Heracles Almelo and RKC Waalwijk
9 October 2026
Heracles Almelo secured the first period title of the Dutch second-division season with a 3-0 home victory over RKC Waalwijk. The result kept Heracles ahead of Almere City, who also won their fixture by the same scoreline.
Tristan van Gilst converted a penalty shortly after half-time before Damon Mirani headed in a second. Manny Rodriguez added the third. Heracles had entered the match needing a draw to secure the period championship.