Royal Belgian Football Association
Things really went bad in the 2015–2016 season, in which the club returned to the 3rd Provincial League. On October 10, 2015, during a home game against Wachtebeke, some fans had an argument which resulted in a brawl on the sidelines. While the situation was quickly under control, the referee decided to end the game with a couple of minutes remaining. Monday's newspapers reported a massive fight of hooligans against the opposition side. On October 13, 2015, the club placed an official statement on its website in which it acknowledged the brawl, but severely criticised the local media for its reporting. A day later, the mayors of Lokeren, Wachtebeke and Lochristi asked the Royal Belgian Football Association to postpone upcoming fixtures against Zaffelare, Beervelde, Eksaarde and Wachtebeke (return fixtures). The incident would eventually lead to a 0–5 loss and a 1500 euro fine from the Royal Belgian Football Association. On November 2, 2015, the club appealed the decision, but the Royal Belgian Football Association rejected the appeal. Eventually, the majors decided to forbid fans to watch the games against Eksaarde, Zaffelare and Wachtebeke, an unprecedented measure in Belgian provincial football. The club reacted by offering their fans the chance to watch the game via a livestream.