Royal Antwerp FC suffered a painful 1-4 home defeat to STVV on Sunday. The Jupiler Pro League match on 30 August 2026 was dominated by the visitors from Sint-Truiden, who scored four times.
This result means Antwerp remain ninth in the standings with 7 points from 4 games. The team has a goal difference of +1, having scored 10 and conceded 9. The gap to leaders Charleroi has widened to 5 points. Match footage from the 44-second highlight package was shared by Sporza Voetbal.
Antwerp never managed to gain a foothold in the encounter. STVV took control early and built a comfortable lead. The home side did pull one back to make it 1-2, but then completely lost control of the game. In the closing stages, STVV extended the scoreline to a surprisingly high 1-4 final result. It was an evening with few positives for the Antwerp supporters.
The defeat is a significant setback in the young season. With a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and now 1 loss (form LDWW), the club remains stuck in mid-table. The +1 goal difference shows there is work to do both in attack and defence. The 10 goals scored are a positive, but the 9 conceded, including four in this single match, are a concern. The team must find stability quickly.
Attention must now swiftly turn to the next league assignment. Antwerp travel to face Standard Liege, currently fifth, on 5 September 2026. That will be a tough test, away from home against a direct rival. Preparation for that match is now even more important following this disappointing performance. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
The coming days are vital for the manager and players to analyse and correct the mistakes from this match. It is essential the team puts this behind them and travels to Liege with renewed focus. This season's statistics can be found on our stats page. The 1-4 loss to STVV is a clear wake-up call in the race for the top.
