Match report

Excelsior Edges Out FC Volendam 2-1 in Eredivisie Thriller

FC Volendam
FC Volendam
1–2
FT
Excelsior
Excelsior
Sep 20, 2025

Excelsior narrowly defeated FC Volendam 2-1 in an intense Eredivisie clash at the home ground. The match saw early goal-scoring from Sławomir Włodarczyk for Excelsior, which was swiftly matched by Robin van Cruijsen of FC Volendam before halftime. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, it was a late goal by Luuk Schouten that sealed the victory for Excelsior.

Key Facts

  • • Sławomir Włodarczyk scored first for Excelsior at 10 minutes with an assist from Gert de Regt.
  • • Robin van Cruijsen equalized for FC Volendam in the 45th minute.
  • • Luuk Schouten secured victory for Excelsior with a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Robin Meissen.
  • • Gert de Regt and Adam Carlén received yellow cards for Excelsior during the game.
  • • D. Payne, X. Mbuyamba, and R. van Cruijsen of FC Volendam were also given yellow cards.

Lineups

FC Volendam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. van Oevelen (G)
  • 2 D. Payne (D)
  • 4 X. Mbuyamba (D)
  • 20 N. Verschuren (D)
  • 32 Y. Leliendal (D)
  • 5 P. Ugwu (M)
  • 18 N. Bukala (M)
  • 10 B. Kuwas (M)
  • 40 R. van Cruijsen
  • 17 J. Ideho (M)
  • 9 H. Veerman (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 R. Steur
  • 22 D. Vlak
  • 3 M. Amevor
  • 6 A. Plat
  • 7 O. Kokcu
  • 11 A. Oehlers
  • 14 A. Meijers
  • 19 M. Zijlstra
  • 21 R. Muhren
  • 24 K. Wong-A-Soij
  • 33 K. Dyer

Excelsior

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. van Gassel (G)
  • 2 I. Bronkhorst (D)
  • 4 C. Widell (D)
  • 3 R. Meissen (D)
  • 15 S. Janssen (D)
  • 10 N. Naujoks (M)
  • 6 A. Carlen (M)
  • 30 D. Sanches Fernandes (M)
  • 23 I. Yegoian (M)
  • 11 G. de Regt (M)
  • 9 S. Wlodarczyk (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 C. Raatsie
  • 5 S. Henderikx
  • 7 D. Yoon
  • 8 M. Tielemans
  • 14 L. Schouten
  • 17 N. Martens
  • 18 C. Nadje
  • 22 S. Mitrovic
  • 29 M. van Duinen
  • 33 J. Bergraaf

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    10' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Wlodarczyk · Assist: G. de Regt
  2. Excelsior
    28' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    G. de Regt

    Foul

  3. FC Volendam
    40' FC Volendam Card · Yellow Card
    D. Payne

    Foul

  4. FC Volendam
    45' FC Volendam Goal · Normal Goal
    R. van Cruijsen
  5. Excelsior
    46' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. de Regt · On: S. Mitrovic
  6. Excelsior
    50' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Carlén

    Foul

  7. Excelsior
    60' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Wlodarczyk · On: J. Bergraaf
  8. FC Volendam
    66' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ideho · On: A. Oehlers
  9. FC Volendam
    66' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Veerman · On: R. Muhren
  10. Excelsior
    68' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Naujoks · On: C. Nadje
  11. Excelsior
    78' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adam Carlén · On: L. Schouten
  12. FC Volendam
    81' FC Volendam Card · Yellow Card
    X. Mbuyamba

    Foul

  13. FC Volendam
    82' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Kuwas · On: K. Dyer
  14. FC Volendam
    84' FC Volendam Card · Yellow Card
    Robin van Cruijsen

    Foul

  15. FC Volendam
    89' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. van Cruijsen · On: K. Wong-A-Soij
  16. Excelsior
    90' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Schouten · Assist: R. Meissen

Match Stats

Stat FC Volendam Excelsior
Fouls 11 19
Pass Accuracy 81% 80%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 382 389
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 7 6
xG 1.48 1.76
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 310 311
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Excelsior's early goal by Sławomir Włodarczyk set a positive tone but was soon countered by Robin van Cruijsen to level the score before halftime.
  • ▸ The late 90th-minute goal by Luuk Schouten was crucial as it sealed the win for Excelsior against determined opposition from FC Volendam.