Excelsior - FC Utrecht

Sunday 13 September 2026 at Stadion Woudestein, Excelsior host FC Utrecht for matchday 6 of the Eredivisie. The home side enters this contest in solid form, having secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Willem II and a point in their recent 2-2 draw with NEC Nijmegen. With Stijn van Gassel expected to anchor the defense and David Garden leading the attack, Excelsior will look to replicate the dominance they displayed in their last meeting on 26 April 2026, where they emerged as 5-0 winners.

Conversely, FC Utrecht arrive searching for stability after a challenging start to their campaign. Their recent defensive struggles were highlighted by a 3-3 draw against Go Ahead Eagles and a heavy 6-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven. With Vasilios Barkas expected in goal and Dani de Wit anchoring the midfield, the visitors must find a way to tighten their structure to avoid another difficult afternoon on the road.