SK Beveren extends home unbeaten streak to 505 days

SK Beveren extended its home unbeaten streak to 505 days following a 2-0 victory against STVV at the Freethiel. The win marks the third home victory for the promoted side this season, following previous wins against RSC Anderlecht and Oud-Heverlee Leuven.

Beveren coach Tim Bakens praised the collective effort of his squad, specifically highlighting the defensive work and the players' willingness to perform difficult tasks. Despite struggles in away matches, the team has secured nine points after six matches.

Following the loss, former Belgian international Steven Defour criticized STVV's performance, noting a lack of intensity, mentality, and quality in duels. Defour suggested that STVV faces a challenging season due to the mental and physical demands of balancing domestic league play with European football competitions.