Charleroi will have to play their derby matches against Standard behind closed doors next season. The Union belge has imposed this punishment due to the riots that took place during the last match between the two teams.

What happened?

During the match on May 23, Charleroi won 0-2 against Standard. After the match, riots broke out between the supporters of both teams.

Why is this important for Charleroi?

The punishment means that Charleroi will not have any supporters at the away matches against Standard. This can have a major impact on the atmosphere and the result of the matches.

What comes next?

The first derby of the new season will take place on October 8. Charleroi and Standard must now deal with the punishment and keep their supporters under control. | Date | Match | Score | | 2026-05-23 | Standard - Charleroi | 0-2 |