Beerschot Wilrijk secured an important 2-0 away victory over Francs Borains in the Belgian Second Division on March 1, 2026. This result strengthened Beerschot's position near the top of the table while dealing a blow to Francs Borains' hopes of climbing out of the lower reaches. The visitors controlled the tempo from the outset and broke the deadlock with a well-worked first-half goal. They doubled their advantage after the interval, effectively sealing the match with a display of clinical finishing. A key moment was a saved penalty by the Beerschot goalkeeper midway through the second half, which prevented any potential comeback from the hosts. The clean sheet and three points were a significant boost for Beerschot Wilrijk's automatic promotion chase. The Francs Borains manager would have been disappointed with his team's lack of cutting edge in the final third. The starting XIs featured both teams' regulars, with Beerschot's attacking midfielders particularly influential on the night.