2011–12 Belgian Cup
The 2011–12 Belgian Cup is the 57th season of the main knockout football competition in Belgium. It commenced on 31 July 2011 with the first matches of Round 1 and concluded on 24 March 2012, which is exceptionally early, but was chosen to make sure all matches would be finished before the start of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. The winner of the competition qualifies for the play-off round of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League.
Standard Liège were the defending champions.
Competition modus
The competition consists of ten rounds. The first seven rounds were held as single-match elimination rounds. When tied after 90 minutes in the first three rounds, penalties were taken immediately. In rounds four to seven, when tied after 90 minutes first an extra time period of 30 minutes are played, then penalties would be taken if still necessary. The quarter- and semifinals were played in a two-leg modus, where the team winning on aggregate advances. The final was played as a single match.Teams entered the competition in different rounds, based upon their 2010–11 league affiliation. Teams from the fourth-level Promotion or lower began in Round 1. Third Division teams entered in Round 3, with Second Division teams joining in the following round. Teams from the Belgian First Division entered in Round 6.
| Round | Clubs remaining | Clubs involved | Winners from previous round | New entries this round | Leagues entering at this round |
| Round 1 | 293 | 223 | none | 223 | Levels 4 to 8 in football league pyramid |
| Round 2 | 182 | 112 | 111 | none | none |
| Round 3 | 126 | 92 | 56 | 36 | Belgian Third Division |
| Round 4 | 80 | 64 | 46 | 18 | Belgian Second Division |
| Round 5 | 48 | 32 | 32 | none | none |
| Round 6 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 16 | Belgian Pro League |
| Round 7 | 16 | 16 | 16 | none | none |
| Quarter-Finals | 8 | 8 | 8 | none | none |
| Semifinals | 4 | 4 | 4 | none | none |
| Final | 2 | 2 | 2 | none | none |
Starting Rounds
The starting five rounds featured only teams of lower divisions and all matches were played during the summer and early autumn, mostly in July and August.Round 1
The matches will be played on 30 and 31 July 2011.| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
| 1 | K.VK.Ieper | 3-0 | K.F.C.Langemark |
| 2 | R.Knokke FC | 0-0 2-4 | OMS.Ingelmunster |
| 3 | Football Club Gullegem | 3-2 | K.SC.Blankenberge |
| 4 | K.SV.De Ruiter Roeselare | 0-0 4-3 | K.FC.Sparta Petegem |
| 5 | K.VK.Avelgem | 0-2 | Sporting W.I.Harelbeke |
| 6 | K.SK.Oostnieuwkerke | 1-5 | K.FC.Izegem |
| 7 | K.SV.Rumbeke | 1-1 2-3 | K.SC.Wielsbeke |
| 8 | K.VC.Wingene | 1-2 | K.Sassport Boezinge |
| 9 | Club Roeselare | 3-3 4-5 | K.SK.Maldegem |
| 10 | S.V.V.Damme | 0-1 | SK.Eernegem |
