Dutch First Division 2026/2027 Soccer / Football
| 22Fortuna - Alkmaar | |
| Sparta - Utrecht | |
| Nijmegen - Excelsior | |
| Heerenv. - Zwolle | |
| 23Go Ahead - Haag | |
| PSV - Groningen | |
| Cambuur - Feyenord |
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News
PSV sign Kodai Sano from NEC
9.8.26 PSV Eindhoven: Transfers
Eredivisie champions PSV have signed 22-year-old defensive midfielder Kodai Sano from NEC on a long-term contract. Sano made 98 appearances for NEC and helped them secure a historic third-place finish last season. He joins PSV as cover for the injured Jerdy Schouten.
Ajax sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen on loan
5.8.26 Ajax: Transfers
Ajax have signed goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona on a season-long loan, with no option to make the move permanent. The 34-year-old Germany international will look to revive his career after injury-disrupted seasons at Barca, while Ajax strengthen their goalkeeping options following the departure of Vitezslav Jaros.
| Team | Pts | GD | W-D-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alkmaar | 6 | 5 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 2 | Groningen | 6 | 4 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 3 | Go Ahead | 4 | 3 | 1-1-0 (2) |
| 4 | Fortuna | 4 | 2 | 1-1-0 (2) |
| 5 | Ajax | 4 | 2 | 1-1-0 (2) |
| 6 | PSV | 4 | 1 | 1-1-0 (2) |
| 7 | Feyenord | 4 | 1 | 1-1-0 (2) |
| 7 | Heerenv. | 4 | 1 | 1-1-0 (2) |
| 9 | Excelsior | 3 | 3 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 10 | Nijmegen | 3 | 2 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 11 | Twente | 3 | 1 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 11 | Sparta | 3 | 1 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 13 | Telstar | 3 | -1 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 14 | Utrecht | 0 | -4 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 15 | Zwolle | 0 | -4 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 16 | Haag | 0 | -5 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 17 | Willem II | 0 | -6 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 18 | Cambuur | 0 | -6 | 0-0-2 (2) |
Last results
| 16.8 | Feyenord - Go Ahead | 2 : 2 |
| 16.8 | Ajax - Heerenv. | 2 : 2 |
| 16.8 | Twente - Zwolle | 3 : 1 |
| 16.8 | Haag - Groningen | 1 : 4 |
| 15.8 | Excelsior - PSV | 1 : 2 |
| 15.8 | Willem II - Nijmegen | 1 : 4 |
| 15.8 | Utrecht - Alkmaar | 1 : 4 |
| 15.8 | Fortuna - Cambuur | 3 : 1 |
| 14.8 | Telstar - Sparta | 1 : 3 |
Dutch First Division stats
| Home wins | 33% |
| Draws | 17% |
| Away wins | 50% |
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).