NEC Nijmegen edged out PEC Zwolle 2-1 in a closely fought Eredivisie derby on January 25, 2026. The home side claimed the bragging rights and three valuable points with a late winner at the Goffertstadion. NEC started on the front foot and took the lead in the first half through a deflected shot from outside the box. PEC Zwolle grew into the game and deservedly equalized early in the second half with a clever free-kick routine. The match seemed destined for a draw until the final ten minutes, when a swift NEC counter-attack ended with a low cross being turned in at the near post. Zwolle pushed for a second equalizer in stoppage time but could not find a way through, with the NEC defense holding firm. The victory boosted NEC's hopes of a finish in the European playoff spots, while Zwolle remained in a precarious position near the bottom of the table. The NEC manager praised his team's resilience, while the Zwolle coach was left to rue missed opportunities.