Lille missed the chance to move to the top of Ligue 1 after Olivier Giroud’s penalty secured a 1-1 draw against Stade Brestois at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

The result leaves Les Dogues with one defeat in their opening seven league matches, alongside four wins and two draws. Their unbeaten home run in Ligue 1 has now extended to four matches, while the point moved them above AS Monaco into second place.

Brest began with greater urgency after their 5-1 home victory over Angers last weekend and took the lead after only six minutes.

Joris Chotard’s floated corner caused confusion in the Lille penalty area. Gautier Lloris’ mis-hit effort was diverted by Mama Balde, sending the ball beyond the wrong-footed Orlando Gill and into the net.

The goal was Balde’s second in a week, but it proved to be the only shot on target in a subdued first half. Lille struggled to create a response, while Brest were comfortable protecting their early advantage.

Brest were forced to make a change at half-time, with Balde withdrawn because of an injury. Lille immediately looked more threatening after the interval and came close to an equaliser when Tanguy Nianzou headed wide from six yards after Egil Selvik had kept out Benjamin Andre’s header.

The visitors appeared satisfied to defend their narrow lead, but Lille were given an opportunity to level in the 64th minute.

Bradley Locko caught Ethan Mbappe with a clumsy challenge, leaving referee Clement Turpin with little choice but to award a penalty. Giroud converted from the spot for his first goal since the opening weekend of the season.

The equaliser gave Davide Ancelotti’s side renewed momentum as they pressed for a winner. Brest’s defence remained organised, however, and Selvik produced an acrobatic save to deny Nabil Bentaleb’s free-kick.

Lille could not find a second goal, ensuring the points were shared in northern France.

Brest’s progress under Julien Lachuer continued, with the club having lost only one of their four away matches in the top flight so far in 2026/27.

Brest goalkeeper Egil Selvik was named Flashscore Man of the Match.