Excelsior SBV earned a narrow 2-1 home victory over PEC Zwolle in a competitive Eredivisie match on Saturday, December 21, 2025. The win at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion was a crucial one for Excelsior, as they held off a late surge from their opponents to claim all three points. Excelsior took the lead and then restored their advantage after Zwolle had equalized, showing good character to see out the game. The result provides a welcome boost for Excelsior's league position, moving them away from the bottom places, while PEC Zwolle will be frustrated to leave empty-handed after a spirited second-half performance.