| 11 | K.SV.Diksmuide | 7-0 | K.SV.Bredene |
| 12 | H.O.Oostveld Oedelem | 1-4 | K.BS.Poperinge |
| 13 | K.Sint-Eloois-Winkel Sp. | 3-0 | R.SC.Templeuvois |
| 14 | K.SC.Menen | 4-0 | FC.Brunehaut |
| 15 | FC.Etoiles D'Ere-Allain | 1-4 | K.FC.Varsenare |
| 16 | R.RC.Gent-Zeehaven | 1-1 3-1 | VC.K.Zwevegem Sport |
| 17 | K.VV.Kl.Kemzeke | 1-1 3-2 | K.FC.Jong VL.Kruibeke |
| 18 | K.VV.H.ende T. Zwijnaarde | 2-4 | K.Racing Club Bambrugge |
| 19 | K.SV.Sottegem | 0-1 | K.VK.Svelta Melsele |
| 20 | K.Eendr.Opstal | 2-4 | K.VV.Windeke |
| 21 | K.FC.Eendr.Zele | 1-1 4-3 | K.FC.Merelbeke |
| 22 | Rapide Club Lebbeke | 5-1 | FC.Daknam |
| 23 | K.SK.Lebbeke | 1-1 5-3 | K.FC.Sp.St-Gillis Waas |
| 24 | K.FC.Vrasene | 1-1 5-6 | K.E.Appelterre-Eichem |
| 25 | SK.Terjoden-Welle | 9-0 | FC.Wieze |
| 26 | SV.Voorde | 3-0 | K.VC.Jong Lede |
| 27 | K.VK.Ninove | 1-1 4-2 | Verbroedering Meldert |
| 28 | SK.Berlare | 4-0 | SK.Denderhoutem |
| 29 | R.AS.Saintoise | 1-2 | VC.Kester |
| 30 | K.SK.L.Ternat | 2-1 | K.Stade Bierbeek |
| 31 | R.Léopold Uccle FC. | 4-0 | K.HO.Huizingen |
| 32 | Dilbeek Sport | 1-1 5-3 | K.FC.Wezembeek-Oppem |
| 33 | R.FC.Evere | 3-0 | R.Un.Auderghem |
| 34 | Sp.Roosbeek | 0-0 4-2 | R.SD.Jette |
| 35 | Tempo Overijse | 0-0 5-4 | SK.St.P.Opwijk |
| 36 | FC.Ganshoren | 7-0 | R.AS.Jodoigne |
| 37 | SK.Verbrande Brug | 0-3 | R.CS.Brainois |
| 38 | Voorwaarts Mollem | 0-3 | K.Kampenhout SK. |
| 39 | K.CS.Machelen | 1-2 | Racing Butsel |
| 40 | K.Londerzeel SK. | 3-1 | FC.Saint-Michel |
| 41 | K.FC.Duffel | 4-0 | K.SK. 'S Gravenwezel |
| 42 | K.VV.Vosselaar | 6-0 | Veerle Sport |
| 43 | K.FC.St.-Lenaarts | 3-2 | Sp.Tisselt |
| 44 | KFC.Oosterzonen Oosterw. | 5-3 | K.Gooreind VV. |
| 45 | VV.Molenkring Lichtaart | 1-3 | K.FC.Zwarte Leeuw |
| 46 | K.Berchem Sport 2004 | 3-0 | K.Nieuwmoer FC. |
| 47 | K.Antonia FC. | 1-1 0-3 | K.Lyra TSV. |
| 48 | K.FC.Beekhoek Sport | 1-0 | K.FC.Verbr.Arendonk |
| 49 | K.FC.Lille | 0-1 | FC.Ekeren |
| 50 | K.Berg en Dal VV. | 2-3 | R.Cappellen FC. |
| 51 | W.S. Schorvoort Turnhout | 0-3 | K.Everbeur Sport Averbode |
| 52 | K.SK.Oelegem | 1-3 | K.FC.De Kempen T.L. |
| 53 | K.Witgoor Sport Dessel | 1-0 | K.Kalmthout SK. |
| 54 | K.FC.Zoerle Sport | 2-1 | K.VVOG.Vorselaar |
| 55 | FC.Berlaar-Heikant | 1-0 | FC.Mariekerke |
| 56 | K.FC.Katelijne-Waver | 4-0 | K.FC.Broechem |
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
| 57 | K.VV.Weerstand Koersel | 0-0 1-4 | K.ESK.Leopoldsburg |
| 58 | VV.Thes Sport Tessenderlo | 4-1 | Waltwilder V.V. |
| 59 | K.Lutlommel VV. | 2-0 | K.Daring Huvo Jeuk |
| 60 | K.Herk-De-Stad FC. | 1-1 3-4 | RC.Hades |
| 61 | K.Overpeltse VV. | 1-0 | K.Vlijtingen VV. |
| 62 | K.VV.Verbr.Maasmechelen | 2-0 | K.Zonhoven VV. |
| 63 | Exc.Veldwezelt | 11-1 | SK.Rooierheide |
| 64 | Lindelhoeven VV | 1-3 | K.Esperanza Neerpelt |
