The Belgian Football Podcast

Ben and Scott sit down to go through a wintery weekend in Belgian football. They look back at another managerial sacking, a snowy affair in Mechelen and a strong week from Club Brugge in Europe and at home. They also dive into the Challenger Pro League, looking at the situation at the top and bottom of the table.

We are halfway through the regular season of the Belgian Pro League! Ben rejoins Scott and Joris from his travels to go through all the action from an intriguing weekend of football. The trio also dive into the Challenger Pro League, where Beerschot have taken advantage of a few slip ups from their fellow promotion chasers! We are also now on buymeacoffee! If you like the pod please do consider co...

Scott and Joris discuss the arrival of Besnik Hasi at Mechelen, a weekend to forget for Standard Liege and an entertaining Brugge Derby. They also find time to discuss the latest news across The Challenger Pro League.

Scott and Joris discuss the arrival of Oscar Garcia at Leuven, the departure of Steven Defour at Mechelen and cover all the latest news across both Pro League and Challenger Pro League.

Ben and Joris dissect another week of Belgian Pro League and Challenger Pro League action. They look at Davy Roef's penalty heroics, big wins for Eupen and Sint-Truiden and a late one for Club Brugge. They also look back at all the action from a week of European football.

The international break is over and the Pro League is back with more drama. Union continue to lead the way, while Gent and Club Brugge slip up. Standard and Anderlecht play out a classic clasico while a new side is emerging as a promotion candidate in the Challenger Pro League.

Scott and Joris review MD10 in Pro League and MD8 in Challenger Pro League...they discuss Ronny Deila's return to Sclessin and troubles at Beveren and they even find time to answer more great listener questions... and much more!

The trio go over all the action from matchday nine, with Kortrijk finally getting a win and one side taking advantage of their rivals all drawing. In the CPL, Patro Eisden are on the march as RFC Liege's star striker continues to find the net.

Penalty misses and a first sacking of the season were the main headlines from the Belgian Pro League and Challenger Pro League this week. Ben, Scott and Joris discuss the fall out from all the action.

The international break is over, but for some sides it didn't bring a change in fortune. Ben, Scott and Joris discuss winless Westerlo, a resurgent Standard Liege and a dramatic game in Kortrijk. They also dive into the Challenger Pro League, where one sides unbeaten start came to an end.

As the international break looms large, the Belgian Pro League rounds up the first part of the season. Ben, Joris and Scott dive into an entertaining weekend, in which Gent set their title ambitions and Kortrijk continued to struggle. They also dive into the Challenger Pro League, where one side has already hit the panic button while Lommel continue to impress.

Despite their being just a handful of matches in the Belgian Pro League this weekend there was still plenty to talk about. Ben, Scott and Joris chat through all the action, including a star debut for Mechelen's new signing. They also talk Europe, the new U21 head coach and the Challenger Pro League.

The 'trident' return to go over the fallout from match week four of the Belgian Pro League. Ben, Scott and Joris discuss poor starts for Kortrijk and Standard Liege, as well as why teams should be concerned by the form of Club Brugge. They also talk about some great goals in the Challenger Pro League as a few sides bounce back from opening day defeats.

Ben and Scott dissect the weekend's football in both the first and second tier of Belgian football. Ben rants about teams playing it out from the back, while Scott goes in depth on recruitment woes and successes over the past few seasons. With the CPL now back, they go over an entertaining first weekend of fixtures.

The second tier of Belgian football kicks off this weekend, so Ben, Joris and Scott sat down to look at how the teams are shaping up ahead of the campaign. They also talk through the new format and give some young talent to watch!

Scott and Joris review MD2 in The Pro League and discuss a particularly good weekend for away sides and some reasons to be concerned for some clubs...and Sint Truiden continue to surprise.

Week one is in the books, and there was plenty for the trio to get stuck into on this episode. Slow starts, controversial refereeing decisions and a few early goal of the season contenders are all poured over by Ben, Scott and Joris. For keen fantasy football players, why not join our Pro League fantasy league here: https://fantasy.proleague.be/leagues Code: 6QPG72

It's that time of the year again! Ben, Scott and Joris return to go through all 16 Pro League sides ahead of the 2023/2024 campaign. They talk coaches, transfers and what still needs to be done for many sides before the transfer window shuts. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!

The 2022/2023 season wrapped up in dramatic fashion over the weekend as Royal Antwerp won their first title since 1957. Ben and Scott console a disappointed Joris as they go over the craziness of that final day, with the title switching numerous times between Antwerp, Genk and Union. They also go through their own Teams of the Season, before agreeing on player, coach and young player of the season...

Antwerp's party was put on hold by Union, but now Genk are back in the hunt after a late win over Club Brugge. Ben, Joris and Scott digest all the action and look ahead to the final week of the Belgian Pro League. They also talk about the breaking news of Club Brugge being put up for sale.

Scott and Joris get to grips with a thrilling MD 38 as Antwerp and Union Saint Gilloise are set up for a thrilling title showdown. They also discuss how Genk can improve and answer a fantasy football listener question from a club CEO!

Scott and Joris analyse this weeks weeks action, including: the Spirit of Goethals (Molenbeeks most famous son) shining down on the club as they were crowned champions and promoted from Challenger Pro League. There was late drama at The Bosuil and disappointment for Cercle and Standard, while Gift Orban provided a hatrick of hatricks!

Joris returns to join Ben and Scott as they mull over an eventful weekend in Belgian football. Antwerp got the win they wanted against Genk to go top of the play-offs, while Gift Orban shines again for Gent as they take control of play-off two. In the CPL, the promotion race will go down to the final game of the season as RWDM and Beveren battle it out for the spot in the Pro League.

Ben and Scott dive into a week of action dominated by Royal Antwerp. The Great Old beat Mechelen to win the cup, while also announcing their title credentials with a huge win away at Union. Genk kept themselves ahead with a win over Club Brugge, while Gent got back on track in play-off two. The duo also talk about Virton's recent outcry about foreign ownership in Belgian football.

The Belgian regular season is over and it was certainly a nail biting affair for many clubs! Ben, Scott and Joris go through all the games that mattered, looking at those who narrowly escaped, as well as those who missed out on their pre season objectives. They also answer plenty of questions from listeners, as well as looking at the closing stages of the CPL.