Helmond Sport secured a 1-0 victory over St. Truiden in a club friendly on August first, 2026. The match came as part of pre-season preparations for both sides. By then, summer had settled into the Netherlands and Belgium, and managers were testing combinations ahead of the campaigns ahead.
The decisive moment arrived in the sixty-third minute. Helmond Sport took the lead and held their nerve for the remaining half-hour. To be fair, the visitors had chances to respond but could not find the equaliser. Things came to a head in the final stages, but the hosts kept their composure.
Possession was virtually even at forty-nine to fifty-one percent. Both teams registered similar attacking numbers — ninety-five for the hosts, ninety-six for the visitors. Helmond Sport earned three corners while St. Truiden collected five. The hosts picked up one yellow card; the guests avoided any booking.
This result extended a run of mixed form for Helmond Sport. Their previous five friendlies included defeats to Twente and Westerlo, alongside draws and losses. St. Truiden showed more consistency, beating Liège and holding Al-Jazira to a goalless draw in their last outing.
The single goal proved enough to separate the two sides. Neither manager had much to critique or celebrate in such an early-stage friendly. The match ended with the hosts taking a narrow advantage, though the result carries little weight beyond preparation.