📊 Standings First division - 2025/2026
| Pld | W-D-L | Pts | GF | GA | GD | PD | Form | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ADO Den Haag | 35 | 27-2-6 | 83 | 82 | 34 | +48 | Form: Won, Won, Won, Won, Won | |||
| 2 |  SC Cambuur | 36 | 22-9-5 | 75 | 71 | 44 | +27 | Form: Lost, Won, Lost, Drawn, Drawn | |||
| 3 |  Willem II | 35 | 17-8-10 | 59 | 52 | 40 | +12 | Form: Won, Won, Lost, Won, Won | |||
| 4 |  De Graafschap | 36 | 17-8-11 | 59 | 69 | 56 | +13 | Form: Lost, Won, Lost, Won, Drawn | |||
| 5 |  Almere City FC | 35 | 17-4-14 | 55 | 72 | 57 | +15 | Form: Won, Drawn, Won, Won, Lost | |||
| 6 |  RKC Waalwijk | 36 | 15-10-11 | 55 | 66 | 52 | +14 | Form: Drawn, Lost, Won, Drawn, Won | |||
| 7 |  Roda JC | 36 | 14-12-10 | 54 | 57 | 50 | +7 | Form: Lost, Drawn, Won, Lost, Won | |||
| 8 |  Jong PSV | 35 | 16-5-14 | 53 | 63 | 59 | +4 | Form: Lost, Lost, Lost, Lost, Won | |||
| 9 |  FC Den Bosch | 35 | 14-8-13 | 50 | 61 | 61 | 0 | Form: Lost, Won, Won, Won, Drawn | |||
| 10 |  FC Eindhoven | 36 | 14-4-18 | 46 | 50 | 65 | -15 | Form: Lost, Won, Won, Lost, Lost | |||
| 11 |  FC Dordrecht | 35 | 11-11-13 | 44 | 45 | 50 | -5 | Form: Lost, Drawn, Lost, Lost, Drawn | |||
| 12 |  VVV Venlo | 36 | 12-6-18 | 42 | 47 | 55 | -8 | Form: Lost, Drawn, Won, Lost, Drawn | |||
| 13 |  FC Emmen | 36 | 11-8-17 | 41 | 55 | 70 | -15 | Form: Lost, Lost, Drawn, Won, Lost | |||
| 14 |  Vitesse | 35 | 14-10-11 | 40 | 60 | 53 | +7 | -12 | Form: Lost, Won, Won, Drawn, Won | ||
| 15 |  Jong FC Utrecht | 34 | 10-9-15 | 39 | 52 | 58 | -6 | Form: Lost, Won, Lost, Won, Lost | |||
| 16 |  Jong AZ | 35 | 11-4-20 | 37 | 59 | 71 | -12 | Form: Lost, Drawn, Won, Won, Lost | |||
| 17 |  MVV Maastricht | 36 | 9-10-17 | 37 | 41 | 71 | -30 | Form: Drawn, Lost, Lost, Lost, Drawn | |||
| 18 |  Helmond Sport | 36 | 9-9-18 | 36 | 40 | 60 | -20 | Form: Lost, Drawn, Lost, Drawn, Drawn | |||
| 19 |  TOP Oss | 35 | 8-11-16 | 35 | 46 | 61 | -15 | Form: Lost, Drawn, Won, Lost, Won | |||
| 20 |  Jong Ajax | 35 | 8-8-19 | 32 | 47 | 68 | -21 | Form: Won, Won, Lost, Lost, Lost | |||
Pld = Matches played | W = Won | D = Drawn | L = Lost | Pts = Points | GF = Goals for | GA = Goals against | GD = Goal difference | PD = Number of points deducted | Form = Form in last 5 matches |  = Won |  = Drawn |  = Lost | |||||||||||
 = Kampioen |  = Promoted |  = Gedegradeerd |    = Periodewinnaars | |||||||||||
Teams with points deducted
The KNVB can deduct points for various reasons, such as financial problems, a suspended match or not showing up for a match. In the season 2025/2026, the following teams have had points deducted in the First division:
- Vitesse: 12 point deducted
Play-offs
⚽️ Results First division - 2025/2026
📊 Standings for each period First division - 2025/2026
Period 1 | Pld | Pts | GD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 10 | 26 | +20 |
| 2 | SC Cambuur | 10 | 23 | +9 |
| 3 | Jong PSV | 10 | 20 | +8 |
| 4 | Roda JC | 10 | 18 | +1 |
| 5 | FC Den Bosch | 10 | 17 | +3 |
| 6 | Willem II | 10 | 17 | -1 |
| 7 | FC Dordrecht | 10 | 16 | +4 |
| 8 | De Graafschap | 10 | 15 | +2 |
| 9 | RKC Waalwijk | 10 | 15 | +2 |
| 10 | Helmond Sport | 10 | 13 | -3 |
| 11 | Vitesse | 10 | 12 | -1 |
| 12 | VVV Venlo | 10 | 12 | -3 |
| 13 | MVV Maastricht | 10 | 11 | -5 |
| 14 | TOP Oss | 10 | 11 | -6 |
