RAEC Mons 3 – 0 RFC Meux
Belgian First Amateur Division | 10 May 2026, 21:00 CET

RAEC Mons delivered a commanding performance at the Stade Charles Tondreau, brushing aside RFC Meux with a convincing 3–0 victory. The home side’s dominance was evident from the first whistle, as they controlled possession and created numerous chances against a Meux side that struggled to find their rhythm.

Match Overview

Mons came into the match needing a strong result to push for a top‑half finish, and they wasted no time in asserting themselves. The first goal arrived in the 17th minute when striker Liam De Smet latched onto a precise through ball and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper. The goal settled any early nerves and ignited the home crowd.

Key Moments

• 17’ – Goal! De Smet opens the scoring with a composed finish after a swift counter‑attack.
• 34’ – Goal! A well‑worked corner routine sees centre‑back Joris Van Loo rise highest to head home, doubling Mons’ lead before half‑time.
• 62’ – Goal! Substitute Mathieu Renard seals the win with a powerful strike from the edge of the box, making it 3–0.
• 78’ – Red card Meux’s Axel Dubois is sent off for a second bookable offence, ending any faint hopes of a comeback.

Tactical Analysis

Mons played a 4‑3‑3 formation that pressed high and forced Meux into errors. The midfield trio of Kevin Mertens, Tom Simons, and Yannick Bastin controlled the tempo, while full‑backs Romain Lefèvre and Quentin Henrot provided width and overlapped effectively. Meux, set up in a compact 5‑4‑1, were overrun in central areas and failed to create any clear chances.

Standout Players

• Liam De Smet (Mons) – A constant threat, his movement and finishing were a cut above.
• Joris Van Loo (Mons) – Dominant in defensive duels and a threat from set pieces.
• Kevin Mertens (Mons) – Orchestrated play from midfield with 89% passing accuracy.

Season Impact

This win lifts RAEC Mons into 5th place in the Belgian First Amateur Division standings, keeping their slim promotion play‑off hopes alive. RFC Meux remain in 14th, now four points adrift of safety with only three matches remaining. The result underscores Mons’ strong home form, having lost just once at the Stade Charles Tondreau all season.