Willem II 2-1 RKC Waalwijk
Updated
Willem II won: Willem II 2-1 RKC Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie (Round 26) on Sun, 8 Feb 2026 at Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg. Willem II goals: Thomas Verheijdt 32', Nazjir Held 83' (og). RKC Waalwijk goals: Harrie Kuster 2'. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Nick Doodeman (7.9).
Match report
Willem II beat RKC Waalwijk 2-1
Willem II came from behind to beat RKC Waalwijk 2-1 at Koning Willem II Stadion on Sunday 8 February in the Eerste Divisie.
Harrie Kuster put RKC Waalwijk ahead on 2' (0-1), Thomas Verheijdt levelled for Willem II on 32' (1-1) and an own goal by Nazjir Held restored Willem II's lead on 83' (2-1).
Willem II had 54% of the ball, shots were 11-14 (4-5 on target).
Nick Doodeman (Willem II) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 14,200.
Match stats
| Willem II | RKC Waalwijk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Total shots | 11 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 20 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 363 (81%) | 321 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total shots | 11 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 8 |
| Shots outside box | 5 | 6 |
Lineups
Willem II (4-4-2): Karst de Leeuw, Amine Et Taibi, Raffael Behounek, Justin Hoogma, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Nick Doodeman, Gijs Besselink, Calvin Twigt, Mounir El Allouchi, Devin Haen, Thomas Verheijdt
RKC Waalwijk (5-3-2): Mark Spenkelink, Liam van Gelderen, Loek Postma, Luuk Wouters, Faissal Al Mazyani, Juan Familia-Castillo, Rein van Hedel, Harrie Kuster, Daniel van Kaam, Jesper Uneken, Tim van der Leij
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Harrie Kuster (RKC Waalwijk)
- 29' · Yellow card · Thomas Verheijdt (Willem II)
- 32' · Goal · Thomas Verheijdt (Willem II)
- 56' · Yellow card · Luuk Wouters (RKC Waalwijk)
- 68' · Substitution · Godfried Roemeratoe for Rein van Hedel (RKC Waalwijk)
- 68' · Substitution · Ryan Fage for Tim van der Leij (RKC Waalwijk)
- 69' · Substitution · Nazjir Held for Juan Familia-Castillo (RKC Waalwijk)
- 71' · Substitution · Armin Culum for Mounir El Allouchi (Willem II)
- 77' · Substitution · Anass Zarrouk for Gijs Besselink (Willem II)
- 77' · Substitution · Samuel Bamba for Nick Doodeman (Willem II)
- 83' · Goal · Nazjir Held (Willem II)
- 86' · Substitution · Denilho Cleonise for Harrie Kuster (RKC Waalwijk)
- 86' · Substitution · Michiel Kramer for Luuk Wouters (RKC Waalwijk)
- 87' · Substitution · Uriel van Aalst for Thomas Verheijdt (Willem II)
- 87' · Yellow card · Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Karst de Leeuw (Willem II)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 1993: Willem II 22, draws 5, RKC Waalwijk 12.
Questions
Who won Willem II vs RKC Waalwijk?
Willem II won, 2-1 (Eerste Divisie) on Sun, 8 Feb 2026.
When and where is Willem II vs RKC Waalwijk?
Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 13:30 UTC at Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg, Eerste Divisie.
What is the head-to-head record between Willem II and RKC Waalwijk?
In 39 league meetings since 1993: Willem II 22 wins, 5 draws, RKC Waalwijk 12 wins (goals 65-41).