KV Mechelen secured their first point of the Jupiler Pro League season with a 2-2 draw away at RAAL La Louvière on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The match saw goals from Myron van Brederode and Adeshina Ayodele for the visitors.

Manager Fred Vanderbiest's side currently sits in 15th place in the standings after five matchdays, with just two points. The team is yet to record a victory this season and is on a recent run of LDLDL, having scored five goals while conceding thirteen.

Myron van Brederode put KV Mechelen ahead in just the sixth minute. RAAL La Louvière responded quickly through Elias Filet, who equalised in the 13th minute. Shortly after half-time, in the 47th minute, Adeshina Ayodele restored the lead for the visitors. The home side fought back, however, with Mustapha Isah netting the final 2-2 just three minutes later.

This result means KV Mechelen is finally off the mark after four rounds. It's a small step forward for a team that now trails league leaders Union St. Gilloise by eleven points. The defence, which has already leaked thirteen goals, remained vulnerable in this encounter.

The squad is dealing with injury troubles. Two key players are currently missing from the defensive line. Leo Fuhr Hjelde and Tijn Van Ingelgom are listed on the injuries page and are unavailable for selection. Their absence is being felt in a backline struggling to keep clean sheets.

These players will also miss the upcoming important home fixture against RSC Anderlecht. Anderlecht currently sits eleventh in the table. The match is scheduled for Friday, 11 September 2026 at the AFAS-stadion. The full schedule can be viewed on our fixtures page.

The first point on the board is a psychological boost, but the climb up the table is steep. The team must find consistency quickly, especially defensively. The upcoming clash with Anderlecht is an immediate tough test. A victory there could provide a major confidence boost.

The statistics show there is work to do. With a goal difference of minus eight, there is clear room for improvement. The manager will need to find solutions, especially while Hjelde and Van Ingelgom are sidelined. The next training sessions are therefore vital. The home game against Anderlecht on 11 September is the next target on the calendar.