Anderlecht Fined €10,000 for Incidents in Belgian Cup Final, but Fans Can Attend Union Match
Fine and Supporter Permission
The CDFP (Conseil disciplinaire pour le football professionnel) has fined Anderlecht €10,000 following incidents during the Belgian Cup final held on May 14 at the Roi Baudouin stadium.
Previously, the club was slapped with an initial fine of €8,000 and a ban from bringing supporters to all home games against Union Saint-Gilloise for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The club appealed this decision, requesting that the fine be increased to the maximum allowed amount of €10,000 as requested by the federal prosecutor.
CDFP Decision
After thorough deliberation, the CDFP has decided that Anderlecht must pay the maximum allowable fine of €10,000 but will no longer face an interdiction on bringing supporters to Union Saint-Gilloise home games. The club demonstrated measures taken to prevent incidents and a willingness to punish those responsible for them.
This decision strikes a balance between punishment and rehabilitation, which the football authorities hope will contribute to a safer future for all clubs. It's a positive development for Anderlecht supporters who have not been allowed into Union Saint-Gilloise grounds since the incidents in May 2026. The club can now compete with full support in upcoming seasons.
The decision aims to find a balance between punishment and rehabilitation, which the football authorities hope will contribute to a safer future for all clubs.
