Telstar vs Heracles - Eredivisie

The Eredivisie returns to the home ground on May 10, 2026, where Telstar and Heracles will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

In the Eredivisie table, Telstar currently occupy 14th and Heracles sit 18th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Results have been in short supply for the hosts, with DLDLL across their last five and a campaign win rate of 16.67% that makes for grim reading. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Telstar may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Heracles have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. But so impressive was the midfielder in that win at Auxerre that 11 senior starts later the now 20-year-old midfielder has signed for Newcastle for £35.5m – and some consider it a bargain.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Given the balance of the numbers, Telstar should have enough to edge it — a 1-0 victory looks the most likely outcome. Whatever the outcome, the Eredivisie fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.