League-position context
De Graafschap rank6th
Excelsior rank2nd
De Graafschap points65
Excelsior points74
De Graafschap: #6 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +23
9 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Excelsior: #2 ยท 74 pts ยท GD +36
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.