2023–24 Belgian Division 3
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
← 2022–23 2024–25 → | |
The 2023–24 Belgian Division 3 is the eighth season of the division in its current format, placed at the fifth-tier of football in Belgium.
Team changes[edit]
In[edit]
- Relegated from the 2022–23 Belgian Division 2 were Westhoek, Erpe-Mere United, Pepingen-Halle, Beerschot U23, Turnhout, FC Seraing II and Waremme.
- Promoted from the Belgian Provincial Leagues were:
- Champions for each of the provincial leagues: Berg en Dal (Antwerp), Perwez (Brabant ACFF), Wambeek Ternat (Brabant VV), Belœil (Hainaut), Elsautoise (Liège), Zepperen-Brustem (Limburg), Longlier (Luxembourg), Arquet (Namur)
- In East Flanders, St-Denijs Sport took over the promotion spot of champions Borsbeke, who did not ask for licence and were hence ineligible for promotion.
- In West Flanders, Blankenberge took over the promotion spot of champions Wevelgem City, who did not ask for licence and were hence ineligible for promotion.
- Due to teams folding and/or voluntarily relegating at this and higher levels, extra spots opened up:
- One extra team was promoted from Liège: Wanze/Bas-Oha.
- Winner of the interprovincial round on VV side: Eksel.
- Winners of the interprovincial round on ACFF side: Flénu and Gouvy.
Out[edit]
- Directly promoted into the Belgian Division 2 were 2022–23 Belgian Division 3 champions Overijse (VV A), Wezel (VV B), Mons (ACFF A) & Rochefort (ACFF B).
- Four teams also gained promotion following wins in the promotion play-offs Voorde-Appelterre, Houtvenne, Tournai and La Calamine.
- Relegated based on their finishing positions last season were
- On VV-side Drongen was also relegated after losing the relegation play-off.
- Due to financial difficulties, Anzegem was forced to drop out of the league. Their results were voided and the club will restart at the bottom of the Belgian Provincial Leagues.
Merger[edit]
Early 2023 it became known that Solières Sport and Huy would merge to become Union Hutoise. At that time Solières was playing in the 2022–23 Belgian Division 2, but as the club did not manage to avoid relegation, resulting in both feeder clubs playing in the Belgian Division 3, the new club started in the 2023–24 Belgian Division 3. As a result, an extra team was promoted from ACFF side to fill the gap.[1]
Belgian Division 3 VV A[edit]
Locations of the 2023–24 Belgian Division 3 VV A teams
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westhoek (C, P) | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 61 | 30 | +31 | 58 | Promotion to the 2024–25 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Hamme (Q) | 30 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 62 | 28 | +34 | 58 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs VV |
| 3 | Wielsbeke (Q) | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 48 | 37 | +11 | 52 | |
| 4 | Roeselare-Daisel (Q) | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 44 | 25 | +19 | 50 | |
| 5 | Stekene (Q) | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 43 | 39 | +4 | 48 | |
| 6 | Kalken | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 52 | 39 | +13 | 46 | |
| 7 | Wervik | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 33 | −4 | 43 | |
| 8 | Blankenberge | 30 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 50 | 40 | +10 | 43 | |
| 9 | St-Denijs Sport | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 45 | 46 | −1 | 39 | |
| 10 | Lede | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 50 | 55 | −5 | 37 | |
| 11 | Erpe-Mere | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 37 | 49 | −12 | 34 | |
| 12 | Elene Grotenberge | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 37 | 52 | −15 | 34 | |
| 13 | Aalter (R) | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 39 | 56 | −17 | 32 | Relegation to the 2024–25 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 14 | Wambeek Ternat (R) | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 40 | 53 | −13 | 31 | |
| 15 | Wolvertem Merchtem (R) | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 45 | −14 | 28 | |
| 16 | Pepingen-Halle (R) | 30 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 66 | −41 | 18 |
Source: vbal4
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[2]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for promotion play-offs; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[2]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for promotion play-offs; (R) Relegated
Period champions[edit]
Belgian Division 3 VV B[edit]
Locations of the 2023–24 Belgian Division 3 VV B teams
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Termien (C, P) | 30 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 89 | 31 | +58 | 72 | Promotion to the 2024–25 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Berg en Dal (Q) | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 78 | 44 | +34 | 61 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs VV |
| 3 | Zepperen-Brustem (Q) | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 53 | 38 | +15 | 53 | |
| 4 | Pelt (Q) | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 54 | 34 | +20 | 53 | |
| 5 | Wellen (Q) | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 50 | 36 | +14 | 47 | |
| 6 | Geel | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 43 | 36 | +7 | 47 | |
| 7 | Nijlen | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 57 | 54 | +3 | 43 | |
| 8 | Sint-Lenaarts | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 50 | 49 | +1 | 42 | |
| 9 | Turnhout | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 49 | 46 | +3 | 41 | |
| 10 | Beerschot U23 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 54 | 47 | +7 | 41 | |
| 11 | Schoonbeek-Beverst | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 37 | 43 | −6 | 40 | |
| 12 | Zwarte Leeuw | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 39 | 41 | −2 | 36 | |
| 13 | Betekom (R) | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 55 | 61 | −6 | 34 | Relegation to the 2024–25 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 14 | Diest (R) | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 38 | 60 | −22 | 27 | |
