Siebe Schrijvers sparks early chance as OHL host Lommel

Siebe Schrijvers provided OH Leuven’s first warning shot in a tightly balanced Jupiler Pro League encounter with Lommel SK at Den Dreef on 24 October 2026. The live broadcast showed the home side dominating possession early, but the score remained 0‑0 as the half‑hour mark approached.

First chance and early booking

At the 11th minute Schrijvers found space on the left and unleashed a low drive that Pieklak comfortably saved, marking the first serious attempt on target. Two minutes later Takuya Ogiwara received the match’s inaugural yellow card – “Geel” in the Dutch commentary – after a robust challenge on Pelupessy that left him with a shin‑bone bruise.

Recent form and cup context

OH Leuven entered the game after securing the narrowest margin to reach the next round of the Croky Cup, beating Francs Borains 1‑0 the previous weekend. By contrast, Lommel arrived on the back of a heavy 4‑1 defeat to Sint-Truiden, leaving them with 11 points from 24 matches and a mid‑table standing.

Attendance and atmosphere

Radio 1 commentator Geert Heremans noted, "Ik heb niet het gevoel dat heel veel mensen zullen komen kijken naar deze wedstrijd," suggesting a modest crowd at the King Power stand. He added, "De mensen druppelen binnen in het King Power at Den Dreef Stadion," as rain from the previous night faded.

The match marked the first official meeting between the clubs since 2020, when both were still in the Challenger Pro League. OH Leuven won that encounter 3‑0, thanks in part to a goal from veteran Jérémy Perbet.

Lommel press for first goal as OH Leuven await Van den Heuvel's debut

OH Leuven’s season opened disastrously with zero points from the first fifteen minutes of play, yet three unbeaten league matches and a narrow cup win have lifted spirits. The team now hopes to turn the tide and avoid slipping further down the table.

Goalkeeper Van den Heuvel is back in the squad, while his backup Kiany Vroman returns to the bench after a single league appearance. Birger Verstraete remains suspended following a red card in the cup, and Spanish midfielder Oscar Gil is sidelined after a recent knock.

Lommel’s line‑up features Jesper Tolinsson, who steps straight into the defence after a spell in the reserve side. Rommens moves to the bench, and newcomer Stredair Appuah replaces Tom Reyners in midfield.

With Lommel having collected seven points from four away games, including wins at Cercle Brugge and SK Beveren, the visitors will look to extend that run. The lingering question from the pre‑match commentary – "Boekt OHL voor eigen publiek een nieuwe overwinning?" – remains unanswered as the match progresses.