Excelsior suffered a narrow 1–2 defeat at home to Heracles on Saturday, 8 November 2025, in an Eredivisie Matchday 12 fixture that kicked off at 15:30 UTC. The match, officiated by referee Rob Dieperink of the Netherlands, saw the hosts take a 1–0 lead into the half-time break before Heracles overturned the deficit in the second period. The result at the Stadion Woudestein handed Heracles a vital three points on the road.

For Heracles, the comeback victory was a significant boost in their fight...