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 20 April 2024. 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 Saturday 20 April 2024 at Planet Group Arena.

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 W W W L (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is Mechelen's recent form?

Mechelen's last five results read W L W L W (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.

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?

Siebe Van der Heyden leads Gent with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Mechelen?

Myron van Brederode leads Mechelen with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Gent vs Mechelen?

Erik Lambrechts refereed Gent vs Mechelen, averaging 26.0 fouls and 4.3 yellow cards per game this season.

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
8 Mar 2026	Belgian Pro League	Gent vs Mechelen	3-1
16 Aug 2025	Belgian Pro League	Mechelen vs Gent	1-1
7 Feb 2025	Belgian Pro League	Mechelen vs Gent	3-3

Gent 3-1 Mechelen: match stats

Stat	Gent	Mechelen
Possession	52%	48%
Shots	15	7
Shots on target	5	3
Corners	6	5
Fouls	8	4
Yellow cards	1	1
Tackles	20	21
Passes	531	484

Gent vs Mechelen goals and red cards

Gent: T. Tissoudali 37', O. Gandelman 65', H. Hyun-Seok 75'. Mechelen: I. Slimani 62'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	7 of 18
Goals against	0.6	3 of 18
Shots	12.4	13 of 18
Shots on target	4.9	9 of 18
Fouls	9.7	14 of 18
Tackles	19.4	5 of 18
Passes	449.9	10 of 18
Corners	4.6	11 of 18

Gent player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Josué Vergara (4), Christian Burgess (2), Ibrahima Cissé (2).
Assists: Tiago Araújo (4), László Bénes (2), Tibe De Vlieger (2).
Shots: Josué Vergara (20), Momodou Lamin Sonko (19), Tiago Araújo (12).
Fouls: Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom (13), Tibe De Vlieger (11), Josué Vergara (8).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.8	16 of 18
Goals against	2	14 of 18
Shots	11.9	14 of 18
Shots on target	3.1	15 of 18
Fouls	12.1	6 of 18
Tackles	17.6	11 of 18
Passes	418.1	13 of 18
Corners	5	9 of 18

Mechelen player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Myron van Brederode (3), Thérence Koudou (1), Adeshina Ayodele (1).
Assists: Keano Vanrafelghem (1), Malcolm Bendele Lohunanu-Mbasi (1).
Shots: Myron van Brederode (8), Thérence Koudou (8), Bouke Boersma (7).
Fouls: Fredrik Hammar (15), Dennis Praet (9), Simion Michez (8).