Fixtures

Belgium First Division B 03/29 19:00 27 KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk vs Genk II - View
Belgium First Division B 04/07 14:00 28 KV Oostende vs KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk - View
Belgium First Division B 04/14 11:30 29 Waasland-Beveren vs KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk - View
Belgium First Division B 04/19 18:00 30 KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk vs Patro Eisden Maasmechelen - View

Results

Belgium First Division B 03/15 19:00 26 [4] Zulte-Waregem v KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk [1] W 0-1
Belgium First Division B 03/08 19:00 25 [2] KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk v Lierse Kempenzonen [14] W 2-1
Belgium First Division B 03/03 12:30 24 [6] FCV Dender EH v KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk [2] D 1-1
Belgium First Division B 02/25 12:30 23 [2] KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk v RFC Seraing [15] D 0-0
Belgium First Division B 02/18 15:00 22 [3] Deinze v KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk [1] L 4-2
Belgium First Division B 02/11 15:00 21 [1] KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk v Standard Liege II [16] W 2-0
Belgium First Division B 02/07 19:00 18 [5] Lommel v KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk [1] L 3-0
Belgium First Division B 02/04 18:15 20 [8] RFC Liege v KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk [2] W 1-4
Belgium First Division B 01/28 12:30 19 [1] KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk v Club Brugge II [10] W 3-0
Belgium First Division B 01/19 16:00 18 Lommel v KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk - PPT.
Belgium First Division B 01/12 19:00 17 [2] KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk v Anderlecht II [9] D 1-1
Belgium First Division B 12/17 12:30 16 [16] Francs Borains v KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk [2] W 1-3

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 39 20 19
Wins 19 9 10
Draws 8 6 2
Losses 12 5 7
Goals for 56 26 30
Goals against 48 19 29
Clean sheets 13 9 4
Failed to score 11 5 6

Wikipedia - K Beerschot VA

Koninklijke Beerschot Voetbalclub Antwerpen, or simply Beerschot, is a Belgian professional football club located in Antwerp, that competes in the second-tier First Division B after relegating from the top tier in the 2021–22 season. In 2013, KFCO Wilrijk decided to integrate the identity of Beerschot AC when they were relegated in the 2012–13 season, not only through their league position but also due to losing their professional licence through financial issues, being officially declared bankrupt on 21 May 2013 and folding shortly afterwards. The club colours are purple and white, they play their games on the club's home ground the Olympic Stadium often referred to as 't Kiel.

History

KFCO Wilrijk

The club was founded in 1921 as Football Club Wilrijk and joined The Belgian football association.

As a result of the introduction of a national third division in 1926, the club played national football for the first time in their then short existence. The club ended third last, leading to their relegation after just one season. In 1931 the number of participants in the divisions was increased, causing FC Wilrijk to be included on the national level for the second time. FC Wilrijk lasted two seasons before being relegated again.

In 1935 the club was promoted once more. Unlike their previous third division stays, FC Wilrijk showcased dominant football. This resulted in a 3rd position in the 1935–36 season and even becoming third division champions in the 1936–37 season. After winning their division the club was promoted to the second division lasting two seasons before being relegated in 1939. After a lengthy stay in the third division, FC Wilrijk was relegated to the Provincial division in 1949 which set a trend for the following decades.

In 1993 KFC Wilrijk merged with Olympia Wilrijk 72. This other Wilrijk-based club, was founded in 1972 and part of the Royal Belgian Football Association, being assigned the association number 7727. Both clubs shared forces as KFC Olympia Wilrijk and continued under KFC Wilrijks association number 155.

In 1994, the club reached the 4th division, playing national football for the first time in 45 years. In the 1995–96 season KFCO Olympia Wilrijk came in 3rd only two points short of standing victorious in their division. After eight years KFC Olympia Wilrijk ended third last, which led to being relegated. Their absence was short-lived however, as KFC Olympia Wilrijk was promoted the following year resulting in a three-year stay before being relegated. In 2008 the club was promoted again, only to be relegated in 2010.

FCO Beerschot Wilrijk

After Beerschot AC's bankruptcy in 2013, KFCO Wilrijk decided to harbour its fans. KFCO Wilrijk followed up by incorporating the name Beerschot and their respective colours in their own identity. The KBVB however decided that due to the name change, the club was no longer eligible to use the handle "royal" in their club name. Hence the club's name is FCO Beerschot Wilrijk rather than KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk. In order to retrieve their "royal" status, FCO Beerschot Wilrijk filed a successful application in June 2017.

FCO Beerschot Wilrijk, became an instant success. Their season opener against Ternesse VV was attended by 8500 fans, which was a record for the Belgian provincial division at the time. This record was broken on 15 February 2014 during their game against fierce title contender FC De Kempen which was attended by 8982 fans and topped again, during their title game against KFC Katelijne-Waver on 22 March. This game was attended by almost 12000 fans and won by 5–0, gaining the club mathematic certainty about crowning themselves 2013–14 division champions.

Due to the club's high attendance – weekly attendance that tops several first division teams – KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk is required to play their home games at the Olympisch Stadion (city of Antwerp) to guarantee the safety of their fans. This is the home ground of the fallen Beerschot VAC. The club reached an average of 7000 fans at home games during its first season in the 1st division of the province of Antwerp. The club's success and vibe often lead to opponents renting bigger stadiums because the prospected attendance exceeds their own stadium capacity.[]

Old logo used until 2019 when the name was changed from Beerschot Wilrijk to Beerschot

For the 2014–15 season, FCO Beerschot Wilrijk was promoted to the 4th division in Belgian national football. In mid-March 2015, they held a 10-point lead over their closest rival. They were promoted to third division as champions of their group. In 2015–2016 they became champions of the third division after a sensational winning goal in the last minute of their last game. In 2016–2017 they became the first champion of the new '1st Amateur League' and gained promotion to the Proximus League, the second tier of Belgian football.

In February 2018, Saudi prince Abdullah bin Musa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, owner of the English Premier League side Sheffield United, announced his investment in Beerschot alongside Belgian construction company DCA.

Beerschot

In 2019, the club changed its name to Beerschot, and also changed the club logo.

They played in the Challenger Pro League for three seasons, and played the promotion final each year. Finally, after losing to Cercle Brugge K.S.V. and K.V. Mechelen , they gained promotion to the Belgian Belgian First Division A at the end of the 2019-2020 season.

KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk is a professional soccer team based in Antwerp, Belgium. The team was founded in 1921 and has a rich history in Belgian football. The team plays their home matches at the Olympisch Stadion, which has a capacity of 12,771 spectators.

KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk has a strong fan base and is known for their passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at their home matches. The team's colors are purple and white, and their logo features a lion, which is a symbol of strength and courage.

The team has had a successful run in recent years, winning the Belgian Second Division in the 2016-2017 season and earning promotion to the Belgian First Division A. KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk has also had success in the Belgian Cup, reaching the quarter-finals in the 2018-2019 season.

The team is known for their attacking style of play and has a number of talented players on their roster. KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk has a strong youth academy and is committed to developing young talent.

Overall, KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk is a respected and competitive team in Belgian football, with a loyal fan base and a bright future ahead.