The 2023–24

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was the eighth season of the division in its current format, placed at the fourth-tier of

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Team changes

In

* The champions from each of the four divisions of the 2022–23 Belgian Division 3 were directly promoted:

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(VV A), Wezel (VV B),

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(ACFF A) and

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(ACFF B). * Also promoted after winning the promotion play-off were Voorde-Appelterre, Houtvenne,

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and La Calamine. *

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, Rupel Boom and Mandel United were all relegated from the 2022–23 Belgian National Division 1 after finishing in the bottom three places.

Out

* Lokeren-Temse and Cappellen were promoted to the 2023–24 Belgian National Division 1 as champions in their respective VV divisions. * On ACFF side, runners-up Union Namur were promoted, due to the fact that champions Warnant decided not to apply for a licence making them ineligible for promotion. * Westhoek, Erpe-Mere, Pepingen-Halle, Beerschot U23, Solières, RFC Seraing U23 and

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were all directly relegated to the 2023–24 Belgian Division 3 based on their finishing position. * Finally,

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lost the relegation play-off and was also relegated as a result.

Merger

* Before the start of the season it became known that D2 ACFF club Stade Disonais would merge with RCS Verviers who were playing in the 2nd Provincial Division in Liège to form Stade Verviétois.

Belgian Division 2 VV A

League table

Results

Period Champions

*1st Period: Aalst (20 Points (out of 30)) *2nd Period:

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(25 Points (out of 36)) *3rd Period: Aalst (24 Points (out of 36))

Belgian Division 2 VV B

League table

Results

Period Champions

*1st Period: Jong KV Mechelen (21 Points) *2nd Period:

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(27 Points) *3rd Period: Belisia (29 Points)

Belgian Division 2 ACFF

League table

Results

Period Champions

*1st Period:

(30 Points) *2nd Period:

(25 Points) *3rd Period:

(30 Points)

Promotion play-offs

Promotion play-offs VV

The play-offs feature eight teams, the two second-place finishers in divisions VV A and VV B as well as from each division the winners of each of the three periods (for periods won by overall champions or runners-up the highest team not yet qualified takes the spot instead). The eight teams play a knockout tournament, with all teams unseeded when setting up the draw. Due to the reform of the Belgian National Division 1 (into a separate VV and ACFF division) and uncertainty about the number of VV teams to be relegated from the Challenger Pro League, it was uncertain at the start of the playoffs how many teams would be promoted. In any case, at most one U23 team would be promoted. Qualified teams: *

(runner-up division VV B) * Jong Cercle (highest place eligible finisher (5th) not directly qualified from division VV A) * Jong Essevee (2nd highest place eligible finisher (9th) not directly qualified from division VV A) * Jong KV Mechelen (winner period 1 division VV B) * Lyra-Lierse Berlaar (highest place eligible finisher (3rd) not directly qualified from division VV B) * Merelbeke (winner period 3 division VV A) *

(runner-up division VV A) * Rupel Boom (highest place eligible finisher (4th) not directly qualified from division VV B)

Round 1

---- ---- ---- After completion of round 1, it was nearly certain that the four winners would all be promoted, as six spots were available for VV teams with the first two spots taken by champions

Eendracht Aalst SC Eendracht Aalst is a Belgian football club based in Aalst, East Flanders. The club currently play in Belgian Division 2 where they are the defending champions in their region. History During World War I, citizens from Aalst played footbal ...

and Belisia Bilzen, and the four round 1 winners included only one U23 team. On 17 May 2024, this was confirmed as Oostende would not be receiving a license to play in the Challenger Pro League (and thus be relegated), but would also not be receiving a license for the National Division 1, meaning it would directly relegate two levels meaning still six spots opened up, and the four round 1 winners were instantly promoted. Further rounds were thus canceled, as well as the consolation round for possible extra spots (where Jong Essevee had been drawn at home to Ninove, and Jong KV Mechelen was to host Rupel-Boom). A final twist followed a few days later when news was released that Division VV A winners Eendracht Aalst had been refused a license to be promoted and per the rules, this meant the automatic promoted shifted to the next highest eligible team Ninove, despite the fact they had lost the promotion playoffs a few days prior. In the end,

, Jong Cercle, Lyra-Lierse Berlaar, Merelbeke and

were promoted.

Promotion play-offs ACFF

The play-offs feature four teams, the second-place finishers and the winners of each of the three periods (for periods won by overall champions or runners-up the highest team not yet qualified takes the spot instead). Overall champions Mons had won all three periods and hence the four highest eligible finishers were taking part: Qualified teams: *

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(3rd highest place eligible finisher (5th) not directly qualified from division ACFF) *

(runner-up division ACFF) *

(2nd highest place eligible finisher (4th) not directly qualified from division ACFF) * Tubize-Braine (highest place eligible finisher (3rd) not directly qualified from division ACFF) Going into the playoffs it was already certain that all teams would be promoted due to the reform of the National Division 1 which was split into a VV and ACFF division. The playoffs were played nevertheless.

Round 1

---- All four teams were promoted.

References

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