KV Mechelen claimed a 2-1 home victory against Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League on February 28, 2026. At the AFAS Stadion, Mechelen built a two-goal lead and then held off a late fightback from the visitors to secure the points. Mechelen was the better side in the first half and took a deserved lead just before the interval. They doubled their advantage early in the second half with a clinical finish following a defensive mistake by Zulte Waregem. The visitors gave themselves hope by scoring a scrappy goal with about ten minutes remaining, setting up a nervy finish. However, Mechelen's defense stood firm under pressure to seal the 2-1 win. The result provided Mechelen with momentum as they aimed to climb the Pro League table, while Zulte Waregem's struggles continued near the bottom. The Mechelen coach highlighted the importance of a strong start, and the Waregem manager pointed to individual errors as costly.