Royal Antwerp FC has experienced a busy period with a match, a new signing, and a major challenge ahead. The Jupiler Pro League club currently sits tenth in the standings with seven points from five games.

The only goal from the match against Standard Liège, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for Antwerp, came in the first half at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne. The fixture took place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, as part of the fifth matchday of the Belgian top flight.

Manager Marvin Compper set his team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Senne Lammens in goal. Standard, led by Vincent Euvrard, employed a 4-3-3 system. The solitary goal means Antwerp's season tally now stands at ten goals scored and ten conceded, resulting in a goal difference of zero.

Antwerp secured the signing of Bahmed Deuff on the final day of the Belgian transfer window. The 20-year-old midfielder arrives from French side FC Nantes and has put pen to paper with The Great Old. He is the second midfielder to join the club this week, following the return of Arthur Vermeeren.

Deuff is a graduate of the Nantes youth academy and broke into the first team last season. The Mauritanian, who stands 1.94 meters tall, made eleven appearances in Ligue 1. He is described as a versatile player with physical attributes and a good ability to recover possession. His arrival, alongside the return of Mauricio Benitez, provides a significant quality boost to Antwerp's midfield options.

The loss to Standard keeps Antwerp in tenth place in the Jupiler Pro League. The club's record reads two wins, one draw, and two defeats. Their recent form is LLDWW (Loss, Loss, Draw, Win, Win). They trail league leaders Union Saint-Gilloise by six points.

The next assignment is an away match against Club Brugge KV on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Club Brugge currently occupies second place in the table, making it a difficult encounter. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. The current standings show the complete league picture.

Compper's side needs to quickly end their points drought to reconnect with the top of the table. The additions of Deuff and Vermeeren are intended to bring more stability and creativity to the engine room. The coming weeks are important for the season's ambitions, starting with the trip to the Jan Breydel Stadium.