Match Report
Zelzate claimed a 2-1 victory over Merelbeke in the Divison 1. Before the match, Zelzate were 12th in the Divison 1 table with Merelbeke in 11th. Head-to-head (2022–2026): 5 matches, 1 win for Zelzate, 4 for Merelbeke, 0 drawn. Zelzate had scored 52 goals this season (1.7 per game), Merelbeke had 42 (1.4 per game). Zelzate's goals came from Jilke Deconinck (30'), Visar Shala (77'); Merelbeke scored through Nico Binst (55'). Match stats: possession 53%-47%, shots 9-17, on target 4-7, corners 7-7. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
The matchup in the Divison 1 brings together Zelzate and Merelbeke at KVV Zelzate A-Complex.
Merelbeke arrive 11th with 36 points; the hosts, Zelzate, are 12th with 36.
Across 5 meetings since 2022, honours split 1 to Zelzate and 4 to Merelbeke, with 0 draws.
It ended 2-1 in Zelzate's favour.
Goal scorers
Zelzate: Jilke Deconinck (30'), Visar Shala (77') · Merelbeke: Nico Binst (55')
Key stats
Possession: Zelzate 53% · Merelbeke 47% · Total shots: 9-17 · On target: 4-7 · Corners: 7-7