KAA Gent lost both its unbeaten status and first place in the Jupiler Pro League standings following a 2-0 defeat against Lommel SK on November 1, 2026, according to match reports from Sporza and Headliner. Goals in the final minutes from Juho Talvitie and Dorde Gordic handed the newly promoted side its fourth win of the season and dropped the visitors from the top of the table after nine matches in which they had earned 25 out of 27 possible points.
Lommel SK Secures Historic Win Against Undefeated Leaders
Lommel SK became the first team this season to defeat KAA Gent and the first to keep a clean sheet against them. Lommel noted that their game plan worked after they believed they could be the first team to take points off Gent. Goalkeeper Matthias Pieklak made crucial saves during Gent’s sustained pressure in the opening half, denying players like Kadri and Max Dean to keep the score level at halftime.
The breakthrough arrived in the 82nd minute at the Soevereinstadion. Tibe De Vlieger lost possession, allowing Dorde Gordic to collect the ball and set up substitute Juho Talvitie for a precise finish past goalkeeper Davy Roef. In stoppage time, Gordic added a second goal himself after another defensive turnover by the visitors, sealing the 2-0 result. The victory lifts Lommel to sixth place in the league table.
KAA Gent Laments Missed Opportunities and Injury Absences
KAA Gent dominated the opening 25 minutes, hitting the goalpost twice through Sonko and Kadri, but failed to capitalize on their chances.
The match featured a major refereeing intervention in the first half. Mathias Delorge initially received a red card following a collision with Tom Reyners, but the VAR reviewed the incident and downgraded the punishment to a yellow card after establishing that Delorge had slipped.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
What was the final score between Lommel SK and KAA Gent?
Lommel SK defeated KAA Gent 2-0 with late goals from Juho Talvitie in the 82nd minute and Dorde Gordic in the 87th minute.
Why was Mathias Delorge’s red card overturned?
The VAR intervened during the first half after Delorge received a red card for a challenge on Tom Reyners, changing the penalty to a yellow card because video review showed the player had simply slipped.
How does this loss affect KAA Gent’s position in the Jupiler Pro League?
The defeat ended KAA Gent’s unbeaten run of 25 points from their first nine matches and cost them the league’s top spot.