| 15 | FC Eindhoven | 10 | 11 | -7 |
| 16 | Almere City FC | 10 | 10 | +4 |
| 17 | FC Emmen | 10 | 10 | -6 |
| 18 | Jong AZ | 10 | 8 | -7 |
| 19 | Jong FC Utrecht | 10 | 8 | -8 |
| 20 | Jong Ajax | 10 | 6 | -6 |
Period 2 | Pld | Pts | GD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 10 | 27 | +16 |
| 2 | SC Cambuur | 10 | 21 | +10 |
| 3 | De Graafschap | 10 | 19 | +6 |
| 4 | Almere City FC | 10 | 19 | +4 |
| 5 | FC Emmen | 10 | 18 | +8 |
| 6 | Jong FC Utrecht | 10 | 18 | +6 |
| 7 | Vitesse | 10 | 15 | +1 |
| 8 | VVV Venlo | 10 | 15 | -1 |
| 9 | Roda JC | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| 10 | FC Eindhoven | 10 | 13 | -6 |
| 11 | Willem II | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| 12 | Jong AZ | 10 | 12 | -3 |
| 13 | FC Den Bosch | 10 | 12 | -4 |
| 14 | RKC Waalwijk | 10 | 11 | -4 |
| 15 | MVV Maastricht | 10 | 11 | -6 |
| 16 | Jong PSV | 10 | 11 | -7 |
| 17 | Helmond Sport | 10 | 10 | -4 |
| 18 | TOP Oss | 10 | 9 | -4 |
| 19 | FC Dordrecht | 10 | 8 | -7 |
| 20 | Jong Ajax | 10 | 6 | -6 |
Period 3 | Pld | Pts | GD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC Cambuur | 9 | 22 | +10 |
| 2 | Willem II | 9 | 17 | +8 |
| 3 | FC Dordrecht | 9 | 17 | +4 |
| 4 | Jong PSV | 9 | 16 | +5 |
| 5 | RKC Waalwijk | 9 | 15 | +6 |
| 6 | ADO Den Haag | 9 | 15 | +4 |
| 7 | Roda JC | 9 | 15 | +2 |
| 8 | De Graafschap | 9 | 15 | +2 |
| 9 | Jong Ajax | 9 | 14 | -1 |
| 10 | Almere City FC | 9 | 13 | +2 |
| 11 | Vitesse | 9 | 12 | -2 |
| 12 | Jong AZ | 9 | 10 | +2 |
| 13 | FC Eindhoven | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| 14 | FC Den Bosch | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| 15 | VVV Venlo | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| 16 | Helmond Sport | 9 | 9 | -9 |
| 17 | MVV Maastricht | 9 | 9 | -12 |
| 18 | Jong FC Utrecht | 9 | 7 | -3 |
| 19 | TOP Oss | 9 | 7 | -5 |
| 20 | FC Emmen | 9 | 5 | -12 |
Period 4 | Pld | Pts | GD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 6 | 15 | +8 |
| 2 | RKC Waalwijk | 7 | 14 | +10 |
| 3 | Vitesse | 6 | 13 | +9 |
| 4 | Willem II | 6 | 13 | +7 |
| 5 | Almere City FC | 6 | 13 | +5 |
| 6 | FC Eindhoven | 7 | 12 | -3 |
| 7 | FC Den Bosch | 6 | 11 | +2 |
| 8 | De Graafschap | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| 9 | SC Cambuur | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| 10 | TOP Oss | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 11 | Roda JC | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| 12 | FC Emmen | 7 | 8 | -5 |
| 13 | Jong AZ | 6 | 7 | -4 |
| 14 | Jong FC Utrecht | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| 15 | Jong PSV | 6 | 6 | -2 |
| 16 | Jong Ajax | 6 | 6 | -8 |
| 17 | MVV Maastricht | 7 | 6 | -7 |
| 18 | VVV Venlo | 7 | 5 | -3 |
| 19 | Helmond Sport | 7 | 4 | -4 |
| 20 | FC Dordrecht | 6 | 3 | -6 |
📔 Promotion/relegation systems First division - 2025/2026
- Number of teams that promote
- 2
- 1st period
- 10 round of play
- 2nd period
- 10 round of play
- 3rd period
- 9 round of play
- 4th period
- 9 round of play
In the event that two (or more) teams finish equal in points, the ranking will be determined as follows:
- The best goal difference;
- Total number of goals scored;
- The head-to-head result*;
- The result of an extra tiebreaking match, with possible extra time and penalty kicks.
