Dutch Eredivisie Promotion/Relegation Playoffs · 1st Leg
RKC Waalwijk vs Willem II: 0–1
Willem II beat RKC Waalwijk 1–0 in the Dutch Eredivisie Promotion/Relegation Playoffs on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at Mandemakers Stadion, Waalwijk, Netherlands.
- Competition: Dutch Eredivisie Promotion/Relegation Playoffs (2025-26 Dutch Eredivisie Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Quarterfinals)
- Kick-off time: Tue, 5 May 2026, 16:45 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Mandemakers Stadion, Waalwijk, Netherlands
- Attendance: 5,942
- Teams: RKC Waalwijk (home), Willem II (away)
Goals
- 63' — Godfried Roemeratoe (own goal) (Willem II)
Red cards
- 60' — Jesper Uneken (RKC Waalwijk)
Match statistics
| Statistic | RKC Waalwijk | Willem II |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Shots | 6 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
RKC Waalwijk (4-2-3-1): Yanick van Osch (G), Liam van Gelderen (CD-L), Loek Postma (CD-R), Juan Castillo (LB), Nazjir Held (RB), Harrie Kuster (AM), Godfried Roemeratoe (LM), Rein Van Hedel (RM), Jesper Uneken (F), Ryan Fage (AM-L), Denilho Cleonise (AM-R).
Willem II (4-4-2): Thomas Didillon (G), Justin Hoogma (CD-L), Raffael Behounek (CD-R), Per Van Loon (LB), Finn Stam (RB), Gijs Besselink (CM-L), Calvin Twigt (CM-R), Armin Culum (LM), Nick Doodeman (RM), Siegert Baartmans (CF-L), Devin Haen (CF-R).
Recent form
RKC Waalwijk: won 5–0 vs FC Emmen (10 Apr); lost 5–1 away to ADO Den Haag (17 Apr); won 4–1 vs Jong PSV (24 Apr); drew 1–1 away to Roda JC Kerkrade (28 Apr); won 1–1 vs Roda JC Kerkrade (1 May).
Willem II: won 1–0 vs Jong PSV (3 Apr); won 1–0 away to Roda JC Kerkrade (6 Apr); won 2–1 vs Almere City (12 Apr); won 3–0 vs Jong AZ (17 Apr); won 2–1 away to FC Dordrecht (24 Apr).