Standard Liège’s reserve team, SL16, secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Charleroi U23 on February 8, 2026, marking their first win in four months. Despite the much-needed result, the team remains at the bottom of the league table and faces a serious relegation battle.
SL16 stunned their opponents with a 2-0 win on Charleroi’s home field. This victory ended a lengthy losing streak for the young Standard Liège side, with their previous success coming on September 28 against the Union Saint-Gilloise reserve team.
After a tightly contested first half, Standard found the back of the net twice in the second period to secure the win. The performance provided a significant boost for the struggling squad.
Last in the Standings
Despite the three points earned, SL16 still find themselves in a precarious position, languishing at the bottom of the league with just 15 points from 20 matches. The team risks being relegated to the D2 ACFF if they cannot turn their form around.
Charleroi, meanwhile, sits comfortably in sixth place and is not contending for promotion, as their first team already competes in the Jupiler Pro League.
The threat of relegation to the D2 ACFF looms large over Standard Liège’s reserve team, and they will require to perform consistently well during the relegation phase to secure their place in the league.
