The Stade Rennais enters the opening match of the 4th round of the Ligue 1 season on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, hosting Olympique de Marseille at Roazhon Park in Rennes, France, with kickoff scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time, according to match schedules reported by Dicodusport and Ouest-France.
Rennes opens the fixture sitting 5th in the Ligue 1 table under manager Franck Haise, carrying an unbeaten record of two wins and one draw through the early campaign. According to Ouest-France, the Bretons opened their season by securing a 2-2 draw against Paris Saint-Germain after taking a two-goal lead before being caught in the closing moments. The squad followed that result with a 3-2 victory over Le Mans FC and a 1-2 away win against SCO Angers. Forward Estéban Lepaul, who finished as the league’s top scorer last season, has picked up where he left off with three goals already credited to his name this term, as reported by Ouest-France.
Conversely, Olympique de Marseille arrives in Brittany navigating a turbulent stretch under manager Bruno Genesio. According to Dicodusport, Marseille opened its domestic slate with a 5-2 win over Strasbourg before dropping consecutive matches, falling 2-0 away to AS Monaco and 2-3 at home against Paris FC at the Vélodrome. Ouest-France notes that the club faces a demanding campaign after parting ways with several key players during the summer transfer window without direct replacements. The visitors currently occupy 10th place in the league standings with three points.
Both clubs prepare to launch their respective UEFA Europa League campaigns the following week, adding immediate stakes to Friday’s encounter. Last season, Rennes claimed a 1-0 home victory in the first match of the season against Marseille, while OM responded with a 3-1 win during the last match, as outlined by Dicodusport.
Where to Watch and Broadcast Details
Live coverage of the fixture is broadcast exclusively on the Ligue 1+ television channel, according to Ouest-France. The network holds rights to the French football championship, with broadcasts accessible via smart TVs, computers, and connected screens. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m.
Projected Lineups and Odds
Dicodusport reports the following projected starting line-ups for both sides ahead of Friday night:
Bookmakers list Rennes as slight favorites heading into the fixture, with market odds priced around 2.00 for a home win, 3.85 for a draw, and 2.95 for an away victory for Marseille, according to Dicodusport.
Related reading
