Excelsior fell to a narrow 0–1 defeat against Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday, 14 September 2025, at an unlisted venue in the Eredivisie. The match, which kicked off at 10:15 UTC, was Matchday 5 of the Dutch top-flight season. Referee Jeroen Manschot oversaw the contest, which remained goalless at the half-time whistle before Sparta Rotterdam found the decisive goal after the break.

For Excelsior, this home loss on Matchday 5 represented an early setback in their campaign to establish themselves in ...