KV Kortrijk secured a comfortable 0-3 away win against Olympic Charleroi in the Belgian Second Division on August 24, 2025. The recently relegated Kortrijk showcased their quality with a professional performance at Stade de la Neuville. Kortrijk took control early, scoring their first goal from a corner in the 20th minute. They doubled their lead just before halftime with a clinical counter-attack, leaving Charleroi with a mountain to climb. The home side offered more resistance in the second half but were caught out again late on, as Kortrijk added a third goal to put a gloss on the scoreline. The victory signaled Kortrijk's strong intentions to fight for promotion back to the top flight, while for Olympic Charleroi, it was a harsh lesson in the quality required at this level.