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Lyon start Arkema Première Ligue season with victory over Fleury

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Lyon start Arkema Première Ligue season with victory over Fleury

Summary

The opening weekend of the Arkema Première Ligue saw dominant performances from title contenders. Lyon opened their campaign with a 7-1 result against Fleury, fueled by a hat-trick from Melchie Dumornay and three assists from Jule Brand. Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain recorded a 2-0 victory over Lens, while Paris FC also posted a 2-0 result against Nantes. Marseille secured a win against Le Havre following a summer overhaul that saw 13 new signings join the club. Strasbourg managed a 3-2 victory at home against Saint-Malo, and Montpellier defeated the promoted side Toulouse in a match that saw the hosts establish a five-goal lead in the first half.

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By the Numbers

•Lyon defeated Fleury 7-1 behind three goals from Melchie Dumornay.
•Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC both recorded 2-0 victories in their season openers.
•Marseille started their campaign with a win over Le Havre.
•Montpellier earned a victory against Toulouse after building a significant first-half lead.
•Strasbourg held on to secure a 3-2 win against Saint-Malo.

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2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Arkema Première Ligue week 1 results: Dumornay and Brand deliver masterclass as Lyon remain unchallenged

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The new Arkema Première Ligue (APL) is underway. OL Lyonnes stuck to old habits, while contenders Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain also got their campaigns off to a good start.Here’s how the openin...
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