Beerschot Wilrijk fell to a 2-1 home defeat against Gent B in the Belgian Second Division on December 17, 2025. Despite taking an early lead at the Olympisch Stadion, Beerschot were unable to hold on against the visiting reserve side. The hosts started brightly and were rewarded with a goal from a well-executed set-piece. However, Gent B grew into the game and equalized before halftime with a clinical counter-attack. The second half saw Gent B seize the initiative, and they scored the winner with a low driven shot from the edge of the area. Beerschot pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes but could not find a way past the Gent goalkeeper. The result is a setback for Beerschot's ambitions in the league, while Gent B's young squad will be delighted with a resilient away victory.