The Belgian Super Cup (Dutch: Belgische Supercup, pronounced [ˈbɛlɣisə ˈsʏpərˌkʏp]; French: Supercoupe de Belgique; German: Belgischer Fußball-Super Cup), Pro League Supercup, is a Belgian club competition played as a single match between the Belgian Pro League champions (also received the Super Cup host) and the Belgian Cup winners. If both teams are the same, the Belgian Cup runners-up participates as the second club.
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| Organising body | Royal Belgian Football Association Belgian Pro League |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Region | Belgium |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Related competitions | Belgian Cup (qualifier) Belgian Pro League (qualifier) |
| Current champions | Union SG (1st title) |
| Most successful club(s) | Club Brugge (17 titles) |
| Television broadcasters | Eleven Sports |
| Website | Official website |
 2024 Belgian Super Cup | |
The most successful Super Cup club is Club Brugge with 17 titles, followed by Anderlecht (13), Standard Liège (4), Genk (2), Beveren (2) and Lierse (2). It was created in 1979 and held every year since, with the only exception 1989 and 2020.
The current holders are Union SG, who defeated Club Brugge in the 2024 Belgian Super Cup.
Results
The winning team is shown in green background and italic is used for cup runners-up taking part when the league champion also won the cup the prior season. The score of the penalty shoot-out is mentioned between brackets.
- Unless noted otherwise.
- In 1980 and 1982, the Belgian Cup was won by Waterschei. However, as an amateur team, they were not allowed by the Belgian FA to play the Super Cup. As such, their place was taken by the losing cup finalists, Beveren (in 1980) and Waregem (in 1982).
- In 1987, the Super Cup was played over two legs.
- In 1989, the Super Cup was not played.
- As Anderlecht had won the double, cup finalist Club Brugge played the Super Cup.
- As Club Brugge had won the double, cup finalist Cercle Brugge played the Super Cup.
- The match was originally played on 22 July 2006, but had to be stopped at half-time (0–0) due to heavy rain. The match was replayed on 20 December of the same year.
- In 2020, the Super Cup was not played.
- As Antwerp had won the double, cup finalist KV Mechelen played the Super Cup.
Performance by club
Below is the performance listed per club, sorted by number of wins.
| Team | Winners | Runners-up | Years won | Years runners-up | Total appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Brugge | 17 | 4 | 1980, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022 |
1995, 2007, 2015, 2024 | 21 |
| Anderlecht | 13 | 7 | 1985, 1987, 1993, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 |
1981, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1994, 2004, 2008 |
20 |
| Standard Liège | 4 | 5 | 1981, 1983, 2008, 2009 | 1982, 1993, 2011, 2016, 2018 | 9 |
| Genk | 2 | 7 | 2011, 2019 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2021 |
9 |
| Beveren | 2 | 2 | 1979, 1984 | 1980, 1983 | 4 |
| Lierse | 2 | 0 | 1997, 1999 | – | 2 |
| Gent | 1 | 3 | 2015 | 1984, 2010, 2022 | 4 |
| Antwerp | 1 | 1 | 2023 | 1992 | 2 |
| Waregem | 1 | 0 | 1982 | – | 1 |
| Union SG | 1 | 0 | 2024 | – | 1 |
| Mechelen | 0 | 3 | – | 1987, 2019, 2023 | 3 |
| Cercle Brugge | 0 | 2 | – | 1985, 1996 | 2 |
| Lokeren | 0 | 2 | – | 2012, 2014 | 2 |
| Zulte Waregem | 0 | 2 | – | 2006, 2017 | 2 |
| Beerschot AC | 0 | 2 | – | 1997 (as Germinal Ekeren), 2005 (as Germinal Beerschot) |
2 |
| Westerlo | 0 | 1 | – | 2001 | 1 |
| RFC Liège | 0 | 1 | – | 1990 | 1 |
| Beerschot VAC | 0 | 1 | – | 1979 | 1 |
| La Louvière | 0 | 1 | – | 2003 | 1 |
References
- (in English) Pluto website - Belgian football history
External links
- Belgium - List of Super Cup Finals, RSSSF.com
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