Excelsior Rotterdam secured an important away victory against Willem II in the Eredivisie on September 5, 2026. The Rotterdam-based club won the match in Tilburg, taking a significant step towards the upper half of the league table.
This result was reported by onefootball.com. The win means Excelsior now sits in ninth place after four matchdays with nine points. The team's record stands at two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a recent form of WLW. Having scored seven goals and conceded three, they possess a goal difference of plus four.
How did the match against Willem II unfold?
Excelsior traveled to the Koning Willem II Stadion to face a side that was fifteenth in the table before kickoff. Willem II had managed just one point from three games and a goal difference of minus six. Despite being without the injured Noah Naujoks and Mario Domínguez, Excelsior secured all three points. Naujoks had already scored two league goals this season prior to his injury.
Excelsior's attacking threat was evident. Of the seven goals the team has scored this campaign, four have come from headers. The team maintained 46% possession, achieved an 80% passing accuracy, and had a shooting accuracy of 59%. This contrasts with Willem II's figures of 34% possession and 71% passing accuracy.
What did this win mean for the league standing?
The victory was important for Excelsior's position in the standings. A win for Willem II would have moved them to four points, but Excelsior ensured a different outcome. The three points took Excelsior to nine, providing a solid foundation for the rest of the season. The club currently trails league leaders AZ Alkmaar by six points.
This position offers a good platform for the upcoming fixtures. Fans can check the full standings to follow the team's progress. The next challenge is already on the horizon.
What are Excelsior's next steps?
The team must quickly turn its attention to the next league fixture. On September 8, 2026, Excelsior plays away against NEC Nijmegen, a team currently in seventh place. This promises to be another intriguing encounter. The full schedule is available on the fixtures page.
To approach these games well, a fit and available squad is essential. The injury situation, including Naujoks and Domínguez, remains a point of focus. Supporters can monitor the current status of the squad. The coming days are important for recovery and preparation.
Excelsior plays its next Eredivisie match on September 8, 2026, against NEC Nijmegen at the Goffertstadion.
