FinishedJupiler Pro League
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| AND | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Apr 18, 2026 · 18:00KV Mechelen Stadium
Match report
Anderlecht beat KV Mechelen 2–1 at KV Mechelen Stadium in Jupiler Pro League. Nathan De Cat opened the scoring in the 13th minute. KV Mechelen have 1 win in their last 5, while Anderlecht have 1 win in their last 5.
Match events
1H
13'
⚽Nathan De Cat
T. Koudou
31'
2H
⚽F. Hammarassist G. Diouf
63'
⇄Nacho Mirás↓ F. Hammar
63'
63'
⇄J. Heekeren↓ T. Hazard
⇄Tijn Van Ingelgom↓ M. Decoene
72'
72'
⇄J. Imbrechts↓ Nathan De Cat
74'
⚽T. Hazardassist M. Angely
Momentum
MEC
⚽⚽⚽
AND
Match info
TournamentJupiler Pro League · Belgium
Kick-offApr 18, 2026 · 18:00
VenueKV Mechelen Stadium
Attendance31,306 / 32,274 (97%)
RefereeA. Taylor (Eng)
FIFA ranking
#16·
#5
#16·#5Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
47Ball possession %53
1.3Expected goals (xG)1.7
13Total shots10
5Shots on target5
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
6Corner kicks6
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves4
525Passes507
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
F. Hammar7.9Lineups
MEC 4-3-37.36Formation7.144-3-3 AND
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Club Brugge KV | 40 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 91:45 | +46 | 57 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Union St. Gilloise | 40 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 66:27 | +39 | 53 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  St. Truiden | 40 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 61:46 | +15 | 43 | LLWWW |
| 4 | Anderlecht | 40 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 59:62 | -3 | 33 | WWDLL |
| 5 |  Gent | 40 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 53:57 | -4 | 29 | WDDLL |
| 6 | KV Mechelen | 40 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 48:61 | -13 | 29 | LWWDD |
| 1 |  Zulte Waregem | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 53:53 | 0 | 48 | LWWDL |
| 2 |  Cercle Brugge | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 53:58 | -5 | 41 | LWWDL |
| 3 |  RAAL La Louvière | 36 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 35:50 | -15 | 34 | LLWDD |
| 4 |  Dender | 36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 31:62 | -31 | 25 | LLWDD |
| 7 |  Genk | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46:47 | -1 | 42 | DDLWW |
| 8 |  Standard Liege | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27:35 | -8 | 40 | WWDLL |
| 9 |  KVC Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36:40 | -4 | 39 | LLWDL |
| 10 |  Antwerp | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31:32 | -1 | 35 | LWDDL |
| 11 |  Charleroi | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38:42 | -4 | 34 | LWDLL |
| 12 |  OH Leuven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32:43 | -11 | 34 | WDLLW |
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