| 15 | Witgoor (R) | 30 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 38 | 60 | −22 | 23 | |
| 16 | Eksel (R) | 30 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 19 | 123 | −104 | 3 |
Source: vbal4
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[3]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for promotion play-offs; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[3]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for promotion play-offs; (R) Relegated
Period champions[edit]
- 1st Period: Berg en Dal (24 Points)
- 2nd Period: Termien (26 Points)
- 3rd Period: Termien (25 Points)
Belgian Division 3 ACFF A[edit]
Locations of the 2023–24 Belgian Division 3 ACFF A teams
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onhaye (C, P) | 30 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 70 | 17 | +53 | 72 | Promotion to the 2024–25 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Crossing Schaerbeek (Q) | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 65 | 32 | +33 | 61 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs ACFF |
| 3 | Manageoise (Q) | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 65 | 28 | +37 | 60 | |
| 4 | Ostiches-Ath (Q) | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 59 | 24 | +35 | 60 | |
| 5 | Ciney | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 69 | 61 | +8 | 50 | |
| 6 | Aische | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 54 | 36 | +18 | 43 | |
| 7 | Perwez[a] | 30 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 43 | 46 | −3 | 42 | |
| 8 | CS Braine (Q) | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 36 | 30 | +6 | 41 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs ACFF |
| 9 | Monceau | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 43 | 42 | +1 | 40 | |
| 10 | Arquet | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 53 | 51 | +2 | 37 | |
| 11 | Jodoigne | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 37 | 42 | −5 | 37 | |
| 12 | Flénu | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 46 | 47 | −1 | 36 | |
| 13 | Belœil | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 44 | 53 | −9 | 35 | |
| 14 | Tamines (R) | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 45 | 56 | −11 | 33 | Relegation to the 2024–25 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 15 | Symphorinois (R) | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 41 | 52 | −11 | 30 | |
| 16 | Couvin-Mariembourg (R) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 17 | 170 | −153 | 0 |
Source: RBFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[4]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for promotion play-offs; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[4]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for promotion play-offs; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Awarded a forfeit victory on the final day of the season following Couvin-Mariembourg's withdrawal
Period champions[edit]
- 1st Period: Onhaye (26 Points)
- 2nd Period: Manageoise (23 Points)
- 3rd Period: Braine (24 Points)
Belgian Division 3 ACFF B[edit]
Locations of the 2023–24 Belgian Division 3 ACFF B teams
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Hutoise (C, P) | 30 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 75 | 36 | +39 | 71 | Promotion to the 2024–25 Belgian Division 2 |
| 2 | Raeren-Eynatten (Q) | 30 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 76 | 26 | +50 | 66 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs ACFF |
| 3 | Habay-la-Neuve (Q) | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 58 | 28 | +30 | 61 | |
| 4 | Aywaille (Q) | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 58 | 28 | +30 | 61 | |
| 5 | Seraing II (Y) | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 67 | 49 | +18 | 50 | Moved back to U23-competition |
| 6 | Elsautoise (Q) | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 58 | 47 | +11 | 46 | Qualification for the Promotion play-offs ACFF |
| 7 | Sprimont | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 56 | 37 | +19 | 46 | |
| 8 | Richelle | 30 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 56 | 50 | +6 | 45 | |
| 9 | Mormont | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 43 | 46 | −3 | 39 | |
| 10 | Waremme | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 36 | 47 | −11 | 37 | |
| 11 | Meix-dt-Virton | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 35 | 55 | −20 | 36 | |
| 12 | Marloie | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 51 | 60 | −9 | 34 | |
| 13 | Gouvy | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 36 | 57 | −21 | 34 | |
| 14 | Wanze/Bas-Oha (R) | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 41 | 57 | −16 | 31 | Relegation to the 2024–25 Belgian Provincial Leagues |
| 15 | Longlier (R) | 30 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 33 | 70 | −37 | 13 | |
| 16 | Herstal (R) | 30 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 18 | 104 | −86 | 7 |
Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[5]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for promotion play-offs; (R) Relegated; (Y) Following the relegation of Seraing to the non-professional level, the U23 team is moved back to the U23 competition.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Away matches won; 6) Goal difference in away matches; 7) Away goals scored.[5]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for promotion play-offs; (R) Relegated; (Y) Following the relegation of Seraing to the non-professional level, the U23 team is moved back to the U23 competition.
Period champions[edit]
- 1st Period: Union Hutoise (27 Points)
- 2nd Period: Raeren-Eynatten (27 Points)
- 3rd Period: Habay-la-Neuve (24 Points)
Promotion play-offs[edit]
Promotion play-offs VV[edit]
The play-offs feature eight teams, the two second-place finishers in divisions VV A and VV B as well as from each division the winners of each of the three periods (for periods won by overall champions or runners-up the highest team not yet qualified takes the spot instead). The eight teams play a knockout tournament, with the top two teams being promoted, all teams were unseeded when setting up the draw.
