KVC Westerlo 2-1 Charleroi
Updated
KVC Westerlo won: KVC Westerlo 2-1 Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League (Round 26) on Sun, 22 Feb 2026 at Het Kuipje, Westerlo. KVC Westerlo goals: Allahyar Sayyadmanesh 41' (pen), Isa Sakamoto 90'+2. Charleroi goals: Kevin Van Den Kerkhof 29'. Expected goals: 2.08-1.31. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (8.9).
Match report
KVC Westerlo beat Charleroi 2-1
KVC Westerlo came from behind to beat Charleroi 2-1 at Het Kuipje on Sunday 22 February in the Belgian Pro League.
Kevin Van Den Kerkhof put Charleroi ahead on 29' (0-1), Allahyar Sayyadmanesh levelled for KVC Westerlo from the penalty spot on 41' (1-1) and Isa Sakamoto restored KVC Westerlo's lead on 90+2' (2-1).
Isa Sakamoto's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
KVC Westerlo had 46% of the ball, shots were 12-16 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.08-1.31.
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Westerlo) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 5,162. Referee: Kevin Van Damme.
Match stats
| KVC Westerlo | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.08 | 1.31 |
| Total shots | 12 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 284 (78%) | 329 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 0 | 6 |
| Total shots | 12 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 9 |
Lineups
KVC Westerlo (4-2-3-1): Andreas Jungdal, Bryan Reynolds, Emin Bayram, Roman Neustädter, Clinton Nsiala, Dogucan Haspolat, Arthur Piedfort, Allahyar Sayyadmanesh, Isa Sakamoto, Josimar Alcocer, Nacho Ferri
Charleroi (4-2-3-1): Martin Delavallee, Kevin Van Den Kerkhof, Aiham Ousou, Cheick Keita, Mardochee Nzita, Yacine Titraoui, Etienne Camara, Antoine Bernier, Patrick Pflucke, Parfait Guiagon, Aurélien Scheidler
Key events
- 29' · Goal · Kevin Van Den Kerkhof (Charleroi)
- 41' · Goal · Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (KVC Westerlo)
- 54' · Yellow card · Mardochee Nzita (Charleroi)
- 60' · Yellow card · Dogucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo)
- 66' · Substitution · Jakob Napoleon Romsaas for Patrick Pflucke (Charleroi)
- 66' · Substitution · Dylan Ourega for Clinton Nsiala (KVC Westerlo)
- 76' · Yellow card · Aiham Ousou (Charleroi)
- 79' · Substitution · Filip Szymczak for Antoine Bernier (Charleroi)
- 79' · Substitution · Lewin Blum for Kevin Van Den Kerkhof (Charleroi)
- 82' · Substitution · Fernand Goure for Nacho Ferri (KVC Westerlo)
- 82' · Substitution · Shunsuke Saito for Josimar Alcocer (KVC Westerlo)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Isa Sakamoto (KVC Westerlo)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Serhiy Sydorchuk for Isa Sakamoto (KVC Westerlo)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo)
All-time head-to-head
46 league meetings since 1997: KVC Westerlo 18, draws 13, Charleroi 15.
Questions
Who won KVC Westerlo vs Charleroi?
KVC Westerlo won, 2-1 (Belgian Pro League) on Sun, 22 Feb 2026.
When and where is KVC Westerlo vs Charleroi?
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 18:15 UTC at Het Kuipje, Westerlo, Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KVC Westerlo and Charleroi?
In 46 league meetings since 1997: KVC Westerlo 18 wins, 13 draws, Charleroi 15 wins (goals 66-62).