Sparta 2-3 Excelsior - Result & Match Stats (Eredivisie)

Sparta vs Excelsior - result

Sparta 2-3 Excelsior in Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam on 17 May 2026. Scorers: Ayoni Santos, Milan Zonneveld for Sparta; Noah Naujoks, Arthur Zagré for Excelsior. In their last 6 meetings, Sparta have won 4, Excelsior 2, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sparta vs Excelsior?

Sparta 2-3 Excelsior in Eredivisie on Sunday 17 May 2026 at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel. Scorers: Ayoni Santos, Milan Zonneveld for Sparta; Noah Naujoks, Arthur Zagré for Excelsior.

Where was Sparta vs Excelsior played?

Sparta vs Excelsior was played at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel in Rotterdam, the home ground of Sparta.

What is Sparta's recent form?

Sparta's last five results read D L L D L (oldest to newest): 2 draws and 3 losses.

What is Excelsior's recent form?

Excelsior's last five results read L D W W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Sparta and Excelsior?

Across the last 6 meetings Sparta have won 4, Excelsior have won 2 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Excelsior 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam on 29 August 2026 in the Eredivisie.

Who is the standout player for Sparta?

Milan Zonneveld leads Sparta with 6 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Excelsior?

Irakli Yegoian leads Excelsior with 5 assists across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Sparta vs Excelsior?

Allard Lindhout refereed Sparta vs Excelsior, averaging 21.7 fouls and 4.7 yellow cards per game this season.

Sparta vs Excelsior - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
29 Aug 2026	Eredivisie	Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam	2-1
14 Sep 2025	Eredivisie	Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam	0-1
17 Feb 2024	Eredivisie	Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior	4-2
1 Oct 2023	Eredivisie	Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam	2-1
5 Mar 2023	Eredivisie	Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam	1-4
14 Jan 2023	Eredivisie	Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior	1-0

Sparta 2-3 Excelsior: match stats

Stat	Sparta	Excelsior
Possession	53%	47%
Shots	18	16
Shots on target	5	4
Corners	5	2
Fouls	11	15
Yellow cards	4	0
Tackles	12	11
Passes	420	383

Sparta vs Excelsior goals and red cards

Sparta: A. Santos, M. Zonneveld. Excelsior: G. Vianello (own goal) 14', A. Zagré 50', N. Naujoks 62'.

Sparta season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	12 of 18
Goals against	2.4	16 of 18
Shots	14.3	10 of 18
Shots on target	5.1	9 of 18
Fouls	10.3	11 of 18
Tackles	17.2	4 of 18
Passes	384.5	14 of 18
Corners	5.6	8 of 18

Sparta player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Milan Zonneveld (6), Jens Toornstra (2), Lushendry Edward Martes (2).
Assists: Isaac Babadi (3), Bas Kuipers (3), Shunsuke Mito (2).
Shots: Milan Zonneveld (25), Casper Terho (13), Robin van Cruijsen (13).
Fouls: Lushendry Edward Martes (12), Milan Zonneveld (11), Bruno Martins Indi (10).

Excelsior season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	14 of 18
Goals against	1.9	9 of 18
Shots	10.6	17 of 18
Shots on target	3.8	15 of 18
Fouls	11.6	6 of 18
Tackles	14.1	13 of 18
Passes	406.9	12 of 18
Corners	3.8	17 of 18

Excelsior player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Aymen Sliti (3), David Garden (3), Irakli Yegoian (3).
Assists: Irakli Yegoian (5), Simon Janssen (3), Ilano Silva Timas (1).
Shots: Irakli Yegoian (20), Aymen Sliti (19), David Garden (13).
Fouls: David Garden (12), Lennard Hartjes (12), Simon Janssen (11).