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Croky Cup football competition fixtures

Overview

The Croky Cup competition features upcoming sixteenth-final and round of 32 matchups in Belgian football.

In one fixture, K. SK. Heist is scheduled to host top-tier side Royal Antwerp FC on October 17. Following a victory over KV Kortrijk, Heist aims to host approximately 3,000 fans at their municipal sports stadium. Club general director Dennis Henderickx noted that the club had little influence over the kickoff time or the venue decision, as the schedule is managed by the Pro League and Play Sports.

In another matchup, Beerschot midfielder Mats Rits is set to face his former club, RSC Anderlecht, on October 18. Rits, who moved to Beerschot to regain form after the 2025-2026 season, stated he is “not a fan of feelings of revenge,” despite the personal significance of facing former teammates. While the cup match is a notable event, Beerschot maintains that their primary focus remains on the Challenger Pro League and securing promotion.

Entities

Royal Antwerp FC · Mats Rits · Croky Cup · RSC Anderlecht · Colin Coosemans

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mats Rits to face former club Anderlecht in Croky Cup

    Beerschot midfielder Mats Rits will face former club RSC Anderlecht in the Croky Cup on October 18, though he denies seeking revenge and maintains that league promotion remains the club's priority.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    K. SK. Heist to host Royal Antwerp FC in Croky Cup

    K. SK. Heist will host Royal Antwerp FC in the Croky Cup on October 17 at 5:30 PM. Despite scheduling challenges set by the Pro League, the club expects a large home crowd for the high-profile match.

Sources

kskheist.be · racingmechelen.be · voetbalkrant.com · voetbalnieuws.be