For more information about the promotion and relegation regulations and the full schedule for the play-offs download the following official KNVB documents (PDF):
* Applies to the overall championship only, not to a period title
📊 Statistics First division - 2025/2026
- Total number of matches to be played
- 380
- Number of matches to be played
- 26 (7%)
- Total number of matches played
- 354 (93%)
- Longest winning streak (home)
- 149 (42%)
- Longest winning streak (away)
- 127 (36%)
- Total number of draws
- 78 (22%)
- Total number of goals
- 1135
- Total number of goals (home)
- 611 (54%)
- Total number of goals (away)
- 524 (46%)
- Average number of goals per match
- 3,21
- Biggest victory (home)
- FC Emmen - FC Eindhoven (6 - 0)
Roda JC - FC Den Bosch (6 - 0) - Biggest victory (away)
- MVV Maastricht - Willem II (0 - 5)
- Matches with the most goals scored
- SC Cambuur - PSV (5 - 3)
FC Utrecht - PSV (5 - 3)
🗒 Results matrix First division - 2025/2026
| 1. ADO Den Haag | 2. Jong Ajax | 3. Almere City FC | 4. Jong AZ | 5. SC Cambuur | 6. FC Den Bosch | 7. FC Dordrecht | 8. FC Eindhoven | 9. FC Emmen | 10. De Graafschap | 11. Helmond Sport | 12. MVV Maastricht | 13. Jong PSV | 14. RKC Waalwijk | 15. Roda JC | 16. TOP Oss | 17. Jong FC Utrecht | 18. Vitesse | 19. VVV Venlo | 20. Willem II | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ADO Den Haag | 4 - 2 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 4 | 1 - 2 | 2 - 1 | 3 - 0 | 4 - 0 | 2 - 1 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 0 | 3 - 0 | 1 - 2 | 17 Apr | 4 - 0 | 5 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 5 - 1 | |
| 2. Jong Ajax | 1 - 3 | 0 - 2 | 4 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 3 - 2 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 3 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 2 | 4 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 - 2 | 2 - 2 | 13 Apr | 24 Apr | 2 - 0 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 1 | |
| 3. Almere City FC | 1 - 0 | 3 - 2 | 1 - 3 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 17 Apr | 5 - 0 | 4 - 2 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 1 | 4 - 0 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 3 - 2 | 4 - 0 | 2 - 2 | 3 - 0 | 0 - 1 | |
| 4. Jong AZ | 0 - 4 | 1 - 2 | 3 - 4 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 0 - 2 | 2 - 3 | 1 - 3 | 2 - 0 | 1 - 1 | 13 Apr | 2 - 3 | 24 Apr | 0 - 1 | 1 - 4 | 4 - 0 | 0 - 2 | 4 - 0 | |
| 5. SC Cambuur | 2 - 0 | 3 - 1 | 3 - 2 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 4 - 0 | 5 - 3 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 24 Apr | 3 - 1 | 2 - 2 | |
| 6. FC Den Bosch | 24 Apr | 2 - 0 | 5 - 2 | 2 - 3 | 1 - 1 | 3 - 3 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 2 | 2 - 2 | 5 - 2 | 20 Apr | 2 - 0 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 1 | |
| 7. FC Dordrecht | 12 Apr | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 3 - 2 | 3 - 4 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 1 | 3 - 0 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 0 - 3 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 2 - 0 | 24 Apr | |
| 8. FC Eindhoven | 0 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 3 - 2 | 3 - 2 | 3 - 3 | 1 - 3 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 1 | 24 Apr | 5 - 0 | 4 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 3 | 3 - 4 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 4 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 2 | |
| 9. FC Emmen | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 4 | 4 - 2 | 2 - 4 | 3 - 1 | 2 - 0 | 6 - 0 | 24 Apr | 4 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 2 | 0 - 3 | |
| 10. De Graafschap | 1 - 2 | 4 - 0 | 3 - 2 | 5 - 0 | 17 Apr | 1 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 2 - 0 | 2 - 3 | 3 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 3 - 2 | 1 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 4 | 3 - 2 | 1 - 1 | |
| 11. Helmond Sport | 1 - 3 | 2 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 4 - 2 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 0 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 3 | 1 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 2 - 2 | 17 Apr | 2 - 2 | |
| 12. MVV Maastricht | 3 - 4 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 3 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 4 | 0 - 1 | 3 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 3 - 3 | 0 - 0 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 3 | 0 - 0 | 24 Apr | 2 - 2 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 1 | 0 - 5 | |
