| 2024–25 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Jonas De Roeck |
| Stadium | Bosuilstadion |
| Pro League | - |
| Belgian Cup | - |
The 2024–25 season is Royal Antwerp Sporting Club's 145th season in existence and eighth consecutive in the Belgian Pro League. They are also competing in the Belgian Cup.
- As of 24 July 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
|
| Pos. | Player | Transferred from | Fee | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW |
Gyrano Kerk
|
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
|
On loan | 1 July 2024 | |
| DF |
Denis Odoi
|
Club Brugge
|
Free | 26 June 2024 | [1] |
| DF |
Ayrton Costa
|
Club Atlético Independiente
|
Undisclosed | 2 July 2024 | [2] |
| DF |
Rosen Bozhinov
|
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
Undisclosed | 21 June 2024 | [3] |
| MF |
Tjaronn Chery
|
Maccabi Haifa
|
Undisclosed | 26 May 2024 | [4] |
| Pos. | Player | Transferred to | Fee | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW |
George Ilenikhena
|
AS Monaco
|
Undisclosed | 24 July 2024 | |
| DF |
Dorian Dessoleil
|
Francs Borains
|
End of contract | 30 June 2024 | |
| DF |
Ritchie De Laet
|
Retired | |||
| GK |
Davino Verhulst
|
- Notes
The team will start preparations with a test match versus third-tier side Hoogstraten VV on 29 June behind closed doors. [5]
| 29 June 2024 Friendly | Antwerp
| 2–0 |
Hoogstraten VV | Antwerp, Belgium |
|
Stadium:
Bosuilstadion Attendance: 0 |
| 6 July 2024 Friendly | Antwerp
| 2–1 |
K.V. Mechelen | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Stadium:
Bosuilstadion Attendance: 0 | ||||
| Note: Four periods of 30 minutes. | ||||
| 11 July 2023 Friendly |
SGV Reichenau
 | 0–2 |
Antwerp | Wörgl, Austria |
| Stadium: Sportzentrum Wörgl Attendance: 0 | ||||
| Note: Two periods of 35 minutes. | ||||
| 13 July 2023 Friendly |
Brøndby IF
 | 0–0 |
Antwerp | Waidring, Austria |
| Stadium: Waldstadion Attendance: 0 |
| 20 July 2024 Friendly | Antwerp
| 2–3 |
Francs Borains | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Stadium:
Bosuilstadion Attendance: 0 |
| 20 July 2023 Friendly | Antwerp
| 1–2 |
Parma Calcio | Antwerp, Belgium |
|
Stadium:
Bosuilstadion Referee: Wim Smet |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antwerp | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Qualification for the Europa League and Champions' play-offs [a] |
| 2 | Gent | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Qualification for the Champions' play-offs |
| 3 | Anderlecht | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 4 | Mechelen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 [b] | |
| 5 | Club Brugge | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 [b] |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 July 2024. Source:
Jupiler Pro League (in Dutch),
Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Away goal difference; 7) Away goals scored; 8) Play-off. [6]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Away goal difference; 7) Away goals scored; 8) Play-off. [6]
Notes:
- ^ The regular season winner will qualify for the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League if not earning 2025–26 UEFA Champions League in the playoff.
- ^ a b Mechelen are ranked ahead of Club Brugge on away goals scored: Mechelen 1, Club Brugge 0
The league fixtures were announced on 11 June 2024. [7]
| 28 July 2024 1 | Charleroi | v | Antwerp | Charleroi |
| 18:30 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium:
Stade du Pays de Charleroi Referee: Lawrence Visser |
| 4 August 2024 2 | Antwerp | v | Anderlecht | Antwerp |
| 13:30 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Bosuilstadion |
| 11 August 2024 3 | Antwerp | v | STVV | Antwerp |
| 16:00 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Bosuilstadion |
| 18 August 2024 4 | Club Brugge | v | Antwerp | Bruges |
| 13:30 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Jan Breydel Stadium |
| 24 August 2024 5 | Antwerp | v | K.V. Mechelen | Antwerp |
| 20:45 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Bosuilstadion |
| 1 September 2024 6 | Gent | v | Antwerp | Ghent |
| 16:00 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Planet Group Arena |
| 14 September 2024 7 | Antwerp | v | Union SG | Antwerp |
| 20:45 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Bosuilstadion |
- ^ "WELKOM OP DE BOSUIL, DENIS ODOI".
- ^ "ARGENTIJN AYRTON COSTA TEKENT CONTRACT OP DE BOSUIL".
- ^ "Rosen Bozhinov versterkt defensie RAFC".
- ^ "Tjaronn Chery eerste zomeraanwinst RAFC".
- ^ "Heruitgave van de Wembley-finale: Antwerp speelt galamatch tegen Parma op 20 juli en werkt nog vier oefenduels af". Gazet van Antwerpen. June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Bondsreglement Titel 7: Competities" [Association Rules Title 7: Competitions] (PDF). Royal Belgian Football Association. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Club Brugge - KV Mechelen opent seizoen 2024-2025 van de Jupiler Pro League". 11 June 2024.
| 2024–25 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Jonas De Roeck |
| Stadium | Bosuilstadion |
| Pro League | - |
| Belgian Cup | - |
The 2024–25 season is Royal Antwerp Sporting Club's 145th season in existence and eighth consecutive in the Belgian Pro League. They are also competing in the Belgian Cup.
