Nijlen vs De Kempen - Second Amateur Division - VFV B

Nijlen prepare to host De Kempen at the home ground on October 3, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Second Amateur Division - VFV B season. The 18‑year‑old midfielder featured off the bench in the Foxes’ Carabao Cup first‑round tie last weekend, but could still depart before the window closes.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Second Amateur Division - VFV B contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. That was the 3-2 loss to Manchester United in January of this year, which ended a 121-match run without letting in three goals.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Nijlen and De Kempen have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Another player reportedly of interest is Everton forward Iliman N'Diaye, while United, according to reports from France, have also made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over Ibrahim Mbaye.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.