RKC Waalwijk produced a stunning away performance to defeat De Graafschap 4-1 in the Dutch Eerste Divisie on January 24, 2026. This comprehensive victory on the road significantly boosts RKC's promotion hopes and deals a blow to De Graafschap's ambitions. Waalwijk were clinical from the outset, racing into a multi-goal lead in the first half through swift counter-attacks and precise finishing. De Graafschap managed to pull a goal back, offering a brief moment of hope for the home supporters, but RKC quickly reasserted their dominance, adding further goals to seal an emphatic win. The result sees RKC Waalwijk climb the table towards the promotion playoff spots, while De Graafschap is left to regroup after a heavy home defeat. The RKC manager called it a "perfect away display," while the De Graafschap coach admitted his team was thoroughly outplayed.