2024–25 Belgian Division 3
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 2024 – May 2025 |
The2024–25Belgian Division 3is scheduled to be the ninth season of the division in its current format, placed at the fifth tier offootballinBelgium.
Team changes
[edit]In
[edit]- Promoted from the Belgian Provincial Leagues were:
- Champions for each of the provincial leagues:Bevel(Antwerp),Sporting Bruxelles(Brabant ACFF),Rotselaar(Brabant VV),St-Ghislain Tertre Hautrage(Hainaut),Geer(Liège),Achel(Limburg),Harre-Manhay(Luxembourg),Biesme(Namur)
- In East-Flanders,Drongentook over the promotion spot of champions Munkzwalm, who did not ask for a license and were hence ineligible for promotion.
- In West-Flanders, provincial league championK.S.V. Diksmuidemerged with neighboursOostendewho ceased to exist after going bankrupt. The new club continues with the matricule number of Diksmuide under the nameDiksmuide-Oostende.
- Due to teams folding or voluntarily relegating at this and higher levels, extra spots opened up:
- Two extra teams were promoted from Liège:AubelandEupen 1963
- One extra team was promoted from West-Flanders:Lauwe.
- Winner of the interprovincial round on VV side:De Kempen.
- Winners of the interprovincial round on ACFF side:Buzet,Evere,Libramont,Loyers,TilffandR.A.FC Oppagne-Weris
- Clubs relegated based on their finishing position in the2023–24 Belgian Division 2:City Pirates,Hamoir,Londerzeel,Mandel United,Overijse,RebecqandWetteren.
Out
[edit]- The four division champions were directly promoted to theBelgian Division 2:Westhoek(VV A),Termien(VV B),Onhaye(ACFF A) andUnion Hutoise(ACFF D).
- Also promoted via promotion play-offs wereAywaille,Berg en Dal,Crossing Schaerbeek,Habay-la-Neuve,Manageoise,Ostiches-Ath,Raeren-Eynatten,Pelt,RoeselareandWellen.
- To increase the number of U23 teams in the Belgian Division 2Seraing IIwere also promoted.
- Relegated to theBelgian Provincial Leaguesbased on their finishing position were:Aalter,Couvin-Mariembourg,Diest,Eksel,Herstal,Longlier,Pepingen-Halle,Symphorinois,Tamines,Wambeek Ternat,Wanze/Bas-Oha,WitgoorandWolvertem Merchtem.
Belgian Division 3 VV A
[edit]
Locations of the 2024–25 Belgian Division 3 VV A teams
League table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wetteren(X) | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 12 | +8 | 23 | Promotion to the2025–26 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Lede | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 21 | Qualification for thePromotion play-offs VV |
| 3 | Mandel United | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 15 | +13 | 21 | |
| 4 | Hamme | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 20 | |
| 5 | Erpe-Mere | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 13 | +3 | 19 | |
| 6 | Kalken | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 17 | |
| 7 | Diksmuide-Oostende | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 17 | |
| 8 | Wervik | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 17 | |
| 9 | Lauwe | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | −2 | 16 | |
| 10 | Blankenberge | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 14 | |
| 11 | Elene Grotenberge | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 | −3 | 13 | |
| 12 | St-Denijs Sport | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14 | −3 | 12 | |
| 13 | Drongen | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 21 | −4 | 11 | Qualification for theRelegation play-offs VV |
| 14 | Beerschot U23 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 20 | −7 | 11 | Relegation to the2025–26 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 15 | Wielsbeke | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 23 | −11 | 9 | |
| 16 | Stekene | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 20 | −12 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 November 2024. Source:vbal4
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[1]
(X)Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[1]
(X)Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Period champions
[edit]- First period:Wetteren(23 Points)
Belgian Division 3 VV B
[edit]Locations of the 2024–25 Belgian Division 3 VV B teams
League table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Londerzeel(X) | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 10 | +16 | 25 | Promotion to the2025–26 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Nijlen | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 23 | Qualification for thePromotion play-offs VV |
| 3 | Schoonbeek-Beverst | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 14 | +7 | 22 | |
| 4 | Rotselaar | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 17 | +5 | 21 | |
| 5 | Zwarte Leeuw | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 19 | |
| 6 | De Kempen | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 14 | +8 | 18 | |
| 7 | Overijse | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 12 | +5 | 18 | |
| 8 | Turnhout | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 15 | |
| 9 | City Pirates | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 15 | |
| 10 | Achel | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 14 | |
| 11 | Sint-Lenaarts | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 12 | |
| 12 | Lommel SK B | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 21 | −4 | 12 | |
| 13 | Zepperen-Brustem | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 15 | −1 | 11 | Qualification for theRelegation play-offs VV |
