Excelsior secured a vital 2–1 victory over PEC Zwolle on Saturday, 20 December 2025, at the conclusion of Matchday 17 in the Eredivisie season. The match kicked off at 17:45 UTC with Dutch referee Sander van der Eijk in charge, and the home side held a 1–0 lead at the interval. The result gave Excelsior a crucial three points in their fight for survival as the 2025 calendar year came to a close.

For Excelsior, this win was a significant boost in their campaign to avoid relegation. Sitting in th...