The 2021-22 campaign saw Lens, Les Sang et Or, cement their status as a major challenger in the French top flight, securing a respectable 7th-place finish in Ligue 1. Leading the charge was the clinical young forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, whose 12 goals proved vital in a campaign built on dynamic, attacking football under manager Franck Haise. It was a season of consolidation that saw the fervent atmosphere of the Stade Bollaert-Delelis continue to power the team, marking a memorable chapter in the club's modern resurgence.