| 65 | K.FC.Diest | 1-2 | K.VK.Beringen |
| 66 | Valencia VC.Piringen | 0-4 | Sparta Walshoutem |
| 67 | K.Sporting Spalbeek | 0-1 | K.VK.Wellen |
| 68 | K.Sportclub Tongeren | 0-0 2-4 | FC.Torpedo Hasselt |
| 69 | K.VV.Heuden-Zolder | 0-4 | Spouwen-Mopertingen |
| 70 | Groen Star Beek | 0-3 | K.SK.Bree |
| 71 | US.Solrezienne | 3-1 | US.Neufvilloise |
| 72 | AS.Ghlinoise | 1-3 | R.Soignies Sports |
| 73 | R.FC.Sportif Marcinelle | 0-6 | R.US.Genly-Quevy 89 |
| 74 | U.St.Ghisl. Tertre-Hautr. | 0-0 4-5 | FC.Rapid Symphorinois |
| 75 | Club Olympic Trivières | 0-3 | R.ES.Acrenoise |
| 76 | R.SC.Wasmes | 1-2 | Espoir Cl. Erpion |
| 77 | SC.Montigniesv | 2-0 | Racing FC.Fosses |
| 78 | R.FC.Bioul 81 | 5-2 | Jeunesse Sportive De Bray |
| 79 | FC.Charleroi | 12-3 | Union Sportive Walcourt |
| 80 | US.De Pesche B | 0-1 | R.FC.Houdinois |
| 81 | Flavion Sport | 1-2 | R.FC.Spy |
| 82 | R.Chatelet SC. | 4-0 | La R.U.Sambrevilloise |
| 83 | R.Jeun.Aischoise | 2-0 | K.FC.Weywertz |
| 84 | R.U.S.Loyers | 1-6 | R.RC.Hamoir |
| 85 | R.Arquet FC. | 1-2 | R.Dar.Cl. de Cointe-Liège |
| 86 | U.C.E. De Liège | 0-5 | R.RC.Mormont |
| 87 | R.Spa FC | 2-1 | RFC.Turkania Faymonville |
| 88 | R.FC.de Liège | 1-0 | R.FC.Vyle-Tharoul |
| 89 | FC.Soumagne | 2-5 | R.All.Mélen-Micheroux |
| 90 | R.FC.Meux B | bye | |
| 91 | R.Avenir Fouron FC. | 4-2 | E.H.Braives |
| 92 | R.CS.Profondeville | 2-0 | R.Aywaille FC. |
| 93 | R.Etoile FC.Wegnez | 0-3 | R.Ent.Blegnytoise |
| 94 | R.FC. 1912 Raeren | 1-4 | R.Sprimont Comblain Sport |
| 95 | R.Harzé FC | 1-1 4-3 | R.FC.Sérésien |
| 96 | R.W.Walhain CG. | 3-0 | R.FC.Warnant |
| 97 | R.Ent.Racing Club Amay | 1-1 3-5 | ET.Elsautoise |
| 98 | Union Royale Namur | 1-5 | R.All.FC.Oppagne-Wéris |
| 99 | R.AF.Franchimontois | 0-2 | R.FC.Meux A |
| 100 | AC.Milanello Vottem | 0-4 | R.FC.Tilleur St.-Gilles |
| 101 | R.CS.Libramontois | 1-3 | R.Standard FC.Bièvre |
| 102 | R.OC.Rochois | 3-2 | US.Beauraing 61 |
| 103 | R.FC.Messancy | 3-2 | Et.Sp.Bourcy |
| 104 | R.U.St-G.Sinsin-Waillet | 0-4 | ES.Wellinoise |
| 105 | Football Club Bercheux | 3-1 | SC.Mussy |
| 106 | R.ES.Vaux | 1-0 | R.U.S.Marbehan |
| 107 | R.US.Givry | 10-0 | R.FC.Compogne Bertogne |
| 108 | FC.Jeun.Lorr.Arlonaise | 6-1 | Entente Sommenoise |
| 109 | R.RC.Longlier | 0-2 | JS.Habaysienne |
| 110 | R.ES.Champlonaise | 4-2 | J.Rochefortoise Jemelle A |
| 111 | ES.Chatillon | 2-5 | R.US.Ethe Belmont |
| 112 | R.U.Wallonne Ciney | 7-0 | R.ES.Aubange |
Round 2
The matches will be played on 7 August 2011.| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
| 113 | SK.Eernegem | 2-0 | Football Club Gullegem |
| 114 | Sporting W.I.Harelbeke | 2-0 | K.SC.Wielsbeke |
| 115 | K.VK.Ieper | 1-2 | K.FC.Izegem |
| 116 | K.BS.Poperinge | 2-0 | K.SV.De Ruiter Roeselare |
| 117 | K.Sint-Eloois-Winkel Sp. | 1-0 | K.FC.Varsenare |
