LILLE, France (Interstat) — First meets 14th on Saturday when Lille hosts US Pays de Cassel in a National 3 fixture at the Domaine de Luchin training ground.

The match, set for April 11, 2026, pits a dominant league leader against a visiting side mired in a difficult run of form. Lille sits atop the French fifth-tier table, while Pays de Cassel languishes near the bottom.

The hosts are in formidable condition. They enter the contest on the heels of a commanding 3-0 victory over rival Racing Club de Lens on April 4. That win extended a prolific domestic streak where Lille has scored three or more goals in four of its last five National 3 matches, including a 4-1 rout of Olympique Saint-Quentinois on March 28.

In stark contrast, Pays de Cassel is reeling from a 4-0 home defeat to Iris Club de Croix on March 28. That loss highlighted a persistent struggle, as the club has managed just one win in its last nine league outings, a stretch featuring five losses. Defensive frailties have been a consistent issue during that span.

The head-to-head history favors Lille, which secured a 2-1 victory at Pays de Cassel in their most recent meeting on Dec. 6, 2025.

Lille’s schedule intensifies after this match, with a crucial top-of-the-table clash against Nice looming on April 18. This positions the Pays de Cassel game as a clear opportunity to secure expected points before that pivotal encounter.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Lille 2, US Pays de Cassel 0.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time at Lille’s training complex, with the home side heavily favored to continue its march toward the National 3 title.