Kortrijk played out a 1:1 draw against NHT in a club friendly on Friday, 8 August 2026. to be fair, the result does not surprise given how both sides have been testing themselves ahead of the new season. The match ended without drama, but the scoreboard told its own story.
Kortrijk arrived with questions to answer. They had lost 0:3 to Club Brugge and 1:2 to Reims in their two most recent outings. and here's the thing, they had also beaten Kortrijk II 1:0 and drawn 1:1 with Amiens. The pattern was inconsistent, and a draw against NHT kept that uncertainty alive.
NHT brought their own baggage. They had won 3:0 against Ostend Leuven and drawn 2:2 with Udenaarde. by then, they had also lost 0:1 to Epen and picked up a 2:3 defeat to Kortrijk II. Their record showed flashes of promise alongside moments of vulnerability.
The 1:1 result suggested both managers were still searching for shape. Neither side dominated, and the friendly format allowed them to experiment without pressure. Kortrijk's recent losses to stronger opposition made this draw feel like a small comfort.
What matters now is how both teams respond. Kortrijk need to address the defensive frailties shown against Brugge and Reims. NHT must build on the confidence from their win over Ostend Leuven. and here's the thing, friendlies are about more than points—they are about finding identity.