Sparta-NEC Match Postponed Due to Heavy Snowfall, Rescheduled for Tuesday
The Eredivisie match between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen was suspended on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after just seven minutes of play due to heavy snowfall. The game, which was scoreless at the time of suspension, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time.
Snowfall Disrupts Play
The match was halted as the orange and blue speckled ball struggled to roll across the snow-covered pitch, and visibility of the lines became compromised. Referee Jannick van der Laan made the decision to suspend play and escort the players off the field.
Impact on League Standings
The postponement impacts the Eredivisie standings, with Feyenoord capitalizing on the disruption. Feyenoord secured a 1-0 victory against Go Ahead Eagles, narrowing the gap with PSV Eindhoven.
Other Eredivisie Results
Other Eredivisie matches played on Sunday, February 15, 2026, included:
- sc Heerenveen defeated PEC Zwolle 4-2
- Telstar and FC Twente drew 1-1
Previous Results
On February 8, 2026, NEC Nijmegen won 4-1 against Heracles Almelo, remaining one point behind Feyenoord in the league standings. PSV Eindhoven too secured a victory against FC Groningen, maintaining their 14-point lead at the top of the Eredivisie table.
Recent Match: Feyenoord vs. Sparta
On January 18, 2026, Feyenoord lost to Sparta Rotterdam 3-4.