Match Report
Excelsior won 3-2 against Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. Before the match, Sparta Rotterdam were 10th in the Eredivisie table with Excelsior in 13th. Excelsior have the edge in previous meetings (2013–2026), with 6 wins from 11 games. Sparta Rotterdam had scored 40 goals this season (1.2 per game), Excelsior had 43 (1.3 per game). Sparta Rotterdam's goals came from Ayoni Santos (53'), Milan Zonneveld (90'); Excelsior scored through Arthur Zagré (50'), Noah Naujoks (62'), Giannino Vianello (14' og). Match stats: possession 53%-47%, shots 17-16, on target 5-4, corners 5-2. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
Sparta Rotterdam meet Excelsior at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel in the Eredivisie.
Sparta Rotterdam come in 10th with 43 points, while Excelsior sit 13th with 38 points.
Sparta Rotterdam hold 4 wins in this fixture since 2013, against 6 for Excelsior, with 1 draw in 11 meetings.
The scoreboard read 2-3 at full time. The points went to Excelsior.
Goal scorers
Sparta Rotterdam: Ayoni Santos (53'), Milan Zonneveld (90') · Excelsior: Arthur Zagré (50'), Noah Naujoks (62'), Giannino Vianello (14')
Key stats
Possession: Sparta Rotterdam 53% · Excelsior 47% · Total shots: 17-16 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 5-2