First Division B 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
BelgiumSeason 2026/2027
About the league: First Division B
First Division B is a soccer league in Belgium. The 2026/2027 season features 15 teams, with Excelsior Virton leading the standings on 6 points. The schedule runs from August 14, 2026 through May 1, 2027. Games average 2.81 goals, with both teams scoring in 52% of them.
First Division B 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
21 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 First Division B season. Excelsior Virton leads the standings with 6 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games. 57% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 48% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 43% of games. 5% end in a draw. Road teams win 52% of games.
Team leaders
AS Eupen has the league's highest scoring average at 2.50 goals per game. Both teams scored in 100% of Patro Eisden's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Excelsior Virton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:1 | +3 | 6 | 2.00 | WWL |
| 2 |  Beerschot-Wilrijk | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | +3 | 6 | 2.00 | WLW |
| 3 |  FCV Dender EH | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | +2 | 6 | 2.00 | LWW |
| 4 |  Club Brugge II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | +2 | 6 | 3.00 | WW |
| 5 |  Francs Borains | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | +1 | 6 | 2.00 | WLW |
| 6 |  Lokeren-Temse | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | +1 | 6 | 2.00 | WWL |
| 7 |  Sporting Hasselt | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 6 | 2.00 | WWL |
| 8 |  AS Eupen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | +2 | 3 | 1.50 | WL |
| 9 |  Patro Eisden | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | -1 | 3 | 1.00 | WLL |
| 10 |  RFC Liege | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 | 1.00 | LWL |
| 11 |  KAA Gent II | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 | 1.50 | LW |
| 12 |  Lierse Kempenzonen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 | 1.50 | LWD |
| 13 |  KRC Genk II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | -2 | 3 | 1.00 | LLW |
| 14 |  RSC Anderlecht II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 | 0.00 | LLL |
| 15 |  RFC Seraing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 0 | 0.00 | LLD |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 21 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1AS Eupen2.50
- 2Club Brugge II2.50
- 3KRC Genk II2.33
- 4Lokeren-Temse2.00
- 5Beerschot-Wilrijk1.67
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Excelsior Virton0.33
- 2Sporting Hasselt0.67
- 3Francs Borains0.67
- 4FCV Dender EH0.67
- 5Beerschot-Wilrijk0.67
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Patro Eisden100%
- 2AS Eupen100%
- 3Club Brugge II100%
- 4RFC Liege100%
- 5KRC Genk II100%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Patro Eisden100%
- 2AS Eupen100%
- 3Club Brugge II100%
- 4RFC Liege100%
- 5KRC Genk II100%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1FCV Dender EH9.0
- 2KRC Genk II8.0
- 3AS Eupen7.5
- 4Sporting Hasselt7.3
- 5Lokeren-Temse7.0
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, First Division B rates above average for game pace, close to average for chance quality and close to average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Lukas Van Eenoo7.95
- 2Maxime Bastian7.33
- 3Jordi Palacios Navarro7.30
- 4Stef Peeters7.20
- 5Malcolm Viltard7.14
- 6Julien Devriendt7.09
- 7Alexander De Ridder6.94
- 8Yentl Van Genechten6.94
Most minutes
- 1Genki Haraguchi270
- 2William Popp270
- 3Pierre-Yves Ngawa270
- 4Jonathan D'Ostillio270
- 5Oregan Ravet270
- 6Eric N'jo270
- 7Nathan Rodes270
- 8Kobe Cools270
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FCV Dender EH | 3 | 2.18 | 1.26 | +0.92 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | Patro Eisden | 3 | 1.57 | 0.99 | +0.57 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 3 | Francs Borains | 3 | 1.87 | 1.52 | +0.35 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 4 | Lokeren-Temse | 3 | 1.87 | 1.58 | +0.30 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 5 | RFC Seraing | 3 | 1.51 | 1.38 | +0.13 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 6 | Sporting Hasselt | 3 | 1.70 | 1.62 | +0.08 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 7 | KRC Genk II | 3 | 1.54 | 1.69 | -0.15 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 8 | Beerschot-Wilrijk | 3 | 1.23 | 1.50 | -0.26 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 9 | RSC Anderlecht II | 3 | 1.32 | 1.60 | -0.28 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| 10 | Lierse Kempenzonen | 3 | 1.30 | 1.64 | -0.33 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | AS Eupen | 2 | 1.72 | 1.27 | +0.44 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | Excelsior Virton | 3 | 1.33 | 1.72 | -0.38 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| 13 | RFC Liege | 3 | 1.37 | 1.96 | -0.59 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | Club Brugge II | 2 | 1.02 | 1.16 | -0.13 | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| 15 | KAA Gent II | 2 | 0.88 | 1.71 | -0.83 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 4
FAQ
How many teams play in First Division B?
First Division B has 15 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 First Division B season start and end?
The 2026/2027 First Division B schedule runs from August 14, 2026 through May 1, 2027.
How many rounds are in the First Division B season?
The 2026/2027 First Division B schedule covers 30 rounds.
Who leads the First Division B standings?
Excelsior Virton leads First Division B with 6 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First Division B?
AS Eupen has the league's highest scoring average at 2.50 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in First Division B?
Excelsior Virton allows the fewest goals in First Division B, at 0.33 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in First Division B?
First Division B games average 2.81 goals.
How often do First Division B games finish Over 2.5 goals?
57% of First Division B games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in First Division B?
Both teams score in 52% of First Division B games.
How often do home teams win in First Division B?
Home teams win 43% of First Division B games.
What does xG show in First Division B stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The First Division B xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in First Division B?
Myung-Jun Kim leads the recorded scoring table in First Division B for 2026/2027 with 3 goals.