| 14 | Geel | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 27 | −10 | 11 | Relegation to the2025–26 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 15 | Bevel | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 35 | −17 | 6 | |
| 16 | Betekom | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 32 | −21 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 November 2024. Source:vbal4
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[2]
(X)Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[2]
(X)Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Period champions
[edit]- First period:Londerzeel(22 Points)
Belgian Division 3 ACFF A
[edit]League table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting Bruxelles(X) | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 9 | +17 | 28 | Promotion to the2025–26 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Braine | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 14 | +20 | 27 | Qualification for thePromotion play-offs ACFF |
| 3 | Evere | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 18 | +20 | 26 | |
| 4 | Flénu | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 19 | +12 | 23 | |
| 5 | St-Ghislain Tertre Hautrage | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 10 | +26 | 23 | |
| 6 | Arquet | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 11 | +7 | 21 | |
| 7 | Monceau | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 14 | +7 | 20 | |
| 8 | Belœil[a] | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 20 | +3 | 18 | |
| 9 | Jodoigne | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 18 | −4 | 15 | |
| 10 | Rebecq | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 26 | −8 | 14 | |
| 11 | Ciney | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 24 | −9 | 13 | |
| 12 | Biesme | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 22 | −6 | 12 | |
| 13 | Buzet | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 25 | −12 | 12 | Relegation to the2025–26 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 14 | Aische[b] | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 24 | −12 | 12 | |
| 15 | Loyers | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 30 | −23 | 5 | |
| 16 | Perwez[c] | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 46 | −38 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 November 2024. Source:RBFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[3]
(X)Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[3]
(X)Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Notes:
- ^Beloeil were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as they were unable to field a team againstArquet(Matchday 15).
Beloeil were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as they were unable to field a team againstSporting Bruxelles(Matchday 16). - ^Aische were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as their game againstArquetcould not be completed due to a power cut (Matchday 10).
- ^Perwez were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as the team chose not to play their game againstBraine(Matchday 7).
Perwez were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as they were unable to field a team againstRebecq(Matchday 15).
Perwez were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as they were unable to field a team againstMonceau(Matchday 16).
Period champions
[edit]- First period:Sporting Bruxelles(25 Points)
Belgian Division 3 ACFF B
[edit]Locations of the 2024–25 Belgian Division 3 ACFF B teams
League table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sprimont | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 | Promotion to the2025–26 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Meix-dt-Virton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 | Qualification for thePromotion play-offs ACFF |
| 3 | Richelle United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | |
| 4 | Aubel | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 5 | Eupen 1963 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 6 | Gouvy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 7 | Mormont | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | Oppagne-Weris | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 | Libramont | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 10 | Harre-Manhay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 | Du Geer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 12 | Elsautoise | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 13 | Hamoir | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 | Relegation to the2025–26 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 14 | Tilff | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 | |
| 15 | Waremmien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0 | |
| 16 | Marloie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 August 2024. Source:RBFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[4]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[4]
References
[edit]- ^"Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021".Soccerway.Retrieved6 March2022.
- ^"Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021".Soccerway.Retrieved6 March2022.
- ^"Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021".Soccerway.Retrieved6 March2022.
- ^"Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021".Soccerway.Retrieved6 March2022.