RSCA Futures, the reserve team of Anderlecht, fell to a 1-2 home defeat against Gent B in the Belgian Second Division on January 17, 2026. Despite taking an early lead, the young Futures side was unable to hold on against their experienced opponents. The Futures started brightly and scored a well-worked goal within the opening ten minutes. Gent B grew into the game and equalized just before halftime with a header from a corner. The second half was evenly contested until Gent B found a winner with about twenty minutes remaining, a deflected shot from outside the box that wrong-footed the goalkeeper. The Futures pushed for a late equalizer but could not find a way through a disciplined Gent B defense. The result was a learning experience for the young Anderlecht prospects, while Gent B secured a valuable three points in the reserve league standings. The Futures coach emphasized the developmental nature of the match, while the Gent B manager was pleased with his team's response after going behind.