De Graafschap and Willem II shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie on September 13, 2025. The match at De Vijverberg was a fiercely contested affair between two clubs with Eredivisie pedigree, ending in a fair draw. Willem II started strongly and took the lead midway through the first half with a well-taken goal following a period of sustained pressure. De Graafschap, spurred on by their home support, pushed for an equalizer and were rewarded in the 65th minute when their striker headed home from a corner. Both teams had chances to win it in the closing stages; Willem II hit the crossbar, and De Graafschap's winger saw a shot cleared off the line. The point kept both teams in the upper half of the Eerste Divisie table, maintaining their promotion playoff aspirations. The De Graafschap manager highlighted his team's character, and the Willem II coach felt his side deserved more from the game.