Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11 18:30 | 18 |
Union Saint Gilloise II vs Olympic Charleroi
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| 01/11 18:30 | 17 |
KAA Gent II vs Royal Cappellen
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| 01/11 18:30 | 17 |
KFC Merelbeke vs K Lyra-Lierse Berlaar
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| 01/11 19:00 | 18 |
Excelsior Virton vs Standard Liege II
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| 01/11 19:00 | 18 |
RUS Binche vs RFC Tournai
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| 01/11 19:00 | 17 |
KSK Heist vs Cercle Brugge II
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| 01/11 19:00 | 17 |
KVK Ninove vs KVV Thes Sport
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| 01/12 14:00 | 17 |
Tienen vs VV Hoogstraten
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| 01/12 14:00 | 17 |
Royal Knokke vs Dessel Sport
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| 01/12 14:00 | 17 |
Belisia Bilzen SV vs OH Leuven II
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| 01/18 18:30 | 18 |
Dessel Sport vs Tienen
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| 01/18 18:30 | 19 |
RFC Tournai vs Charleroi II
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12 14:00 | 18 |
Charleroi II vs Tubize
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PPT. |
| 01/12 13:30 | 18 |
Union Rochefortoise vs RAEC Mons
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PPT. |
| 01/12 13:30 | 18 |
UR Namur vs RRC Stockay-Warfusee
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PPT. |
| 01/11 17:00 | 17 |
Antwerp II vs Sporting Hasselt
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PPT. |
| 12/15 14:00 | 16 |
Cercle Brugge II vs Belisia Bilzen SV
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0-0 |
| 12/15 14:00 | 16 |
OH Leuven II vs Royal Knokke
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1-2 |
| 12/15 14:00 | 16 |
K Lyra-Lierse Berlaar vs Tienen
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2-2 |
| 12/15 13:30 | 17 | [7] RRC Stockay-Warfusee vs RUS Binche [10] | 1-1 |
| 12/14 19:00 | 16 |
Sporting Hasselt vs Gent II
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0-3 |
| 12/14 19:00 | 16 |
VV Hoogstraten vs KFC Merelbeke
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2-1 |
| 12/14 19:00 | 17 |
RAEC Mons vs Charleroi II
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1-1 |
| 12/14 19:00 | 17 |
[12] Standard Liege II vs Union Rochefortoise
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1-2 |
Teams
Dessel Sport
Royal Knokke
KSK Heist
KVV Thes Sport
Tienen
ROC Charleroi
Sint-Eloois-Winkel
URSL Vise
Hoogstraten VV
Excelsior Virton
RFC Liege
Rupel Boom FC
Patro Eisden Maasmechelen
Royal Cappellen
FCV Dender EH
UR Namur
KVK Ninove
RAAL La Louviere
Deinze
UR La Louvière Centre
Lierse Kempenzonen
Seraing United
Sporting Hasselt
Tubize
KSC Lokeren Temse
Francs Borains
K Lyra-Lierse Berlaar
Cercle Brugge Reserves
KFC Merelbeke
Belisia Bilzen SV
KFC Mandel United
RFC Tournai
RUS Binche
Standard Liege II
Eendracht Aalst
Union Rochefortoise
RRC Stockay-Warfusee
RWD Molenbeek
Chatelet SC
ASV Geel
KFC VW Hamme
KSV Oudenaarde
Lommel
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
Berchem Sport
Sprimont Comblain
K. Berchem Sport
KVV Coxyde
Geel-Meerhout
White Star
Wikipedia - Belgian Division 1
The Belgian Division 1 is a semi-professional division and the third-highest division in the Belgian football league system, one level below the Challenger Pro League. It was created by the Royal Belgian Football Association in 2016, coming in at the third level and pushing all divisions one level down. Initially it was known as the Belgian First Amateur Division, but due to the negative connotation of the word amateur the league was renamed to Belgian National Division 1 from the 2019–20 season onwards. Then, from the 2024–25 season, a split was made into two separate divisions, with the teams holding a Flemish license and those playing with a Francophone license now playing in separate divisions within the league. The Flemish division consists of 18 teams and is referred to as the Eerste Afdeling VV, the Francophone division only contains 12 teams and is called Division 1 ACFF.
History
The Belgian First Amateur Division was created in 2016 following an overhaul of the Belgian football league system which saw the number of professional clubs reduced to 24. As a result, from the third level and below only amateur clubs remain. The two remaining levels above the Belgian Provincial leagues were reformed into three amateur levels, namely the Belgian First Amateur Division, the Belgian Second Amateur Division and the Belgian Third Amateur Division. As a result, the Belgian Provincial Leagues dropped to the sixth level of the league system.
In 2020 the levels were renamed to Belgian National Division 1, Belgian Division 2 and Belgian Division 3 respectively. In 2022–23, the league was temporarily expanded to 20 teams but reduced again to 18 teams from 2023–24. From the 2024–25 season, the league was expanded to 28 teams but split into two separate divisions of 18 (Flemish) and 12 (Francophone) teams.
The tournament features a competitive format, with teams from across the country vying for promotion and striving to establish themselves as the best in the division. Clubs in the First Amateur Division are often a mix of historic teams with rich traditions and newer clubs looking to make their mark. The league is known for its passionate fan base, vibrant matchday atmospheres, and the development of local talent.
Each season, teams compete in a round-robin format, with points awarded for wins and draws. The top teams at the end of the season earn the opportunity for promotion, while the lower-ranked teams face the threat of relegation to the lower divisions. The league not only showcases the skill and determination of players but also emphasizes the importance of community and local pride in Belgian football.
With its blend of competitive spirit, emerging talent, and deep-rooted football culture, the Belgium First Amateur Division plays a vital role in the landscape of Belgian soccer, making it an exciting tournament for players, clubs, and fans alike.