| 118 | K.SV.Diksmuide | 2-2 3-5 | K.SK.Maldegem |
| 119 | K.Sassport Boezinge | 0-1 | OMS.Ingelmunster |
| 120 | R.RC.Gent-Zeehaven | 0-0 3-4 | K.SC.Menen |
| 121 | SK.Berlare | 1-3 | SK.Terjoden-Welle |
| 122 | K.VV.Kl.Kemzeke | 0-3 | K.Racing Club Bambrugge |
| 123 | K.VK.Svelta Melsele | 2-5 | Rapide Club Lebbeke |
| 124 | K.VK.Ninove | 3-1 | K.SK.Lebbeke |
| 125 | K.VV.Windeke | 3-2 | K.FC.Eendr.Zele |
| 126 | SV.Voorde | 1-2 | K.E.Appelterre-Eichem |
| 127 | K.Londerzeel SK. | 0-1 | R.Léopold Uccle FC. |
| 128 | K.SK.L.Ternat | 1-1 4-3 | Dilbeek Sport |
| 129 | R.CS.Brainois | 0-3 | FC.Ganshoren |
| 130 | Tempo Overijse | 0-0 5-4 | K.Kampenhout SK. |
| 131 | VC.Kester | 0-1 | R.FC.Evere |
| 132 | Racing Butsel | 2-0 | Sp.Roosbeek |
| 133 | FC.Ekeren | 0-2 | K.Witgoor Sport Dessel |
| 134 | K.FC.Beekhoek Sport | 1-0 | K.Lyra TSV. |
| 135 | K.FC.Katelijne-Waver | 1-0 | K.FC.Zwarte Leeuw |
| 136 | K.FC.De Kempen T.L. | 1-2 | K.Berchem Sport 2004 |
| 137 | R.Cappellen FC. | 2-0 | K.FC.Zoerle Sport |
| 138 | K.VV.Vosselaar | 1-1 8-9 | K.Everbeur Sport Averbode |
| 139 | KFC.Oosterzonen Oosterw. | 4-0 | FC.Berlaar-Heikant |
| 140 | K.FC.St.-Lenaarts | 3-0 | K.FC.Duffel |
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
| 141 | Sparta Walshoutem | 2-3 | K.VK.Wellen |
| 142 | K.Esperanza Neerpelt | 1-0 | K.VK.Beringen |
| 143 | FC.Torpedo Hasselt | 0-5 | RC.Hades |
| 144 | Exc.Veldwezelt | 4-0 | VV.Thes Sport Tessenderlo |
| 145 | K.ESK.Leopoldsburg | 2-1 | K.Lutlommel VV. |
| 146 | K.SK.Bree | 4-0 | K.VV.Verbr.Maasmechelen |
| 147 | K.Overpeltse VV. | 2-3 | Spouwen-Mopertingen |
| 148 | FC.Charleroi | 0-0 4-3 | R.FC.Bioul 81 |
| 149 | R.ES.Acrenoise | 1-1 5-4 | R.FC.Spy |
| 150 | US.Solrezienne | 3-0 | SC.Montignies |
| 151 | R.Chatelet SC. | 0-0 4-5 | Espoir Cl. Erpion |
| 152 | R.Soignies Sports | 2-1 | R.FC.Houdinois |
| 153 | FC.Rapid Symphorinois | 2-1 | R.US.Genly-Quevy 89 |
| 154 | R.W.Walhain CG. | 1-0 | R.RC.Mormont |
| 155 | R.FC.Meux A | 2-4 | R.Avenir Fouron FC. |
| 156 | R.Spa FC | 2-3 | R.Dar.Cl. de Cointe-Liège |
| 157 | R.FC.Meux B | 5-0 | R.CS.Profondeville |
| 158 | R.Harzé FC | 0-6 | R.All.Mélen-Micheroux |
| 159 | ET.Elsautoise | 2-1 | R.Jeun.Aischoise |
| 160 | R.FC.de Liège | 0-1 | R.Ent.Blegnytoise |
| 161 | R.FC.Tilleur St.-Gilles | 0-6 | R.Sprimont Comblain Sport |
| 162 | R.RC.Hamoir | 4-1 | R.All.FC.Oppagne-Wéris |
| 163 | R.ES.Champlonaise | 7-0 | Football Club Bercheux |
| 164 | R.OC.Rochois | 3-0 | R.ES.Vaux |
| 165 | R.US.Ethe Belmont | 2-2 1-3 | ES.Wellinoise |
| 166 | JS.Habaysienne | 2-3 | FC.Jeun.Lorr.Arlonaise |
| 167 | R.FC.Messancy | 0-4 | R.U.Wallonne Ciney |
| 168 | R.Standard FC.Bièvre | 1-3 | R.US.Givry |
Round 3
The matches will be played on 14 August 2011.| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
