On Saturday, 30 August 2025, Excelsior secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Twente on Matchday 4 of the Eredivisie season. Kickoff was at 19:00 UTC, with Dutch referee Ingmar Oostrom officiating. The match remained goalless at the half-time interval, with the score reading 0–0 before Excelsior found the decisive goal in the second half to take all three points.

For Excelsior, this result was a significant early-season statement. At Matchday 4, a home win against a side of Twente's ...