Gent W vs Anderlecht W - Super League Women

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Gent W and Anderlecht W together at the home ground on September 12, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Super League Women occasion. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

The standings add context to the occasion — Gent W occupying 8th, Anderlecht W perched in 1st — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, L across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 0%. On the road, Anderlecht W have been equally impressive — W in their last five and a win rate of 100% for the campaign. Where Gent W have leaned on defensive discipline, Anderlecht W have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Manchester City are nearing an agreement with Marseille for an experienced goalkeeper as they continue reshaping the position behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Gent W will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Anderlecht W must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Reports from the Corriere dello Sport claim that Lazio could be interested in a potential loan deal for the towering Italy centre-forward.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Given the balance of the numbers, Anderlecht W look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-3 away victory is a distinct possibility. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Super League Women picture. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.