Zulte Waregem secured a 2-0 victory over RAAL La Louvière in the Belgian Pro League relegation play-offs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with forward Jeppe Erenbjerg scoring both goals in the first half.
The match, played at the Elindus Arena in Waregem, began at 19:16 local time (17:16 UTC) and saw Erenbjerg strike in the 13th and 28th minutes to give the home side a commanding lead. The first goal came after an assist from Anosike Ementa, with Erenbjerg finishing calmly to make it 1-0. His second goal, confirmed after a VAR review, came 15 minutes later when he pounced on a loose ball to double the advantage.
With nothing left to play for in the relegation play-offs, both teams were able to play freely, though Zulte Waregem dominated the early exchanges. La Louvière had chances to pull one back, including a shot from Wilguens Paugain that struck the post in the 31st minute, but they were unable to break through the home defense.
The result leaves Zulte Waregem with a crucial win in their battle to avoid relegation, while La Louvière’s hopes of survival now depend on other results in the play-off group. The match was part of matchday four of the relegation play-offs in the 2025-26 Belgian Pro League season.
Erenbjerg’s brace took his season tally to a significant contribution for Zulte Waregem, who have relied on the Danish forward’s goal-scoring form throughout the campaign. His performance earned him praise from commentators and fans alike, with the striker showing composure and clinical finishing in front of goal.
La Louvière, meanwhile, will look to regroup ahead of their next fixture, knowing they must improve their attacking output if they are to avoid the drop. The team had opportunities in the second half but lacked the final touch to test Zulte Waregem’s goalkeeper seriously.
As the relegation battle enters its final stages, every point becomes vital, and Zulte Waregem’s win gives them valuable momentum. The Elindus Arena crowd enjoyed an entertaining first half, though the tempo dropped after the break as both sides eased off knowing the stakes were limited.
The Belgian Pro League relegation play-offs determine which teams avoid the drop to Challenger Pro League, with the bottom teams from the regular season competing in a mini-league format. Points from the regular season are carried over, making early results crucial.
Zulte Waregem will now prepare for their next match in the play-offs, hoping to build on this performance and secure their top-flight status for another season. For La Louvière, the pressure mounts as they search for a response in their remaining games.
Fans can follow the remainder of the relegation play-offs through official Belgian Pro League channels, with updates on fixtures, results, and standings available as the season reaches its climax.
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