Opta figures from the first period of the Kitchen Champion Division showed FC Den Bosch among the league’s biggest underperformers. TOP Oss had its best first period in eight years, while RKC’s strength appeared to be its defence, although that had not been enough for stronger results.

The derby between FC Den Bosch and TOP Oss was set to include 100 visiting supporters, ending a three-year period in which outsiders had not been allowed at matches between the clubs. The reasons for the decision were addressed in five questions.