Gent 3-1 Mechelen - Result & Match Stats (Belgian Pro League)

Gent vs Mechelen - result

Gent 3-1 Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League at Planet Group Arena, Gent on 8 March 2026. Scorers: Max Dean, Leonardo Lopes, Ibrahima Cissé for Gent; Myron van Brederode for Mechelen. In their last 6 meetings, Gent have won 2, Mechelen 1, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Gent vs Mechelen?

Gent 3-1 Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday 8 March 2026 at Planet Group Arena. Scorers: Max Dean, Leonardo Lopes, Ibrahima Cissé for Gent; Myron van Brederode for Mechelen.

Where was Gent vs Mechelen played?

Gent vs Mechelen was played at Planet Group Arena in Gent, the home ground of Gent.

What is Gent's recent form?

Gent's last five results read D L W L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is Mechelen's recent form?

Mechelen's last five results read D W L W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Gent and Mechelen?

Across the last 6 meetings Gent have won 2, Mechelen have won 1 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Gent 2-0 Mechelen on 9 August 2026 in the Belgian Pro League.

Who is the standout player for Gent?

Ibrahima Cissé leads Gent with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Mechelen?

Myron van Brederode leads Mechelen with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Gent vs Mechelen?

Lothar D'hondt refereed Gent vs Mechelen.

Gent vs Mechelen - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
9 Aug 2026	Belgian Pro League	Gent vs Mechelen	2-0
3 May 2026	Belgian Pro League	Mechelen vs Gent	1-0
6 Apr 2026	Belgian Pro League	Gent vs Mechelen	1-1
16 Aug 2025	Belgian Pro League	Mechelen vs Gent	1-1
7 Feb 2025	Belgian Pro League	Mechelen vs Gent	3-3
15 Sep 2024	Belgian Pro League	Gent vs Mechelen	2-0

Gent 3-1 Mechelen: match stats

Stat	Gent	Mechelen
Possession	46%	54%
Shots	13	8
Shots on target	5	3
Corners	3	5
Fouls	9	18
Yellow cards	2	2
Tackles	16	8
Passes	383	470

Gent vs Mechelen goals and red cards

Gent: M. Dean (penalty) 31', L. Lopes 45+2', I. Cissé 83'. Mechelen: M. Brederode 69'.

Gent season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.1	5 of 18
Goals against	0.4	1 of 18
Shots	12.1	13 of 18
Shots on target	5.4	5 of 18
Fouls	9.7	15 of 18
Tackles	18.8	6 of 18
Passes	445.4	10 of 18
Corners	4.2	13 of 18

Gent player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Ibrahima Cissé (4), Josué Vergara (4), Momodou Lamin Sonko (3).
Assists: Tiago Araújo (8), László Bénes (2), Tibe De Vlieger (2).
Shots: Momodou Lamin Sonko (28), Josué Vergara (20), Tiago Araújo (18).
Fouls: Ibrahima Cissé (13), Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom (13), Tibe De Vlieger (13).

Mechelen season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.3	12 of 18
Goals against	2.1	14 of 18
Shots	11.3	15 of 18
Shots on target	3.1	16 of 18
Fouls	12.1	5 of 18
Tackles	18.3	8 of 18
Passes	408	13 of 18
Corners	4.6	11 of 18

Mechelen player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Myron van Brederode (3), Benito Raman (1), Simion Michez (1).
Assists: Keano Vanrafelghem (1), Kobe Corbanie (1), Malcolm Bendele Lohunanu-Mbasi (1).
Shots: Myron van Brederode (8), Thérence Koudou (8), Benito Raman (7).
Fouls: Fredrik Hammar (18), Dennis Praet (10), Simion Michez (8).