Excelsior SBV and SC Telstar shared the points in a 2-2 draw in their Eredivisie encounter on January 18, 2026. The final score at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion reflected a fairly even contest where both teams had periods of dominance but ultimately canceled each other out. Telstar struck first with a well-taken goal, but Excelsior responded before halftime to level the match. The second half saw Excelsior take the lead for the first time, only for Telstar to find a late equalizer to secure a point. A key moment was a spectacular long-range effort for Telstar's first goal, while Excelsior's penalty conversion was a crucial incident. The result did little to alter either team's position dramatically in the lower half of the league table, but the point was more valuable for Telstar in their relegation fight. Both managers likely took positives from their teams' attacking play but will be concerned by the defensive lapses.