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The playoff format has drawn criticism over the years, with many arguing that it undermines a team's performance throughout the season. For instance, Union Saint-Gilloise has topped the table for two of the last three years yet remains without a league title, spawning dissatisfaction and calls for reform among clubs and their supporters alike.
Attempts to revert to a conventional league system have surfaced post the inaugural playoff season, where a majority of the then-18 top-flight clubs sought change. However, complications arose from the voting system. The G5 clubs—five of the top-performing teams—were given a disproportionate voting influence, making it challenging to overturn the playoff system since it benefits their European qualification odds.