Excelsior close in on best-ever Eredivisie start
Ruben den Uil’s side have collected nine points from four matches after carrying last season’s strong finish into the new campaign.
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Excelsior lead VI Team of the Week as Ihattaren and Koeman shine
Four Excelsior players earned places in VI’s weekly selection, while Mohamed Ihattaren and Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman also delivered standout performances.
Den Uil credits continuity for Excelsior’s impressive start
The Excelsior coach believes familiarity with his playing style and a strong collective mentality are helping the Eredivisie surprise package flourish.
Irakli Yegoian shines for fast-starting Excelsior after difficult road
The 22-year-old has delivered two goals and three assists in four Eredivisie matches, earning praise from former FC Twente technical director Arnold Bruggink.
Excelsior sweep aside Willem II with 3-0 win in Tilburg
David Garden, Rick Meissen and Irakli Yegoian scored as Excelsior continued their strong Eredivisie start and left Willem II near the bottom.
Yegoian inspires Excelsior to emphatic win at Willem II
The winger created the early opener before completing a 3-0 Eredivisie victory, leaving the promoted hosts without a win this season.
Eredivisie newcomers make historically poor start to 2026/27 season
ADO Den Haag, SC Cambuur and Willem II have all lost their opening two matches, combining for the worst goal difference recorded by a promoted group at this stage.
Ajax and Feyenoord surrender two-goal leads as PSV win away
The Eredivisie’s leading clubs have all dropped points early in the season, while AZ and FC Groningen remain perfect after two matches.
PSV edge Excelsior as AZ and NEC claim emphatic Eredivisie wins
The champions earned a narrow victory in the second round, while AZ and NEC each scored four goals away from home.
Kodai Sano feels at home after making PSV debut at Excelsior
The summer signing praised his new team-mates’ welcome after appearing in PSV’s 2-1 victory, although Guus Til’s name briefly caused some confusion.
Ryan Flamingo criticised after PSV’s narrow win at Excelsior
Mario Been and Hugo Borst questioned the defender’s performance in Rotterdam, but Marciano Vink argued that the assessment was too harsh.
Bosz encouraged by PSV response after half-time against Excelsior
The PSV coach criticised a low-energy opening half but saw his side take control after introducing Kodai Sano and Amir Bouhamdi.
Bosz praises Veerman after PSV edge Excelsior amid Dortmund talk
The PSV coach highlighted Joey Veerman’s influence and welcomed Sergiño Dest’s return after a narrow Eredivisie victory.
Joey Veerman keen on Dortmund move as release-clause deadline approaches
The PSV midfielder says Borussia Dortmund would be an excellent fit, but his contractual clause is due to expire in the coming days.
Van Bommel and Pepi fire PSV to 2-1 win at Excelsior
Ruben van Bommel scored his first goal in nearly a year as Peter Bosz’s side responded to their disappointing Eredivisie opener.
PSV seek response against fast-starting Excelsior
Peter Bosz’s champions head to Rotterdam after a difficult start that has included a heavy defeat to AZ and dropped points against Fortuna Sittard.
Til expects to stay at PSV after narrow Excelsior victory
Ricardo Pepi found the net as the Dutch champions responded to their poor Eredivisie start, while Til played down the prospect of his own departure.
Peter Bosz closes in on elite Dutch coaching company at PSV
A victory over Excelsior would give the PSV coach 103 wins from his first 150 official matches in charge.
Bischoff's penalty-area activity goes unrewarded in NEC defeat
The NEC loanee recorded 17 touches inside Telstar’s box but finished without a goal or assist as his side suffered their first loss of the season.
Ajax reshape squad as Eredivisie summer transfer business accelerates
Marc ter Stegen, Daley Blind and Marcos Leonardo are among the arrivals in Amsterdam, while AZ have brought Calvin Stengs back from Feyenoord.
NEC could have Excelsior fixture postponed during Champions League play-off
Dick Schreuder says he has heard NEC may not have to play their Eredivisie match between the two legs against Bodø/Glimt.
Excelsior sign Alireza Jahanbakhsh on one-year contract
The 32-year-old Iran winger has returned to the Eredivisie after leaving Belgian side Dender as a free agent.
Heerenveen edge Twente as Eredivisie opening round concludes
Ajax, Feyenoord, Groningen and Heerenveen all opened with Sunday victories, while PSV were held at home by Fortuna Sittard.
Eredivisie champion to receive special gold-lettered shield
The commemorative trophy marks 70 years of professional football and revives a design last presented to Feyenoord.
Regional broadcasters scale back live radio coverage of Dutch football
RTV Rijnmond, RTV Noord and L1 are moving resources away from regular live match commentary and towards digital coverage.