Excelsior

Vitesse Vitesse Arnhem's dreadful start to the Eredivisie season continued with a 1-1 draw at home to Heerenveen on Saturday.

Feyenoord Marvin Peersman's red card proved to be costly as two late Feyenoord goals consigned Dordrecht to an eight consecutive defeat on Saturday.

AZ Alkmaar Marco van Basten was absent from the dugout as his AZ side recorded a 3-1 Eredivisie win at Dordrecht.

Groningen Cambuur hoisted themselves up to third in the Eredivisie thanks to an excellent 3-0 win against local rivals Groningen on Sunday.

Ajax Ajax begin their hunt for a record fifth-consecutive Eredivisie title against Vitesse at the Amsterdam Arena on Sunday.

Ajax Ajax will be aiming to make amends for a poor away start to last season when they travel to AZ in the Eredivisie on Sunday.

AZ Alkmaar Marco van Basten's reign as AZ head coach started smoothly as his side recorded a straightforward 3-0 win at Heracles.

Excelsior Utrecht missed a chance to steal a march on their Eredivisie top-eight rivals as Carlo de Reuver rescued a 2-2 draw for Utrecht on Friday.

Ronald Koeman Matthijs de Ligt questioned the Eredivisie's quality after a thumping Ajax win, and his national team boss has some sympathy.

Alfons Groenendijk Excelsior have confirmed Fons Groenendijk as their new head coach following Marinus Dijkhuizen's departure.