League-position context
GO Ahead Eagles rank18th
Excelsior rank12th
GO Ahead Eagles points23
Excelsior points37
GO Ahead Eagles: #18 · 23 pts · GD -41
58 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
Excelsior: #12 · 37 pts · GD -17
44 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.