| 13. Jong PSV | 0 - 3 | 17 Apr | 2 - 3 | 1 - 0 | 3 - 2 | 3 - 0 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 3 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 4 - 0 | 2 - 2 | 3 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 0 | 3 - 3 | 0 - 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 1 | |
| 14. RKC Waalwijk | 1 - 3 | 2 - 1 | 2 - 0 | 2 - 1 | 4 - 2 | 2 - 3 | 1 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 5 - 0 | 1 - 4 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 24 Apr | 1 - 2 | 2 - 0 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 2 - 3 | |
| 15. Roda JC | 0 - 3 | 3 - 3 | 2 - 0 | 2 - 3 | 1 - 1 | 6 - 0 | 1 - 2 | 0 - 0 | 17 Apr | 1 - 0 | 1 - 1 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 2 | 1 - 4 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 2 | 0 - 1 | |
| 16. TOP Oss | 3 - 4 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 0 - 3 | 1 - 2 | 17 Apr | 0 - 3 | 2 - 1 | 4 - 0 | 2 - 3 | 0 - 3 | 4 - 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 2 | 3 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 3 | |
| 17. Jong FC Utrecht | 2 - 2 | 4 - 3 | 2 - 3 | 0 - 0 | 2 - 4 | 3 - 2 | 3 - 1 | 17 Apr | 1 - 2 | 2 - 3 | 1 - 0 | 3 - 1 | 5 - 3 | 2 - 0 | 1 - 3 | 0 - 0 | 13 Apr | 2 - 2 | 1 - 1 | |
| 18. Vitesse | 2 - 1 | 6 - 1 | 1 - 3 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 4 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 3 - 3 | 1 - 2 | 3 - 1 | 17 Apr | 3 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 2 - 2 | 0 - 0 | 2 - 0 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 2 | |
| 19. VVV Venlo | 0 - 3 | 0 - 1 | 24 Apr | 1 - 3 | 3 - 0 | 0 - 1 | 3 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 4 - 0 | 3 - 3 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 3 | 3 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 0 - 2 | |
| 20. Willem II | 0 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 12 Apr | 17 Apr | 0 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 2 - 1 | 3 - 0 | 2 - 1 |
🗺 Competition structure First division - 2025/2026 (geographical)
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About First division - 2025/2026
The First division is one of the national and district amateur leagues in Dutch football. This competition is organized by the KNVB. During the season 2025/2026 , clubs compete against each other in a fixed competition format, with the aim of finishing as high as possible in the rankings.
The league consists of 20 teams and is played according to a system with promotion and relegation. Matches are typically played from August or September through May or June, making the season a full year of football.
On this page of HollandseVelden.nl, you will find the current standings, the full fixtures, all results, and additional statistics for the First division 2025/2026.
Frequently asked questions about First division - 2025/2026
When does First division - 2025/2026 start and end?
The 2025/2026 season of First division starts in August 2025 and runs until May 2026. The exact dates are determined by the KNVB for national amateur football or the relevant district for the other competitions.
How many teams participate in First division - 2025/2026?
20 clubs participate in First division - 2025/2026 and play a whole competition against each other during the season.
Which teams participate in First division - 2025/2026?
The following 20 teams participate in First division - 2025/2026: ADO Den Haag, Ajax, Almere City FC, AZ, SC Cambuur, FC Den Bosch, FC Dordrecht, FC Eindhoven, FC Emmen, De Graafschap, Helmond Sport, MVV Maastricht, PSV, RKC Waalwijk, Roda JC, TOP Oss, FC Utrecht, Vitesse, VVV Venlo, Willem II.
How does the competition format of First division - 2025/2026 work?
The teams are placed in a single competition and play a full round-robin against each other, with home and away games. Based on the final standings, clubs can be promoted to a higher level, relegated to a lower league, or qualify for the playoffs, depending on the applicable promotion and relegation rules.
Where can I find the current status of First division - 2025/2026?
The current standings of First division - 2025/2026 can be found on this page of HollandseVelden.nl and are automatically updated after matches have been played.
Where can I see the fixtures and results of First division - 2025/2026?
On this page of HollandseVelden.nl, you will find the complete competition program and all results of First division - 2025/2026 clearly together.
Where can I see First division - 2025/2026 statistics?
On this page of HollandseVelden.nl, you will find extensive statistics of First division - 2025/2026, such as the number of games played and remaining, home and away wins, draws, the total and average number of goals per game, the number of losses and clean sheets, the number of games without scoring, and notable results.
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