Club Brugge KV – Cercle Brugge

Club Brugge secured a narrow 1‑0 victory over city rivals Cercis, extending their lead at the top of the table to third place with 15 points from six games. The win bolstered their impressive record of five wins and just one loss, while their defence kept a clean sheet, maintaining a goal difference of +9. Cercle Brugge remained stuck at the foot of the league in 15th place, still winless after three defeats and three draws, with a -5 goal difference. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Brugge’s favour, giving them the sole win in their two‑match encounter.