Lommel, the second-tier side affiliated with Manchester City’s City Football Group, has secured a playoff showdown with Dender for promotion to the Belgian Pro League. Managed by former Bristol City, Sunderland, and Hibernian head coach Lee Johnson, Lommel convincingly defeated Beerschot with 3-1 victories in both legs. This success came despite Lommel finishing fifth in the regular season, while Beerschot, relegated from the Pro League last term, placed third—only three points behind automatic promotion winners Kortrijk. Now, Lommel must overcome Dender over two legs. Dender finished at the bottom of the Pro League but, with no automatic relegation this season, still have a chance to retain their top-flight status. They struggled throughout the campaign, winning just two matches in the relegation play-offs—both against RAAL La Louviere. Lommel has the quality to beat Dender, but historically, the Pro League team often prevails in such fixtures.
Lommel, Manchester City’s Sister Club, Set for Decisive Clash Against Dender for Belgian Pro League Spot
Published on: 2026-05-12 | Author: admin