- As of 24 July 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
|
| Pos. | Player | Transferred from | Fee | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW |
Gyrano Kerk
|
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
|
On loan | 1 July 2024 | |
| DF |
Denis Odoi
|
Club Brugge
|
Free | 26 June 2024 | [1] |
| DF |
Ayrton Costa
|
Club Atlético Independiente
|
Undisclosed | 2 July 2024 | [2] |
| DF |
Rosen Bozhinov
|
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
Undisclosed | 21 June 2024 | [3] |
| MF |
Tjaronn Chery
|
Maccabi Haifa
|
Undisclosed | 26 May 2024 | [4] |
| Pos. | Player | Transferred to | Fee | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW |
George Ilenikhena
|
AS Monaco
|
Undisclosed | 24 July 2024 | |
| DF |
Dorian Dessoleil
|
Francs Borains
|
End of contract | 30 June 2024 | |
| DF |
Ritchie De Laet
|
Retired | |||
| GK |
Davino Verhulst
|
- Notes
The team will start preparations with a test match versus third-tier side Hoogstraten VV on 29 June behind closed doors. [5]
| 29 June 2024 Friendly | Antwerp
| 2–0 |
Hoogstraten VV | Antwerp, Belgium |
|
Stadium:
Bosuilstadion Attendance: 0 |
| 6 July 2024 Friendly | Antwerp
| 2–1 |
K.V. Mechelen | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Stadium:
Bosuilstadion Attendance: 0 | ||||
| Note: Four periods of 30 minutes. | ||||
| 11 July 2023 Friendly |
SGV Reichenau
| 0–2 |
Antwerp | Wörgl, Austria |
| Stadium: Sportzentrum Wörgl Attendance: 0 | ||||
| Note: Two periods of 35 minutes. | ||||
| 13 July 2023 Friendly |
Brøndby IF
| 0–0 |
Antwerp | Waidring, Austria |
| Stadium: Waldstadion Attendance: 0 |
| 20 July 2024 Friendly | Antwerp
| 2–3 |
Francs Borains | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Stadium:
Bosuilstadion Attendance: 0 |
| 20 July 2023 Friendly | Antwerp
| 1–2 |
Parma Calcio | Antwerp, Belgium |
|
Stadium:
Bosuilstadion Referee: Wim Smet |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antwerp | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Qualification for the Europa League and Champions' play-offs [a] |
| 2 | Gent | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Qualification for the Champions' play-offs |
| 3 | Anderlecht | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 4 | Mechelen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 [b] | |
| 5 | Club Brugge | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 [b] |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 July 2024. Source:
Jupiler Pro League (in Dutch),
Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Away goal difference; 7) Away goals scored; 8) Play-off. [6]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Away goal difference; 7) Away goals scored; 8) Play-off. [6]
Notes:
- ^ The regular season winner will qualify for the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League if not earning 2025–26 UEFA Champions League in the playoff.
- ^ a b Mechelen are ranked ahead of Club Brugge on away goals scored: Mechelen 1, Club Brugge 0
The league fixtures were announced on 11 June 2024. [7]
| 28 July 2024 1 | Charleroi | v | Antwerp | Charleroi |
| 18:30 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium:
Stade du Pays de Charleroi Referee: Lawrence Visser |
| 4 August 2024 2 | Antwerp | v | Anderlecht | Antwerp |
| 13:30 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Bosuilstadion |
| 11 August 2024 3 | Antwerp | v | STVV | Antwerp |
| 16:00 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Bosuilstadion |
| 18 August 2024 4 | Club Brugge | v | Antwerp | Bruges |
| 13:30 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Jan Breydel Stadium |
| 24 August 2024 5 | Antwerp | v | K.V. Mechelen | Antwerp |
| 20:45 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Bosuilstadion |
| 1 September 2024 6 | Gent | v | Antwerp | Ghent |
| 16:00 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Planet Group Arena |
| 14 September 2024 7 | Antwerp | v | Union SG | Antwerp |
| 20:45 CEST ( UTC+2) | Stadium: Bosuilstadion |
- ^ "WELKOM OP DE BOSUIL, DENIS ODOI".
- ^ "ARGENTIJN AYRTON COSTA TEKENT CONTRACT OP DE BOSUIL".
- ^ "Rosen Bozhinov versterkt defensie RAFC".
- ^ "Tjaronn Chery eerste zomeraanwinst RAFC".
- ^ "Heruitgave van de Wembley-finale: Antwerp speelt galamatch tegen Parma op 20 juli en werkt nog vier oefenduels af". Gazet van Antwerpen. June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Bondsreglement Titel 7: Competities" [Association Rules Title 7: Competitions] (PDF). Royal Belgian Football Association. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Club Brugge - KV Mechelen opent seizoen 2024-2025 van de Jupiler Pro League". 11 June 2024.