KV Mechelen will play at home against KAS Eupen in the first round of the Croky Cup on Sunday, 18 October. The match at Achter de Kazerne kicks off at 13:30.
The club announced the cup draw. KV Mechelen said it will host KAS Eupen at Achter de Kazerne in the 1/16th finals of the Croky Cup on Sunday 18 October at 13:30. The Pandas are the first hurdle for Malinwa in the quest for the domestic cup.
For supporters, there is a flat ticket price of ten euros, regardless of seat location. Abo+ subscribers do not need an extra ticket and can gain entry using their season card or the app's QR code. Regular season-ticket holders must actively purchase a ticket via the club. They can reserve up to four seats, but must do so before 11 October to secure their usual seat. After that date, unreserved seats go on general sale. Non-subscribers can also buy up to four tickets immediately.
The cup tie offers a chance to shift focus from a tough league start. KV Mechelen currently sit 18th in the Jupiler Pro League with three points from seven games. The team lost 3-2 to Karpaty this past Thursday. The next league fixture is already this weekend, at home against STVV.
The recent form of LDLLD highlights the need for a positive result. A home cup match can provide a morale boost. "A cup match at home is an evening you don't want to miss," the club said. The lineup and injury situation for this tie can be followed via our injuries and squad pages. The match against Eupen is the first of two home games in four days.
The original report is at sporza.be
