KV Mechelen and KVC Westerlo shared the points in a 1-1 draw in the Belgian Pro League on Monday, January 26, 2026. The evenly matched contest at the AFAS Stadion saw both teams score in the first half and then cancel each other out after the break. Westerlo took the lead against the run of play with a well-taken finish, but Mechelen responded before halftime with a goal from a corner kick. The second half was more cautious, with both sides wary of making a mistake that could cost them the match, resulting in a fair final score. The match result leaves both teams in a similar mid-table position, with neither making significant headway up or down the league table. The Mechelen manager stated his team showed good character to come back but lacked a cutting edge later on. The Westerlo coach believed a draw was a fair reflection of the game and a decent away point.