Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17' | Excelsior | Goal — I. Yegoian (assist: G. de Regt) | 0-1 | |
| 31' | Excelsior | Goal — N. Naujoks (assist: I. Yegoian) | 0-2 | |
| 42' | Excelsior | Goal — D. Garden (assist: S. Janssen) | 0-3 | |
| 46' | Cambuur | Substitution — R. Mulders on, M. Costarelli off | 0-3 | |
| 46' | Cambuur | Substitution — R. van de Pavert on, S. Bouhoudane off | 0-3 | |
| 65' | Cambuur | Substitution — L. Jetten on, E. Apkakou off | 0-3 | |
| 69' | Excelsior | Goal — N. Naujoks (assist: S. Janssen) | 0-4 | |
| 74' | Excelsior | Substitution — D. Garden on, N. Groen off | 0-4 | |
| 75' | Excelsior | Substitution — N. Martens on, C. Widell off | 0-4 | |
| 75' | Excelsior | Substitution — I. Yegoian on, A. Sliti off | 0-4 | |
| 81' | Cambuur | Substitution — S. Vink on, W. van der Goot off | 0-4 | |
| 81' | Excelsior | Substitution — S. Janssen on, O. Turay off | 0-4 | |
| 85' | Excelsior | Substitution — G. de Regt on, I. Silva Timas off | 0-4 |
Excelsior dismantled Cambuur with a devastating first-half display, racing to a 3-0 lead by the interval before adding a fourth in the second period for a 0-4 rout at Cambuur Stadion. The visitors dominated where it mattered most, with nine shots on target compared to Cambuur's two, and they made every one of their chances count. Irakli Yegoian was the standout performer, his assured display earning him an 8.9 rating as he controlled the tempo and helped keep Cambuur at arm's length throughout. The home side huffed and puffed with 11 shots but managed little of real substance. Excelsior's superior efficiency in front of goal was the difference—they took their chances ruthlessly while Cambuur's attacking efforts lacked the cutting edge needed to breach a well-organized defence. It was a humbling afternoon for the hosts, and one that will take some getting over.
The Matchup
Cambuur 0-4 Excelsior was the final score at Cambuur Stadion, in a game where Excelsior did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 47% in favour of Cambuur, Excelsior made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 11 attempts from Cambuur against 18 from Excelsior over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Excelsior, and Cambuur pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Cambuur vs Excelsior Lineups
Looking Ahead
Cambuur does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at PEC Zwolle, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when PEC Zwolle vs Cambuur going to play at 11 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
Excelsior, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Groningen, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Excelsior vs Groningen going to play at 11 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.