The club currently play in Belgian Division 2 where they are the defending champions in their region.

After some friendly games in 1923, SC Eendracht Aalst joined the regional competition.

Only seven years later, in 1939, Aalst were promoted to the Eredivisie (the current Belgian Pro League).

Due to the second World War competition was not played for two years, so it wasn't until 1942 Aalst finished its first season in the Eredivisie.

Jan Ceulemans (manager), Godwin Okpara and Gilles De Bilde were some of the most important factors towards success.

In 1995 a new climax was reached when they were allowed to enter the European competition and even survived the first round against Levski Sofia.

Eendracht Aalst, which will be possible in 2012, if they receive good advice from the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA).

Updated 18 October 2022 The female team of Eendracht Aalst plays currently in the Super League.