2024–25 Belgian Division 3
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 2024 – May 2025 |
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
The 2024–25 Belgian Division 3 is scheduled to be the ninth season of the division in its current format, placed at the fifth tier of football in Belgium.
Team changes
[edit]In
[edit]- Promoted from the Belgian Provincial Leagues were:
- Champions for each of the provincial leagues: Bevel (Antwerp), Sporting Bruxelles (Brabant ACFF), Rotselaar (Brabant VV), St-Ghislain Tertre Hautrage (Hainaut), Geer (Liège), Achel (Limburg), Harre-Manhay (Luxembourg), Biesme (Namur)
- In East-Flanders, Drongen took over the promotion spot of champions Munkzwalm, who did not ask for a license and were hence ineligible for promotion.
- In West-Flanders, provincial league champion K.S.V. Diksmuide merged with neighbours Oostende who ceased to exist after going bankrupt. The new club continues with the matricule number of Diksmuide under the name Diksmuide-Oostende.
- Due to teams folding or voluntarily relegating at this and higher levels, extra spots opened up:
- Two extra teams were promoted from Liège: Aubel and Eupen 1963
- One extra team was promoted from West-Flanders: Lauwe.
- Winner of the interprovincial round on VV side: De Kempen.
- Winners of the interprovincial round on ACFF side: Buzet, Evere, Libramont, Loyers, Tilff and R.A.FC Oppagne-Weris
- Clubs relegated based on their finishing position in the 2023–24 Belgian Division 2: City Pirates, Hamoir, Londerzeel, Mandel United, Overijse, Rebecq and Wetteren.
Out
[edit]- The four division champions were directly promoted to the Belgian Division 2: Westhoek (VV A), Termien (VV B), Onhaye (ACFF A) and Union Hutoise (ACFF D).
- Also promoted via promotion play-offs were Aywaille, Berg en Dal, Crossing Schaerbeek, Habay-la-Neuve, Manageoise, Ostiches-Ath, Raeren-Eynatten, Pelt, Roeselare and Wellen.
- To increase the number of U23 teams in the Belgian Division 2 Seraing II were also promoted.
- Relegated to the Belgian Provincial Leagues based on their finishing position were: Aalter, Couvin-Mariembourg, Diest, Eksel, Herstal, Longlier, Pepingen-Halle, Symphorinois, Tamines, Wambeek Ternat, Wanze/Bas-Oha, Witgoor and Wolvertem Merchtem.
Belgian Division 3 VV A
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Locations of the 2024–25 Belgian Division 3 VV A teams
League table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wetteren (X) | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 12 | +8 | 23 | Promotion to the 2025–26 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Lede | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 21 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs VV |
| 3 | Mandel United | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 15 | +13 | 21 | |
| 4 | Hamme | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 20 | |
| 5 | Erpe-Mere | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 13 | +3 | 19 | |
| 6 | Kalken | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 17 | |
| 7 | Diksmuide-Oostende | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 17 | |
| 8 | Wervik | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 17 | |
| 9 | Lauwe | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | −2 | 16 | |
| 10 | Blankenberge | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 14 | |
| 11 | Elene Grotenberge | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 | −3 | 13 | |
| 12 | St-Denijs Sport | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14 | −3 | 12 | |
| 13 | Drongen | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 21 | −4 | 11 | Qualification for the Relegation play-offs VV |
| 14 | Beerschot U23 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 20 | −7 | 11 | Relegation to the 2025–26 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 15 | Wielsbeke | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 23 | −11 | 9 | |
| 16 | Stekene | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 20 | −12 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 November 2024. Source: vbal4
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[1]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[1]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Period champions
[edit]- First period: Wetteren (23 Points)
Belgian Division 3 VV B
[edit]Locations of the 2024–25 Belgian Division 3 VV B teams
League table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Londerzeel (X) | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 10 | +16 | 25 | Promotion to the 2025–26 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Nijlen | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 23 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs VV |
| 3 | Schoonbeek-Beverst | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 14 | +7 | 22 | |
| 4 | Rotselaar | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 17 | +5 | 21 | |
| 5 | Zwarte Leeuw | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 19 | |
| 6 | De Kempen | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 14 | +8 | 18 | |
| 7 | Overijse | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 12 | +5 | 18 | |
| 8 | Turnhout | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 15 | |
| 9 | City Pirates | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 15 | |
| 10 | Achel | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 14 | |
| 11 | Sint-Lenaarts | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 12 | |
| 12 | Lommel SK B | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 21 | −4 | 12 | |
| 13 | Zepperen-Brustem | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 15 | −1 | 11 | Qualification for the Relegation play-offs VV |
| 14 | Geel | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 27 | −10 | 11 | Relegation to the 2025–26 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 15 | Bevel | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 35 | −17 | 6 | |
| 16 | Betekom | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 32 | −21 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 November 2024. Source: vbal4
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[2]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[2]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Period champions
[edit]- First period: Londerzeel (22 Points)
Belgian Division 3 ACFF A
[edit]League table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting Bruxelles (X) | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 9 | +17 | 28 | Promotion to the 2025–26 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Braine | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 14 | +20 | 27 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs ACFF |
| 3 | Evere | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 18 | +20 | 26 | |
| 4 | Flénu | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 19 | +12 | 23 | |
| 5 | St-Ghislain Tertre Hautrage | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 10 | +26 | 23 | |
| 6 | Arquet | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 11 | +7 | 21 | |
| 7 | Monceau | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 14 | +7 | 20 | |
| 8 | Belœil[a] | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 20 | +3 | 18 | |
| 9 | Jodoigne | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 18 | −4 | 15 | |
| 10 | Rebecq | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 26 | −8 | 14 | |
| 11 | Ciney | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 24 | −9 | 13 | |
| 12 | Biesme | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 22 | −6 | 12 | |
| 13 | Buzet | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 25 | −12 | 12 | Relegation to the 2025–26 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 14 | Aische[b] | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 24 | −12 | 12 | |
| 15 | Loyers | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 30 | −23 | 5 | |
| 16 | Perwez[c] | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 46 | −38 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 November 2024. Source: RBFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[3]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[3]
(X) Qualified for play-offs as period champions but may still be promoted automatically
Notes:
- ^ Beloeil were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as they were unable to field a team against Arquet (Matchday 15).
Beloeil were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as they were unable to field a team against Sporting Bruxelles (Matchday 16). - ^ Aische were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as their game against Arquet could not be completed due to a power cut (Matchday 10).
- ^ Perwez were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as the team chose not to play their game against Braine (Matchday 7).
Perwez were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as they were unable to field a team against Rebecq (Matchday 15).
Perwez were awarded a forfeit 0–5 loss as they were unable to field a team against Monceau (Matchday 16).
Period champions
[edit]- First period: Sporting Bruxelles (25 Points)
Belgian Division 3 ACFF B
[edit]Locations of the 2024–25 Belgian Division 3 ACFF B teams
League table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sprimont | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 | Promotion to the 2025–26 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Meix-dt-Virton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs ACFF |
| 3 | Richelle United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | |
| 4 | Aubel | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 5 | Eupen 1963 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 6 | Gouvy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 7 | Mormont | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | Oppagne-Weris | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 | Libramont | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 10 | Harre-Manhay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 | Du Geer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 12 | Elsautoise | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 13 | Hamoir | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 | Relegation to the 2025–26 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 14 | Tilff | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 | |
| 15 | Waremmien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0 | |
| 16 | Marloie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 August 2024. Source: RBFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[4]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 March 2022.