This game is in the First Division A, kick off at 13:30 on Sunday 24 November 2024.
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Mechelen v Beerschot First Division A
Mechelen is located in the province of Antwerp, while Beerschot is located in the city of Mechelen in Belgium.
Mechelen has won the Belgian Cup five times, with their most recent victory coming in 2019. Beerschot has won the Belgian Cup once, in 1979.
Mechelen's home stadium is the AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne, which has a seating capacity of 16,672. Beerschot's home stadium is the Olympisch Stadion, which has a seating capacity of 12,000.
Mechelen was promoted to the First Division A in the 2018-2019 season after winning the First Division B championship. Beerschot was promoted to the First Division A in the 2019-2020 season after winning the First Division B championship.
Mechelen's most capped player is former Belgian international midfielder Wim Hofkens, who played over 500 league matches for the club. Beerschot's most capped player is former Belgian international defender Eddy Snelders, who made over 300 league appearances for the club.
Mechelen and Beerschot have a historic rivalry known as the "Antwerp derby," which dates back to the early 20th century. The two teams have faced off over 160 times in official matches, with Mechelen holding a slight edge in victories.