Royal Antwerp FC 2-1 SK Beveren
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Royal Antwerp FC won: Royal Antwerp FC 2-1 SK Beveren in the Belgian Pro League (Round 1) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at Bosuilstadion, Deurne. Royal Antwerp FC goals: Michael Frey 63', Michael Frey 87'. SK Beveren goals: Chris Lokesa 30'. Expected goals: 2.25-0.93. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Michael Frey (9).
Match report
Royal Antwerp FC beat SK Beveren 2-1
Royal Antwerp FC came from behind to beat SK Beveren 2-1 at Bosuilstadion on Sunday 9 August in the Belgian Pro League.
Chris Lokesa put SK Beveren ahead on 30' (0-1), Michael Frey levelled for Royal Antwerp FC on 63' (1-1) and added another on 87' (2-1).
Michael Frey's 87' strike proved decisive.
Royal Antwerp FC had 50% of the ball, shots were 19-12 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.25-0.93. Royal Antwerp FC were the better side on chances, too.
Michael Frey (Royal Antwerp) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 15,357. Referee: Wesli De Cremer.
Match stats
| Royal Antwerp FC | SK Beveren | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.25 | 0.93 |
| Total shots | 19 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 39 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 379 (80%) | 377 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 19 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 9 |
Lineups
Royal Antwerp FC (4-2-3-1): Taishi Brandon Nozawa, Semm Renders, Yuto Tsunashima, Rein Van Helden, Eran Tuypens, Jules Ahoka, Xander Dierckx, Thibo Somers, Modibo Fofana, Ibrahim Salah, Michael Frey
SK Beveren (4-2-3-1): Johannes Schenk, Laurent Jans, Viktor Boone, Bruno Godeau, Christophe Janssens, Sieben Dewaele, Ferre Slegers, Kurt Abrahams, Christian Brüls, Chris Lokesa, Lennart Mertens
Key events
- 11' · Substitution · Yoni Gomis for Viktor Boone (SK Beveren)
- 30' · Goal · Chris Lokesa (SK Beveren)
- 30' · Yellow card · Chris Lokesa (SK Beveren)
- 40' · Yellow card · Sieben Dewaele (SK Beveren)
- 46' · Substitution · Luca Schelfhout for Semm Renders (Royal Antwerp FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Carlos Mejia for Eran Tuypens (Royal Antwerp FC)
- 63' · Goal · Michael Frey (Royal Antwerp FC)
- 66' · Substitution · Gerard Vandeplas for Modibo Fofana (Royal Antwerp FC)
- 66' · Substitution · Anthony Valencia for Ibrahim Salah (Royal Antwerp FC)
- 67' · Substitution · Jearl Margaritha for Kurt Abrahams (SK Beveren)
- 67' · Substitution · Guillaume De Schryver for Ferre Slegers (SK Beveren)
- 80' · Substitution · Geoffry Hairemans for Carlos Mejia (Royal Antwerp FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Cheick Conde for Chris Lokesa (SK Beveren)
- 80' · Substitution · Dominic Thompson for Bruno Godeau (SK Beveren)
- 82' · Yellow card · Jearl Margaritha (SK Beveren)
- 87' · Goal · Michael Frey (Royal Antwerp FC)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Christian Brüls (SK Beveren)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Anthony Valencia (Royal Antwerp FC)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1995: Royal Antwerp FC 6, draws 1, SK Beveren 6.
Questions
Who won Royal Antwerp FC vs SK Beveren?
Royal Antwerp FC won, 2-1 (Belgian Pro League) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026.
When and where is Royal Antwerp FC vs SK Beveren?
Sun, 9 Aug 2026, 17:15 UTC at Bosuilstadion, Deurne, Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between Royal Antwerp FC and SK Beveren?
In 13 league meetings since 1995: Royal Antwerp FC 6 wins, 1 draws, SK Beveren 6 wins (goals 20-23).