a decade: Lens came to Auxerre 13 times in the top flight between 1981 and 1995 and never won, with Auxerre taking seven of those games and six ending level.
The run ended in August 1995, when Lens won 1-0 here in the fourth round of a season Auxerre would finish as league and cup double winners. Three seasons later came the moment Lens supporters still talk about. On 9 May 1998, the final day of the season, Lens drew 1-1 in Auxerre and took the title on goal difference from Metz, the first and only league championship in the club's history.
Between 1999/00 and 2010/11 Auxerre went 11 home meetings with Lens without defeat, winning seven. Then the fixture vanished from the top flight for more than a decade. The two clubs did not meet in Ligue 1 again until 2022/23.
The return has belonged to Lens. Their 3-1 win in June 2023 was a seventh straight league win for a side finishing the season strongly. It also sent Auxerre down to Ligue 2. In December 2024 Auxerre twice came from behind to draw 2-2, with Gaetan Perrin and Gabriel Osho cancelling out goals from Neil El Aynaoui and M'Bala Nzola.
The most recent meeting was a painful one for the home crowd. Odsonne Edouard put Lens ahead after 14 minutes, Francisco Sierralta headed Auxerre level on the hour and Sima won it in the sixth minute of stoppage time. For a buyer, that recent run means this is no longer a home banker, whatever the long-run record says.
The wider context adds weight to April. Lens's own big home nights, such as Lens vs PSG, show how far the club has come, while Auxerre will be looking for points in the run-in after finishing 15th in 2025/26. A first home win over Lens in two decades would mean a great deal in Burgundy.
The figures below cover all top-flight league meetings at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps with Auxerre as hosts, from Lens's first Division 1 visit in 1980/81 to the most recent meeting in October 2025. Cup ties and second-tier meetings sit outside this scope.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 31 |
| Auxerre wins | 15 |
| Lens wins | 4 |
| Draws | 12 |
| Auxerre goals | 40 |
| Lens goals | 20 |
| Widest Auxerre win | 4-0 (17 December 1983) |
| Widest Lens win | 3-1 (3 June 2023) |
| First top-flight meeting in scope | 28 March 1981 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 4 October 2025 |
Auxerre have kept 18 clean sheets in 31 meetings here. Six of the 12 draws finished goalless. Two of Lens's four wins have come in the last three meetings, after only two in the first 28.
The goal record tells the same story. Auxerre scored twice as many goals as Lens across the 31 meetings, yet Lens have outscored the hosts 7-4 in the three games since 2023.
Source: Transfermarkt, cross-referenced against worldfootball.net match records.
Every top-flight league meeting at the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps with Auxerre as hosts, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2025 | 1-2 |
| 14 Dec 2024 | 2-2 |
| 03 Jun 2023 | 1-3 |
| 24 Apr 2011 | 1-1 |
| 08 May 2010 | 0-0 |
| 08 Mar 2008 | 0-0 |
| 18 Mar 2007 | 1-0 |
| 14 Jan 2006 | 1-0 |
| 16 Oct 2004 | 3-0 |
| 13 Dec 2003 | 2-0 |
| 22 Mar 2003 | 0-0 |
| 06 Feb 2002 | 1-0 |
| 21 Dec 2000 | 3-2 |
| 03 Oct 1999 | 3-2 |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 1-2 |
| 09 May 1998 | 1-1 |
| 11 Oct 1996 | 1-0 |
| 09 Aug 1995 | 0-1 |
| 20 May 1995 | 3-0 |
| 18 Sep 1993 | 1-0 |
| 02 Jun 1993 | 1-1 |
| 07 Sep 1991 | 1-0 |
| 03 Dec 1988 | 1-0 |
| 03 Oct 1987 | 2-0 |
| 13 Dec 1986 | 3-1 |
| 27 Sep 1985 | 0-0 |
| 09 Nov 1984 | 0-0 |
| 17 Dec 1983 | 4-0 |
| 19 Apr 1983 | 0-0 |
| 03 Mar 1982 | 1-1 |
| 28 Mar 1981 | 1-1 |
The pattern splits into two eras. Auxerre lost only twice in 28 home meetings up to 2011, but they have not beaten Lens here since the fixture returned to Ligue 1 in 2022/23.
Scores shown with Auxerre first. Source: Transfermarkt, with each result confirmed by worldfootball.net match records.
Not on a resale marketplace, where verified sellers list seats without any club account or season ticket requirement for the buyer.
Visiting supporters are housed in section T behind one goal, entered from the Route de Vaux, with 880 seats across two tiers. Red and gold should stay inside that block.
Once Ligue 1 confirms the kick-off slot for matchday 26, when listings are widest. Waiting for the final week rarely brings prices down for a Lens visit.
Direct trains run from Paris Bercy to Auxerre-Saint-Gervais in around two hours. From the station, the ground is around a 20-minute walk.
Only if the listing states that the seats are together. Groups of four or more will find more choice on the opposite longside than in the central main stand.
Sources: Ligue 1 fixture list for 2026/27; AJ Auxerre official club website (aja.fr) and visiting supporters' guide for 2026/27 for capacity, away section and ticketing details; Transfermarkt for match results and attendances; worldfootball.net match records; Flashscore and Planet Sport match reports for recent meetings.