Royal Antwerp secured a 2-1 home victory over Zulte-Waregem in a Belgian Pro League match on December 27, 2025. The result at the Bosuilstadion saw the hosts claim three important points in their league campaign. The match began with Antwerp asserting their dominance, taking an early lead through a well-worked team move finished by their striker. Zulte-Waregem responded resiliently, finding an equalizer before halftime to set up a tense second period. The decisive moment came in the final quarter of an hour, as Antwerp's pressure told with a headed winner from a corner. The victory provided a boost for Antwerp's league position, while Zulte-Waregem were left to rue missed opportunities to take something from the game. Both managers acknowledged the competitive nature of the fixture, with the home coach praising his team's character to find a late winner.