The 2014-15 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak and deep financial turmoil for RC Lens as Les Sang et Or finished a crushing 20th in Ligue 1, resulting in relegation back to the second tier. This sporting failure was dramatically overshadowed by the season being defined by an administrative relegation that was guaranteed regardless of their final standing due to a severe financial crisis. Leading the charge was the dependable forward Yoann Touzghar, whose 8 goals were a bright, though insufficient, spot in a challenging campaign mostly played far from home at the temporary Stade de la Licorne, creating a painful but defining chapter of resilience for the club.