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Eredivisie · Matchday 9
Heerenveen v Excelsior
Friday 16 October 2026, 20:00 Dutch time · Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen
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Before kick-off
Heerenveen (10th, 9 points) play Excelsior (9th, 11 points) in the Eredivisie on Friday 16 October at 20:00 Dutch time at Abe Lenstra Stadion.
Heerenveen have won one of their last five league matches. Excelsior have won one of their last five league matches. In their last two league meetings Heerenveen won two, Excelsior won no and no were drawn.
What happens when
- 19:00Confirmed line-ups, when the clubs publish them
- 20:00Kick-off: live score, events and stats on this page
- 21:55Full time: the result, stats and the updated table
Key facts
- Heerenveen are 10th with 9 points from 8 matches.
- Excelsior are 9th with 11 points from 8 matches.
- Excelsior are 2 points ahead of Heerenveen.
- Heerenveen's league record: 2 wins, 3 draws, 3 defeats.
- Excelsior's league record: 3 wins, 2 draws, 3 defeats.
Match info
- Competition
- Eredivisie, Matchday 9
- Kick-off
- Friday 16 October 2026, 20:00Dutch time
- Ground
- Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen27,224 seats
- Away trip
- 150 kmStraight line between the two grounds
- Referee
- Not published for this league
Line-ups
Probable line-ups, based on each team's last match (2026-10-09,2026-10-11). Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Heerenveen 4-2-3-1
4-3-3 Excelsior
- 22Bernt Klaverboer
- 45Oliver Braude
- 4Sam Kersten
- 3Maas Willemsen
- 19Vasilios Zagaritis
- 16Marcus Linday
- 36Nolhan Courtens
- 20Jacob Trenskow
- 14Levi Smans
- 7Maxence Rivera
- 9Dylan Vente
- 1Stijn van Gassel
- 2Eric da Silva Moreira
- 4Casper Widell
- 14Jan Plug
- 15Simon Janssen
- 8Irakli Yegoian
- 3Rick Meissen
- 20Lennard Hartjes
- 7Aymen Sliti
- 19David Garden
- 30Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson
Season so far
League matches this season, before this game
HeerenveenExcelsior- 1.13Points per match1.38
- 1.38Goals per match2.00
- 1.38Conceded per match1.75
- 3Clean sheets2
- 2Wins3
- 3Failed to score0
Form
Last five league matches, newest first
Head-to-head
Last two league meetings
- 7 Mar 2026Excelsior1-2Heerenveen
- 4 Oct 2025Heerenveen2-1Excelsior
Eredivisie table
Table before kick-off
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Groningen | 8 | +6 | 14 |
| 7 |  Sittard | 8 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 |  G.A. Eagles | 8 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 8 | +2 | 11 |
| 10 | Heerenveen | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 |  Nijmegen | 8 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 |  Cambuur | 8 | -8 | 8 |
| 13 |  Utrecht | 8 | -11 | 8 |
Squad news
Injuries, suspensions and ban risk
Heerenveen
- D. Proper Hamstring InjuryTo_miss
Excelsior
- N. Naujoks InjuryQuestionable
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Heerenveen v Excelsior questions.
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When is Heerenveen v Excelsior?
Heerenveen v Excelsior is on Friday 16 October at 20:00 Dutch time at Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen.
What is the head-to-head record between Heerenveen and Excelsior?
In their last two league meetings Heerenveen won two, Excelsior won no and no were drawn.
Who is missing for Heerenveen v Excelsior?
Heerenveen: D. Proper. Excelsior: N. Naujoks.
When do Heerenveen and Excelsior play next?
Heerenveen: Den Haag v Heerenveen, 24 October at 19:00 UTC; Excelsior: Sittard v Excelsior, 25 October at 11:15 UTC.
Are there live scores for Heerenveen v Excelsior?
Yes: the score on this page updates during the match.