Willem II maintained their promotion push with a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over VVV Venlo in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie on January 24, 2026. The win at the Koning Willem II Stadion was secured with a late goal, sending the home fans into raptures. VVV Venlo put up a stern fight and equalized after going behind, but Willem II's quality shone through in the closing stages as they found a winner. The three points were crucial for Willem II's position near the top of the league table, keeping pressure on their direct rivals. For VVV, it was a brave performance that ultimately yielded no reward, a common theme in their challenging season. The match was a tense affair that highlighted the fine margins in the battle for promotion.