Gent HubGent supporter seriously injured by fireworks before Club Brugge match. The supporter was taken to the hospital, where he underwent surgery on his hand and fingers.
What happened?
Before the football match between Club Brugge and Gent, a Gent supporter was seriously injured by fireworks.
The man was taken to the hospital, where he underwent surgery on his hand and fingers. He may have lost several fingers.
Why it matters for Gent
The match between Club Brugge and Gent was already a high-risk match, but after the transfer of coach Ivan Leko from Gent to Brugge, the match was even more intense for the supporters.
About 1,000 Gent fans were brought to the visitor's parking lot of the stadium by bus.
What comes next?
Earlier this month, there was also a major incident in Brugge because supporters used pyrotechnic materials. A bus with FC Barcelona supporters was completely burned out.
| Date | Competition | Stand |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | Jupiler Pro League | 5th, 29 points, 13W-12D-15L |
Gent is currently in 5th place in the Jupiler Pro League, with 29 points from 40 matches. The recent form is WLDDD. The last result was a 0-0 draw against Genk on May 31, 2026.