Qualified teams:
- Berg en Dal (runner-up division VV B)
- Hamme (runner-up division VV A)
- Pelt (2nd highest place finisher (4th) not directly qualified from division VV A)
- Roeselare-Daisel (2nd highest place finisher (4th) not directly qualified from division VV B)
- Stekene (3rd highest place finisher (5th) not directly qualified from division VV B)
- Wellen (3rd highest place finisher (5th) not directly qualified from division VV A)
- Wielsbeke (highest place finisher (3rd) not directly qualified from division VV B)
- Zepperen-Brustem (highest place finisher (3rd) not directly qualified from division VV A)
| Round 1 | Round 2 | Placing 1st/2nd | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wellen | 2(5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hamme | 2(3) | 9 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wellen | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 May 2024 | Pelt | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pelt | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zepperen-Brustem | 1 | 12 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Winner Round 2 Match 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 May 2024 | Winner Round 2 Match 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Berg en Dal | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stekene | 1 | 9 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Berg en Dal | Placing 3rd/4th | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 May 2024 | Roeselare-Daisel | 12 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Roeselare-Daisel | 3 | Loser Round 2 Match 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wielsbeke | 2 | Loser Round 2 Match 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Round 1[edit]
| Wellen | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Hamme |
|---|---|---|
Vanderhoeft  57'Houben 59' |
Smet 27', 90+3' |
|
| Penalties | ||
Schevenels  Haex Poell Dieme Meeus |
5–3 | Claeys De Witte Goossens Smet |
| Pelt | 2–1 | Zepperen-Brustem |
|---|---|---|
| Paumen 6' Mols 12' |
Verjans 84' |
| Berg en Dal | 4–1 | Stekene |
|---|---|---|
| Van Pol 3', 90' Remen 34'Molenberghs 71' |
Van Gysel 60' |
| Roeselare-Daisel | 3–2 | Wielsbeke |
|---|---|---|
| Hallaert 18' Van De Velde 55', 85' |
Dejaegere 14' (pen.) Maddens 90' |
Round 2[edit]
Promotion play-offs ACFF[edit]
The play-offs feature eight teams, the two second-place finishers in divisions ACFF A and ACFF B as well as from each division the winners of each of the three periods (for periods won by overall champions or runners-up the highest team not yet qualified takes the spot instead).
Qualified teams:
- Aywaille (highest place finisher (4th) not directly qualified from division ACFF B)
- Braine (winner period 3 division ACFF A)
- Crossing Schaerbeek (runner-up division ACFF A)
- Elsautoise (2nd highest eligible place finisher (6th) not directly qualified from division ACFF B)
- Habay-la-Neuve (winner period 3 division ACFF B)
- Manageoise (winner period 2 division ACFF A)
- Ostiches-Ath (highest place finisher (4th) not directly qualified from division ACFF A)
- Raeren-Eynatten (runner-up division ACFF B)
| Round 1 | Round 2 | Placing 1st/2nd | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Raeren-Eynatten | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Braine | 0 | 9 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Raeren-Eynatten | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 May 2024 | Habay-la-Neuve | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Habay-la-Neuve | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aywaille | 0 | 12 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Winner Round 2 Match 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 May 2024 | Winner Round 2 Match 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crossing Schaerbeek | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elsautoise | 2 | 9 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Crossing Schaerbeek | Placing 3rd/4th | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 May 2024 | Manageoise | 12 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Manageoise | 3(6) | Loser Round 2 Match 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ostiches-Ath | 3(5) | Loser Round 2 Match 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Quarter-finals[edit]
| Raeren-Eynatten | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Braine |
|---|---|---|
| Damarios 118' |
| Habay-la-Neuve | 3–0 | Aywaille |
|---|---|---|
| Serwy 21', 33' Molinari 90' |
| Crossing Schaerbeek | 3–2 | Elsautoise |
|---|---|---|
| Absisan 5' Mbenti 89'Casagolda 90' |
De Marrée 50' (o.g.) Mazouze 65' |
| Manageoise | 3–3 (a.e.t.) | Ostiches-Ath |
|---|---|---|
| Scohy 28' Wildemeersch 60' (pen.)Hoebeke 94' |
Bofenda 33' (pen.) Itoua 54'Cortvrint 109' (pen.) |
|
| Penalties | ||
| Ozturk Thibaut Valcke Paquot Scohy Vanhecke Depril |
6–5 | Vandeville Vallera Nzuzi Nzolani Cortvrint Biévez Herbecq Hospied |
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.lavenir.net/regions/huy-waremme/sports/2023/02/10/football-liegeois-lunion-hutoise-vient-detre-officialisee-CV45SVMVEVEPZEXKZIHLGXVQFA/
- ^ "Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Belgian Third Amateur Division VFV A 2020/2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Belgian Third Amateur Division ACFF A 2020/2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Belgian Third Amateur Division ACFF B 2020/2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 April 2021.