KAA Gent 1-1 KRC Genk
Updated
It finished level: KAA Gent 1-1 KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League (Round final) on Sun, 31 May 2026 at Planet Group Arena, Gent. KAA Gent goals: Tibe De Vlieger 120' (pen). KRC Genk goals: Robin Mirisola 95'. Sent off: Josue Kongolo (118'). Expected goals: 2.50-1.05. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Christian Akpan (8.5).
Match report
KAA Gent 1-1 KRC Genk: match report
It finished 1-1 between KAA Gent and KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday 31 May.
Robin Mirisola put KRC Genk ahead on 95' (0-1) and Tibe De Vlieger levelled for KAA Gent from the penalty spot on 120' (1-1).
Josue Kongolo (KRC Genk) was sent off on 118'.
KAA Gent had 48% of the ball, shots were 15-15 (4-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.50-1.05. KAA Gent will feel they deserved more.
Christian Akpan (Genk) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 11,436.
Match stats
| KAA Gent | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.50 | 1.05 |
| Total shots | 15 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 39 | 22 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 437 (84%) | 497 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 15 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
KAA Gent (4-4-1-1): Davy Roef, Daiki Hashioka, Leonardo Lopes, Siebe van der Heyden, Tiago Araújo, Atsuki Ito, Tibe De Vlieger, Mathias Delorge, Michal Skóras, Wilfried Kanga, Abdelkahar Kadri
KRC Genk (4-2-3-1): Lucca Brughmans, Christian Akpan, Nikolas Sattlberger, Josue Kongolo, Adrian Palacios, Bryan Heynen, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Jarne Steuckers, Daan Heymans, Ayumu Yokoyama, Aaron Bibout
Key events
- 62' · Yellow card · Josue Kongolo (KRC Genk)
- 64' · Substitution · Robin Mirisola for Aaron Bibout (KRC Genk)
- 64' · Substitution · Collins Sor for Jarne Steuckers (KRC Genk)
- 66' · Substitution · Momodou Sonko for Atsuki Ito (KAA Gent)
- 72' · Substitution · Hyun-Seok Hong for Abdelkahar Kadri (KAA Gent)
- 73' · Yellow card · Tiago Araújo (KAA Gent)
- 85' · Substitution · Kayden Pierre for Adrian Palacios (KRC Genk)
- 86' · Yellow card · Ibrahima Sory Bangoura (KRC Genk)
- 88' · Substitution · Ibrahima Cisse for Wilfried Kanga (KAA Gent)
- 95' · Goal · Robin Mirisola (KRC Genk)
- 101' · Substitution · August De Wannemacker for Daan Heymans (KRC Genk)
- 105' · Yellow card · Siebe van der Heyden (KAA Gent)
- 106' · Substitution · El Hadji Seck for Daiki Hashioka (KAA Gent)
- 106' · Substitution · Hyllarion Goore for Mathias Delorge (KAA Gent)
- 106' · Substitution · Aimé Omgba for Michal Skóras (KAA Gent)
- 118' · Red card · Josue Kongolo (KRC Genk)
- 120' · Goal · Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent)
All-time head-to-head
64 league meetings since 1996: KAA Gent 18, draws 15, KRC Genk 31.
Questions
Who won KAA Gent vs KRC Genk?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Belgian Pro League) on Sun, 31 May 2026.
When and where is KAA Gent vs KRC Genk?
Sun, 31 May 2026, 16:30 UTC at Planet Group Arena, Gent, Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KAA Gent and KRC Genk?
In 64 league meetings since 1996: KAA Gent 18 wins, 15 draws, KRC Genk 31 wins (goals 76-99).