| 169 | K.Racing Club Bambrugge | 4-0 | K.SK.Maldegem |
| 170 | VW Hamme | 3-0 | K.Berchem Sport 2004 |
| 171 | US.Solrezienne | 2-2 6-7 | K.FC.Beekhoek Sport |
| 172 | Tournai | 1-0 | RC.Hades |
| 173 | Exc.Veldwezelt | 1-0 | R.Avenir Fouron FC. |
| 174 | K.FC.Katelijne-Waver | 1-1 1-3 | Torhout 1992 KM |
| 175 | K.Esperanza Neerpelt | 1-1 4-2 | Olympic Charleroi |
| 176 | K.VV.Windeke | 0-1 | K.S.C. Grimbergen |
| 177 | Racing Mechelen | 1-0 | FC.Ganshoren |
| 178 | K.Sint-Eloois-Winkel Sp. | 1-1 4-5 | Union SG |
| 179 | SK.Terjoden-Welle | 3-1 | K.SK.Bree |
| 180 | Spouwen-Mopertingen | 1-1 4-5 | FC.Bleid-Gaume |
| 181 | K.S.V. Bornem | 2-2 3-4 | FC.Charleroi |
| 182 | OMS.Ingelmunster | 0-1 | K.V. Woluwe-Zaventem |
| 183 | Espoir Cl. Erpion | 0-5 | K.SC.Menen |
| 184 | R.Geants Athois | 2-1 | K.BS.Poperinge |
| 185 | KFC.Oosterzonen Oosterw. | 1-6 | Heppig.-Lambusart-Fleurus |
| 186 | R.Cappellen FC. | 4-1 | R.Sprimont Comblain Sport |
| 187 | K.Witgoor Sport Dessel | 2-2 4-5 | R.C.S. Verviétois |
| 188 | Ronse | 4-0 | R.FC.Evere |
| 189 | K.VK.Wellen | 4-4 3-4 | K.S.K. Hasselt |
| 190 | R.ES.Acrenoise | 1-3 | Rupel Boom |
| 191 | K.FC.St.-Lenaarts | 0-0 4-5 | Turnhout |
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
| 192 | ET.Elsautoise | 1-2 | Hoogstraten V.V. |
| 193 | R.F.C. Huy | 2-0 | K.Everbeur Sport Averbode |
| 194 | Mouscron-Peruwelz | 2-0 | K.ESK.Leopoldsburg |
| 195 | SK.Eernegem | 1-3 | R.Ent.Bertrigeoise |
| 196 | R.US.Genly-Quevy 89 | 0-0 6-5 | R.US.Givry |
| 197 | Sporting W.I.Harelbeke | 2-2 4-2 | K.V.V. Coxyde |
| 198 | URS Centre | 0-0 0-3 | R.Dar.Cl. de Cointe-Liège |
| 199 | ES.Wellinoise | 1-0 | R.Soignies Sports |
| 200 | K.S.V. Temse | 2-0 | R.ES.Champlonaise |
| 201 | R.ES.Vaux | 1-6 | R.W.Walhain CG. |
| 202 | Rapide Club Lebbeke | 0-2 | K.Bocholter VV. |
| 203 | K.Patro Eisden Maasmech. | 4-2 | Racing Butsel |
| 204 | Tempo Overijse | 1-1 4-3 | Racing Waregem |
| 205 | K.VK.Ninove | 0-2 | R.FC.Union La Calamine |
| 206 | K.E.Appelterre-Eichem | 2-0 | K.Olsa Brakel |
| 207 | Dessel Sport | 1-0 | R.Ent.Blegnytoise |
| 208 | R.CS.Profondeville | 1-4 | Oudenaarde |
| 209 | R.RC.Hamoir | 1-3 | K.Olympia SC.Wijgmaal |
| 210 | R.Léopold Uccle FC. | 5-4 | K.FC.Izegem |
| 211 | Diegem | 1-0 | K.SK.L.Ternat |
| 212 | FC.Jeun.Lorr.Arlonaise | 2-6 | Deinze |
| 213 | Virton | 2-4 | R.All.Mélen-Micheroux |
| 214 | R.U.Wallonne Ciney | 3-5 | Verbroed.Geel-Meerhout |
Round 4
The matches were played during the weekend of 21 August 2011.Round 5
The matches took place on 28 August 2011.Final Stages
Round 6
The draw for round 6 was made on 23 August 2011, whereas the matches took place on 20 and 21 September 2011.;Notes
- Note 1: Lierse, Standard and Zulte Waregem bought home advantage from their opponents as they were originally drawn away.
Round 7