De Graafschap 2-2 Almere in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie, Quarterfinals at De Vijverberg, Doetinchem (12,600 capacity).
De Graafschap won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–D–W), scoring 12 and conceding 8.
Almere won 4, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–L–W), scoring 14 and conceding 7.
The two sides have met 10 times: De Graafschap 3 wins, Almere 4, 3 draws.