2025–26 Belgian Division 2
| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 23 August 2025 – |
| Matches | 357 |
| Goals | 1,115 (3.12 per match) |
← 2024–25 2026–27 → | |
The 2025–26 Belgian Division 2 will be the tenth season of the division in its current format, placed at the fourth-tier of football in Belgium.
Team changes
In
Relegated from the Belgian Division 1:
- Cappellen, Heist, Young Reds Antwerp, Tournai and Binche.
Promoted from the Belgian Division 3:
- VV champions: Mandel United (VV A) and Londerzeel (VV B).
- ACFF champions: Richelle United and Braine.
- VV play-off winners: Diksmuide-Oostende, Hamme, Kalken, Nijlen and Wetteren.
- ACFF play-off winners: Flénu, Tilff and Sporting Bruxelles.
- Additional promotion: Rotselaar (VV B) to fill vacancy created by Jong KV Mechelen move to VV A.
Out
Promoted to the 2025–26 Belgian Division 1:
- VV champions: Roeselare (VV A) and Houtvenne (VV B).
- ACFF champion: Crossing Schaerbeek.
- Play-off winners: Diegem, Habay-la-Neuve and Meux.
- Zelzate were promoted to Belgian Division 1 due to Jong Genk remain in Challenger Pro League
Relegated to the 2025–26 Belgian Division 3:
- Olsa Brakel, Lille, Pelt, Voorde-Appelterre, Wezel Sport, La Louvière Centre, Verlaine and Eupen U23.
- The U23 teams of Westerlo and Seraing were withdrawn.
- Dikkelvenne was voluntarily relegated to the Belgian Provincial Leagues.
Internal moves
Jong KV Mechelen moved from VV B to VV A due to Zelzate's promotion to Division 1.
Belgian Division 2 VV A
Oostkamp
Lebbeke
Westhoek
Kalken
Wetteren
Locations of the 2025–26 Belgian Division 2 VV A teams
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandel United (X) | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 10 | +19 | 34 | Promotion to the 2026–27 Belgian Division 1 |
| 2 | Lebbeke | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 9 | +16 | 31 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs VV |
| 3 | Kalken | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 17 | +6 | 27 | |
| 4 | Diksmuide-Oostende | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 12 | +13 | 26 | |
| 5 | Oostkamp | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 21 | +7 | 24 | |
| 6 | Harelbeke | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 22 | +8 | 22 | |
| 7 | Jong Essevee | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 25 | +4 | 19 | |
| 8 | Torhout | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 27 | −11 | 17 | |
| 9 | Racing Gent | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 29 | −8 | 17 | |
| 10 | Oudenaarde | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 27 | −8 | 16 | |
| 11 | Westhoek | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 24 | +1 | 15 | |
| 12 | Gullegem | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 23 | −3 | 14 | |
| 13 | Petegem | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 27 | −9 | 12 | Qualification for the Relegation play-offs |
| 14 | Wetteren | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 22 | −8 | 11 | |
| 15 | Hamme | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 31 | −12 | 10 | Relegation to the 2026–27 Belgian Division 3 |
| 16 | Jong KV Mechelen | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 34 | −15 | 10 |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 November 2025. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[1]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still get promoted automatically
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[1]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still get promoted automatically
Period champions
- Period 1: Mandel United
Results
Belgian Division 2 VV B
Hades
Termien
Wellen
Berg en Dal
Nijlen
Rotselaar
Locations of the 2025–26 Belgian Division 2 VV B teams
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Londerzeel (X) | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 16 | +17 | 36 | Promotion to the 2026–27 Belgian Division 1 |
| 2 | Bocholt | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 12 | +15 | 31 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs VV |
| 3 | Heist (X) | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 12 | +21 | 29 | |
| 4 | Young Reds Antwerp | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 14 | +14 | 29 | |
| 5 | Rupel Boom | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 18 | +6 | 26 | |
| 6 | Termien | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 28 | +6 | 22 | |
| 7 | Nijlen | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 18 | +5 | 22 | |
| 8 | Racing Mechelen | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 19 | +2 | 18 | |
| 9 | Wellen | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 21 | −9 | 18 | |
| 10 | Hades | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 30 | −14 | 16 | |
| 11 | Tongeren | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 26 | −11 | 15 | |
| 12 | Cappellen | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 33 | −9 | 13 | |
| 13 | Jong STVV | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 26 | −2 | 12 | Qualification for the Relegation play-offs |
| 14 | Rotselaar | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 26 | −11 | 12 | |
| 15 | Berg en Dal | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 35 | −18 | 9 | Relegation to the 2026–27 Belgian Division 3 |
| 16 | Berchem | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 25 | −12 | 7 |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 November 2025. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[2]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still get promoted automatically
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[2]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still get promoted automatically
Period champions
- Period 1: Londerzeel
- Period 2: Heist
Results
Belgian Division 2 ACFF
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braine (X) | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 15 | +16 | 32 | Promotion to the 2026–27 Belgian Division 1 |
| 2 | Verviers | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 13 | +10 | 32 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs ACFF |
| 3 | Onhaye | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 26 | +2 | 25 | |
| 4 | Flénu | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 21 | +11 | 24 | |
| 5 | Acren-Lessines | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 24 | |
| 6 | Raeren-Eynatten | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 24 | |
| 7 | Manageoise | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 19 | +1 | 23 | |
| 8 | Ostiches-Ath | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 22 | |
| 9 | Ganshoren (X) | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 21 | |
| 10 | Jette | 15 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 16 | +4 | 21 | |
| 11 | Binche | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 20 | −2 | 18[a] | |
| 12 | Union Hutoise | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 18 | |
| 13 | La Calamine | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 20 | −4 | 17 | |
| 14 | Richelle United | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 23 | −3 | 16 | |
| 15 | Tilff | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 26 | −9 | 16 | |
| 16 | Aywaille | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 33 | −12 | 14 | Relegation to the 2026–27 Belgian Division 3 |
| 17 | Sporting Bruxelles | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 22 | −8 | 11 | |
| 18 | Tournai | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 37 | −23 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 23 November 2025. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[3]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still get promoted automatically
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[3]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still get promoted automatically
Notes:
- ^ Binche were deducted three points prior to the start of the season
Period champions
- Period 1: Braine
- Period 2: Ganshoren
Results
See also
- 2025–26 Belgian Pro League
- 2025–26 Challenger Pro League
- 2025–26 Belgian Division 1
- 2025–26 Belgian Division 3
- 2025–26 Belgian Cup
References
- ^ "Bondsreglement Book B: B4.6.4. Ranking (p. 264)" (PDF). Voetbal Vlaanderen (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Bondsreglement Book B: B4.6.4. Ranking (p. 264)" (PDF). Voetbal Vlaanderen (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Règlement Book 4: Compétitions (p. 31)" (PDF). ACFF (in French). Retrieved 18 May 2023.