Excelsior are scheduled to play an away match against FC Groningen in the spring. The Eredivisie fixture is set for 10 April of that year, as announced by beIN Sports.
The Rotterdam side has started the season solidly and currently sits ninth in the table. They have six points from three games, with two wins and one loss. Their recent form is WLW. Excelsior has scored seven goals and conceded three, giving them a goal difference of plus four. They trail leaders AZ Alkmaar by six points. The immediate next assignment is an away game against Willem II on 5 September, a team positioned fifteenth. Fans can track the full schedule on our fixtures page.
When is Excelsior playing Groningen?
The match between FC Groningen and Excelsior is scheduled for Friday, 10 April. Kick-off is at 00:00. The specific venue for the clash is not detailed in the announcement, but it is expected to be held at Groningen's stadium. This is a regular league fixture in the Eredivisie.
Planning for the season is still ongoing, but this date is now confirmed. It provides clarity for the clubs and supporters in the long term. Excelsior will need to prepare for a tough trip to the north of the Netherlands.
What is Excelsior's current situation?
Before the team reaches this distant future fixture, the current season takes priority. Excelsior started the league campaign with mixed results but secured two victories. The squad, which can be viewed on our squad page, has shown attacking prowess with seven goals in three matches. The defence kept three clean sheets, forming a solid foundation.
The six-point gap to AZ Alkmaar in the title race is significant, but the season is long. Every point is important in the fight for European spots or to secure survival. The current standings can always be followed via our standings page.
What are the club's next steps?
The immediate focus is naturally on the upcoming matches. After the game against Willem II, a series of new league fixtures awaits. Every performance in the present influences momentum and confidence for the remainder of the season, and ultimately for the season when the Groningen match is scheduled.
The manager and staff will continue to build on the current squad in the coming period. The scheduling for April is now confirmed, but all attention first goes to the current league campaign. The next official match is therefore against Willem II on 5 September.
