Heerenveen defeated NEC Nijmegen 3–2 on Sunday, 21 September 2025, in an Eredivisie Matchday 6 fixture that kicked off at 12:30 UTC. Referee Jannick van der Laan oversaw the contest, which saw the home side lead 1–0 at half time before extending their advantage to secure all three points at the Abe Lenstra Stadion.

For Heerenveen, the victory provided a strong early-season statement at home, lifting them to 8 points from their opening six matches and positioning them firmly in the top h...