Heracles 2-3 Groningen U21 in the Reservecompetitie, round 7 at Asito Stadium, Almelo (12,500 capacity).

Heracles won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–D–W–L–L), scoring 5 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 10 times: Heracles 3 wins, Groningen U21 3, 4 draws.