Maastricht vs Excelsior: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

MVV Maastricht host Excelsior at De Geusselt on Wednesday 28 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in the KNVB Beker (round 1). Maastricht have had 10 days of rest since playing Heracles (Keuken Kampioen Divisie); Excelsior have had 12 after facing Heerenveen and travel about 144 km. Alex Bos is the referee, averaging 3.0 yellow cards a game against a league average of 3.1.