Willem II – Excelsior

Willem II’s hopes of climbing out of the relegation mire were crushed at home as Excelsior ran out 3‑0 winners, pushing the visitors up to sixth place with ten points from six games. The defeat left the Tilburg side still languishing in 17th, their tally unchanged at two points after five defeats and two draws, and their goal‑difference slipping to minus nine. Excelsior, meanwhile, improved their goal balance to +6 and cemented a clear gap above the mid‑table, having already taken the sole head‑to‑head victory over Willem II this season. The result widened the gulf between the two clubs, leaving Willem II with a long way to go if they are to avoid the drop.