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Koninklijke Beerschot Voetbalclub Antwerpen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkoːnəŋkləkə ˈbeːrsxɔt ˈvudbɑlklʏp ˈɑntʋɛrpə(n)]), or simply Beerschot, is a Belgian professional football club located in Antwerp, that competes in the second-tier First Division B after relegating from the top tier in the 2021–22 season. In 2013, KFCO Wilrijk decided to integrate the identity of Beerschot AC when they were relegated in the 2012–13 season, not only through their league position but also due to losing their professional licence through financial issues, being officially declared bankrupt on 21 May 2013 and folding shortly afterwards. The club colours are purple and white, they play their games on the club's home ground the Olympic Stadium often referred to as 't Kiel.

Not to be confused with Beerschot AC (women), K. Beerschot V.A.C., or Beerschot A.C..
Beerschot
Full nameKoninklijke Beerschot Voetbalclub Antwerpen
Nickname(s)De Kielse Ratten
De Mannekes
Purple White Army
Founded2013 (2013)
GroundOlympisch Stadion
Antwerp, Belgium
Capacity12,771
OwnerAbdullah bin Musaid Al Saud
ChairmanFrancis Vrancken
ManagerDirk Kuyt
LeagueFirst Division B
2022–233rd
WebsiteClub website
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