Willem II returned to winning ways with a 2-1 home victory over RKC Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie on February 8, 2026. The win was important for Willem II's promotion push after a recent setback. The home side started strongly and took a first-half lead, controlling much of the play. RKC Waalwijk responded after the break with an equalizer, threatening to take a point from the match. However, Willem II showed their quality and determination by scoring a late winner to secure all three points. The match result helped Willem II maintain pressure on the teams above them in the league table. For RKC, it was a valiant effort away from home, but they were ultimately undone by a moment of quality from the promotion favorites. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric following the late goal.