Willem II began their Eerste Divisie season with a disappointing 1-0 home loss to FC Eindhoven on Sunday, August 17th, 2025. The match, which kicked off at 22:45, was decided by a solitary goal from the visitors, handing the Tilburg-based side an unexpected defeat at the Koning Willem II Stadion. The only goal of the game came in the second half, as FC Eindhoven's defense held firm against Willem II's attempts to find an equalizer. This result represents a minor upset, as Willem II, a club with recent Eredivisie experience, were widely fancied to start their promotion push with a win. The defeat puts early pressure on the home side, while FC Eindhoven will celebrate a valuable three points secured through disciplined and effective counter-attacking play.