Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5' | NEC Nijmegen | Goal — T. Chery | 0-1 | |
| 23' | NEC Nijmegen | Goal — T. Chery | 0-2 | |
| 45' | PEC Zwolle | Goal — K. Kostons | 1-2 | |
| 46' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — D. Fonville on, A. Kabar off | 1-2 | |
| 63' | NEC Nijmegen | Almugera Kabar | 1-2 | |
| 64' | PEC Zwolle | Substitution — T. Oosting on, G. Reiziger off | 1-2 | |
| 64' | PEC Zwolle | Substitution — E. Sorensen on, I. Cissoko off | 1-2 | |
| 67' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — C. Bischoff on, W. T. Willumsson off | 1-2 | |
| 67' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — A. Tahaui on, E. Mor off | 1-2 | |
| 70' | NEC Nijmegen | Dušan Tadić | 1-2 | |
| 72' | PEC Zwolle | Goal — Koen Kostons | 2-2 | |
| 73' | NEC Nijmegen | Tobias Storm | 2-2 | |
| 80' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — B. Nuytinck on, P. Schuurs off | 2-2 | |
| 80' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — B. Linssen on, B. Pereira off | 2-2 | |
| 83' | NEC Nijmegen | Goal — P. Schuurs (assist: E. Mor) | 2-3 | |
| 86' | PEC Zwolle | Substitution — T. Sommer on, O. Velanas off | 2-3 | |
| 90+3' | PEC Zwolle | Olivier Aertssen | 2-3 |
NEC Nijmegen made the trip to the MAC³PARK Stadion count, coming away with a 1-3 win over PEC Zwolle on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The visitors were sharp early on and led 1-2 at the break, which told the story of a game where NEC just had the edge in the moments that mattered. Zwolle had their spells, especially with the ball at their feet for long stretches, but couldn't find a way back once the gap opened up in the first half. Tjaronn Chery was the man pulling the strings for NEC, picking up the Man of the Match award with an 8.5 rating, and it was easy to see why. Shots on target told part of the tale too, four to two in NEC's favour, a small margin that made all the difference. Zwolle will look back on chances they didn't take, but this was a deserved away win for NEC, who move on with confidence after a solid start to their Eredivisie campaign.
The Matchup
PEC Zwolle 1-3 NEC Nijmegen was the final score at MAC³PARK Stadion, in a game where NEC Nijmegen did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 52% in favour of PEC Zwolle, NEC Nijmegen made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 9 attempts from PEC Zwolle against 9 from NEC Nijmegen over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for NEC Nijmegen, and PEC Zwolle pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
PEC Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups
Looking Ahead
PEC Zwolle have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Cambuur, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when PEC Zwolle vs Cambuur going to play at 11 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
NEC Nijmegen, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to Fortuna Sittard, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard going to play at 18 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.