Heracles Almelo and FC PEC Zwolle are both professional football clubs in the Netherlands who compete in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football.

Heracles Almelo is based in the city of Almelo and was founded in 1903. The club’s home matches are played at the Polman Stadion, which has a capacity of around 13,000 spectators. Heracles Almelo has a relatively small fanbase compared to some of the bigger clubs in the Eredivisie, but they have had some success in recent years, finishing in the top half of the table on several occasions.

FC PEC Zwolle, on the other hand, is based in the city of Zwolle and was founded in 1990 as a result of a merger between two local clubs. The club’s home matches are played at the MAC³PARK Stadion, which has a capacity of around 14,000 spectators. FC PEC Zwolle has a passionate fanbase and has enjoyed some success in recent years, winning the KNVB Cup in 2014 and finishing in the top half of the Eredivisie table on multiple occasions.

When Heracles Almelo and FC PEC Zwolle face each other in a match, it is often a closely contested and exciting affair, with both teams fighting hard for the win. These matches are typically well attended by fans of both clubs, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the stadium.