Fortuna Sittard bounced back from a previous heavy defeat to claim a 2-1 home victory against Excelsior SBV on February 21, 2026. In this Eredivisie fixture at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, the hosts showed resilience to secure three important points in their battle for league position. After a difficult result against Ajax, Fortuna started strongly, taking the game to Excelsior and establishing a lead. Excelsior fought back to equalize, setting up a tense final period, but Fortuna found a late goal to snatch the win. This victory would have been a massive morale booster for the squad and their supporters, providing crucial momentum. For Excelsior, it was another narrow defeat on the road, adding pressure as they sought to climb away from the relegation zone.