First-half goals from Ahmed Hassan and Nicolas Frutos put Anderlecht 2-0 ahead before Lucas Biglia's penalty, Steve Colpaert's own goal and two goals from Mohamed Tchite sealed the win and the title.

A 2-0 defeat for Anderlecht's closest challengers Genk at home to Charleroi saw them concede the race to the Brussels giants.

Despite the sending-off of Brice Jovial, Charleroi prevailed with goals from Joseph Akpala and Orlando Dos Santos.

Francois Sterchele scored twice including a penalty as Germinal Beerschot beat Gent 2-1 with Marcin Zewlakow on the mark for the losers.

Beveren were held 0-0 by Mons while Igor De Camargo netted in Standard Liege's 1-0 win over Club Brugge, who had Joos Valgaeren sent off.

Lierse drew 3-3 with Excelsior Mouscron with Kristoff Snelders, Marko Muslin and Chris Janssens scoring for the winners and Francisco Sanchez D'Avolio, Demba Ba and Bertin Bayard netting for Excelsior.

Sami Allagui's opener and two goals from Koen De Vleeschauwer earned Roeselare a 3-2 win over St Truiden, whose goals came from Cephas Chimedza and Asanda Sishuba.

Lokeren took an early lead through Kilian Overmeire but had to settle for a 1-1 draw after Tony Sergeant netted for Zulte-Waregem.