Excelsior – PSV Eindhoven

Excelsior’s home defeat at the hands of PSV Eindhoven ended 1‑2, leaving the Dutch side perched comfortably at the summit of the table with 16 points from six games. The Rotterdam club slipped to sixth place, their three victories, one draw and two losses yielding a modest 10 points and a goal difference of +6 (13 scored, 7 conceded). PSV’s win not only extended their flawless record but also reinforced their dominance in the head‑to‑head this season, having already secured the sole victory in the two meetings between the clubs. For Excelsior, the loss narrows the gap to the European spots, while PSV move closer to an early title claim.