Willem II Fans Barred From Volendam While Groningen Welcome

Willem II supporters will not be permitted to attend the match in Volendam on Saturday, while fans of FC Groningen have been granted access earlier this week.

The municipality of the fishing village of Volendam decided on Tuesday to welcome FC Groningen supporters to the Kras Stadion for the upcoming fixtures.

The denial applies specifically to the Willem II fan group, who are excluded from the venue for the Saturday event.

The contrasting decisions have provoked strong displeasure among the Tilburg community, the home of Willem II.

Volendam officials described the two rulings as separate considerations, indicating different criteria were applied to each fan base.

The restriction leaves Willem II supporters facing travel limitations and raises questions about future fan admission policies in the region.