# Eredivisie football season developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eredivisie-football-season-developments > Updated: 2026-09-04T08:14:00.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 5. The Eredivisie season began with NEC Nijmegen securing a 4-1 away victory against Willem II. NEC recovered from a previous loss to Telstar, with goals from Adam Tahaui, Tjaronn Chery, Bryan Linssen, and substitute Kaj Sierhuis. NEC manager Dick Schreuder noted the performance was a step forward but emphasized the need to manage physical demands ahead of Champions League play-offs against FK Bodø/Glimt. AZ Alkmaar moved to the top of the standings following a 4-1 win over FC Utrecht, with goals from Peer Koopmeiners, Weslley Patati, Mexx Meerdink, and Ayoub Oufkir. FC Groningen also achieved a 4-1 victory against ADO Den Haag, featuring goals from Thom van Bergen, Brynjólfur Willumsson, David van der Werff, and Nils Eggens. Both AZ Alkmaar and FC Groningen hold six points from two matches. In other results, FC Twente secured a 3-1 victory over PEC Zwolle. Feyenoord experienced a setback at De Kuip, drawing 2-2 against Go Ahead Eagles after squandering a 2-0 lead. The Eagles' comeback was driven by goals from Soren Tengstedt and Stefan Sigurdarson, marking Feyenoord’s first points loss of the season. Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst previously expressed concerns regarding the team’s ability to “maintain high intensity for the full ninety minutes.” AZ Alkmaar has maintained its undefeated status, most recently securing a 5-2 win over Go Ahead Eagles with standout performances from Lewis Schouten, Mateo Chávez, and Dave Kwakman. Ajax recorded a 0-4 victory against Telstar, with analysts noting an improved squad quality and a more controlled style of play. While Davy Klaassen contributed to the Ajax scoreline, some analysts expressed skepticism regarding high-cost signings like Marcos Leonardo, noting that players acquired on free transfers have shown more immediate value. In the fifth week of the season, Willem II suffered a 0-3 home defeat against Excelsior. ## Claims - NEC defeated Willem II with a score of 4-1 in Tilburg. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Adam Tahaui scored the opening goal in first-half stoppage time during his debut. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tjaronn Chery scored the second goal for NEC. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Bryan Linssen scored the third goal for NEC. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kaj Sierhuis scored the fourth goal for NEC shortly after coming on as a substitute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Thomas Verheydt scored the lone goal for Willem II. (corroborated by 3 sources) - NEC will face FK Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League play-offs. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tjaronn Chery became the oldest NEC goalscorer in the Eredivisie at age 38. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Willem II loses 0-3 to Excelsior as Nathan Tjoe-A-On plays full match Willem II lost 0-3 to Excelsior in the Eredivisie despite Nathan Tjoe-A-On playing the full match. Additionally, the club signed Manchester United striker Chidozie Obi-Martin on loan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/willem-ii-loses-0-3-to-excelsior-as-nathan-tjoe-a-on-plays-full-match ### 2026-08-31: Ajax and AZ Alkmaar secure decisive victories in Eredivisie action Ajax secured a 0-4 win over Telstar amid praise for squad development, while AZ Alkmaar remains undefeated in the Eredivisie following a dominant 5-2 victory. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-and-az-alkmaar-secure-decisive-victories-in-eredivisie-action ### 2026-08-15: NEC Nijmegen defeats Willem II 4-1 in Eredivisie recovery NEC Nijmegen bounced back in the Eredivisie with a dominant 4-1 win over Willem II, featuring a debut goal from Adam Tahaui as they prepare for Champions League play-offs against Bodø/Glimt. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nec-nijmegen-defeats-willem-ii-4-1-in-away-victory ### 2026-08-15: Eredivisie: AZ Alkmaar takes lead as Groningen and Twente secure wins AZ Alkmaar takes the Eredivisie lead after a 4-1 win over Utrecht, while FC Groningen defeated ADO Den Haag 4-1 and Feyenoord drew 2-2 with Go Ahead Eagles. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eredivisie-football-az-alkmaar-and-nec-nijmegen-face-key-matchups ### 2026-08-10: Willem II vs NEC Nijmegen Eredivisie match preview Willem II prepares to host NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, with statistical models highlighting Willem II's home defensive strength against NEC Nijmegen's offensive capabilities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/willem-ii-vs-nec-nijmegen-eredivisie-match-preview --- Cite as: Eredivisie football season developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eredivisie-football-season-developments