Excelsior vs FC Groningen: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 11 October

What to know

Excelsior host FC Groningen in round 8 of the Eredivisie on Sunday 11 October 2026. Kickoff is at 17:45 Mecca time at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Rotterdam. The match is on TV in 1 country, on channels including Canal+, Watch ESPN, ESPN Extra.

FC Groningen go into this one with 9 players out.
Too close to call: Excelsior 37% vs FC Groningen 37%.
Excelsior have scored in each of their last 7 matches.
FC Groningen have scored in each of their last 7 matches.

Which channel shows Excelsior vs FC Groningen?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 1 country

Match prediction

37%

26%

37%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Excelsior

FC Groningen

Who is out: Excelsior and FC Groningen

Excelsior

Miliano Jonathans Cruciate Ligament Tear

FC Groningen

Ryan MetuUnknown Injury
Tyrique MerceraUnknown Injury
Travis HernesUnknown Injury
Nikolas BrandisUnknown Injury
Elvis van der LaanUnknown Injury
Wouter PrinsUnknown Injury
Stije Resink Cruciate Ligament Injury, until 1 Jan
Malcolm Jeng Achilles tendon rupture, until 1 May
Rijk JanseCruciate Ligament Tear, until 1 Jul

Stadium: Van Donge & De Roo Stadion

CityRotterdam

Capacity4,500

SurfaceArtificial turf

Open in maps Stadium guide

Table: Eredivisie

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	AZ Alkmaar	7	6	1	0	+12	19
2	Feyenoord	7	5	2	0	+18	17
3	PSV	7	5	1	1	+14	16
4	FC Twente	7	5	1	1	+8	16
5	Ajax	7	4	2	1	+12	14
6	Fortuna Sittard	7	4	1	2	-1	13
7	Excelsior	7	3	2	2	+6	11
8	FC Groningen	7	3	2	2	+2	11
9	Go Ahead Eagles	7	2	4	1	+2	10
10	SC Heerenveen	7	2	3	2	+2	9
11	NEC Nijmegen	7	2	2	3	-1	8
12	Sparta Rotterdam	7	1	2	4	-7	5
13	Telstar	7	1	2	4	-7	5
14	SC Cambuur	7	1	2	4	-9	5
15	FC Utrecht	7	1	2	4	-13	5
16	PEC Zwolle	7	1	1	5	-14	4
17	ADO Den Haag	7	0	2	5	-10	2
18	Willem II	7	0	2	5	-14	2

Questions and answers

What time does Excelsior vs FC Groningen kick off?

Excelsior vs FC Groningen kicks off on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 17:45 Mecca time (14:45 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Excelsior vs FC Groningen?

The match is on TV in 1 country. Channels include Canal+, Watch ESPN, ESPN Extra. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Excelsior vs FC Groningen being played?

At Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in Rotterdam, which holds 4,500 people.

Who is expected to win, Excelsior or FC Groningen?

Excelsior 37%, draw 26%, FC Groningen 37%.

How can I watch Excelsior vs FC Groningen if it isn't shown in my country?

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