Excelsior v Fortuna Sittard

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Friday 22 Jan 2027

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Van Donge & De Roo Stadion • 

Rotterdam, NetherlandsShow on map

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Excelsior Rotterdam is a professional football club based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, known to supporters as Excelsior or the Kralingers. Founded in 1902, the club has a long history in Dutch football and has moved between the Fortuna Sittard Stadion3 and Eerste Divisie, competing in the country’s top two league levels. Excelsior has won the Eerste Divisie title twice, in 1973–74 and 2005–06, and also takes part in the KNVB Cup, the Netherlands’ main knockout competition. Its home ground is the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in the Woudestein district of Rotterdam, a compact venue closely associated with the club. Excelsior has developed and featured many notable Dutch players; Robin van Persie began his professional career with the club, while Denzel Fortuna Sittard Stadion6 also played for the Rotterdam side early in his career. The club is recognized for its community roots, youth development and determined performances against larger-budget opponents. For fans following Excelsior Rotterdam, league results, cup fixtures, player news and stadium information offer a useful overview of a distinctive club in Dutch football.

Fortuna Sittard is a professional football club based in Sittard, in the Dutch province of Fortuna Sittard Stadion8. Founded in 1968 through the merger of Fortuna ’54 and Sittardia, the club competes in the Fortuna Sittard Stadion3, the Netherlands’ top division, and is known for its passionate local support. Fortuna Sittard plays home matches at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion, which opened in 1999 and holds around 12,500 spectators. The club’s history includes major cup success through predecessor Fortuna ’54, which won the KNVB Cup in 1957 and 1964. After spending several seasons outside the top flight, Fortuna returned to the Fortuna Sittard Stadion3 in 2018 and has since worked to establish itself among Dutch football’s established clubs. Its squads have featured Dutch and international players, while the club has also helped develop talent and attract experienced professionals. Supporters follow Fortuna in league fixtures and domestic cup competitions, where the team aims to build on its Fortuna Sittard Stadion8 roots and historic silverware. For fans researching Dutch football, Fortuna Sittard offers a distinctive story shaped by a merger, memorable cup achievements, a modern home stadium and the ongoing challenge of competing at the highest level.