Dutch First Division 2026/2027 Soccer / Football
| 7Cambuur - Excelsior | |
| 8Nijmegen - Telstar | |
| Go Ahead - Willem II | |
| PSV - Fortuna | |
| Alkmaar - Haag | |
| 9Sparta - Feyenord | |
| Groningen - Utrecht | |
| Zwolle - Ajax | |
| Heerenv. - Twente |
News
Ajax sign Caio Henrique from Monaco
1.7.26 Ajax: Transfers
Ajax have signed Brazilian left-back Caio Henrique from Monaco on a contract until June 2030, with financial details undisclosed. The 28-year-old leaves the French club after six seasons in which he registered 39 assists in 211 appearances. Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff praised Henrique's experience and leadership, saying he is expected to make an immediate impact as the club rebuilds after a difficult season.
Ilyes Hamache joins Cambuur from Schalke
26.6.26 Cambuur: Transfers
Ilyes Hamache has completed a permanent move from Schalke 04 to Cambuur for an undisclosed fee. Schalke said the transfer will provide the 22-year-old with more regular playing time after a successful loan spell at Amiens, where he scored six goals and registered one assist in 32 appearances. Hamache made 11 appearances for Schalke after joining from Valenciennes in 2024.
Charles Vanhoutte leaves Nice to join Feyenoord
20.6.26 Feyenoord: Transfers
Belgian midfielder Charles Vanhoutte has completed a permanent transfer from Nice to Feyenoord after spending just one season in France. Vanhoutte joined Nice from Union Saint-Gilloise last summer for €6 million and initially impressed under coach Franck Haise. However, his influence declined as the season progressed, and he eventually lost his key role.
Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie
8.6.26 Feyenoord
Feyenoord have dismissed Robin van Persie after 16 months in charge despite securing a second-place Eredivisie finish and qualification for next season's Champions League. The club said the decision followed an internal review that raised concerns about the team's playing style and a decline in results domestically and in Europe. Van Persie, a former Feyenoord player and youth coach, returned to manage the club in early 2025 after a brief spell at Heerenveen.
| Team | Pts | GD | W-D-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenord | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Fortuna | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Cambuur | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Go Ahead | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Sparta | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Haag | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Utrecht | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Twente | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Ajax | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Willem II | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Alkmaar | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Nijmegen | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Excelsior | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Zwolle | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Heerenv. | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Groningen | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | PSV | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Telstar | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
Dutch First Division stats
| Home wins | 0% |
| Draws | 0% |
| Away wins | 0% |
League format : Netherlands : First Division 2026/2027
There are two professional football leagues in the Netherlands, the First Division (Eredivisie) and the Second Division (Eerste or Gouden Gids Divisie). The Dutch First Division consists of 18 teams. Each team faces every other team twice during the season, once at home and once away.
At the end of the campaign, the top two teams in the Dutch First Division automatically advances to the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, while the 3rd plays the qualifying rounds to enter the competition.
At the foot of the table, the 17th and 18th placed teams are automatically relegated to the Second Division. The 16th-placed club in the First Division have to play promotion/relegation playoff (Nacompetitie).