Go Ahead Eagles speelschema 2025/2026: kalender & clubinfo

Introduction – Season Preview and What You'll Find Here

Go Ahead Eagles, the pride of Deventer, are aiming high for the 2025/26 season. After a remarkable 2024/25 campaign—which included a 7th-place finish in the Eredivisie and their first-ever KNVB Cup victory on April 21, 2025, when they defeated AZ Alkmaar 4-2 on penalties at De Kuip—this triumph has secured the club a place in the UEFA Europa League group stage. As the team prepares for Eredivisie matches, the KNVB Cup defense, and European matches, both loyal fans and new followers won't want to miss a thing.

Melvin Boel was recently presented as the new head coach with a three-year contract. He officially signed on July 1, 2025, following the departure of Paul Simonis to VfL Wolfsburg. Under his leadership, the Eagles aim to continue their upward trend and successfully combine multiple leagues.

On this page, you'll find the complete fixture list for all competitions, easily downloadable to your calendar, plus comprehensive FAQs on kickoff times, TV broadcasts, and schedule changes. We also cover key club facts—from stadium capacity to historical top scorers—and background information on current players and rivalries. Whether you're planning a matchday trip to De Adelaarshorst or want to catch European matches on the road, this guide has everything you need to make the 2025/26 season unforgettable.

Competitions Overview

This season Go Ahead Eagles will compete in:

• Eredivisie (Dutch top division)

• KNVB Cup (cup competition)

• UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds

Full Fixture List

Below you'll find the full 2025/2026 schedule. (Dates and opponents will be published once the official program is finalized.)

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Matchday FAQs

Are the Go Ahead Eagles playing today?
Check the calendar above. If there's a match today, the Eagles will be in action.

Are they on TV?
Eredivisie matches are usually broadcast on ESPN NL and public broadcaster NOS. Europa League qualifiers can be broadcast on UEFA channels.

Can I download their full schedule?
Absolutely. Click the "Download Calendar" button to add all the matches to your calendar, with automatic updates.

Will the match dates change?
Yes—TV scheduling, European qualifying, or a busy schedule can lead to changes. The calendar file adjusts automatically; no manual updates are required.

About the Club

Club Basics

1. When was Go Ahead Eagles founded?
The club was founded on December 2, 1902, as Be Quick. In 1905, at the request of the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) to avoid confusion with another club, the name was changed to Go Ahead. In 1971, the current name Go Ahead Eagles was adopted, with the nickname "Eagles" stemming from the influence of Welsh coach Barry Hughes.

2. What are the club colors?
The traditional kit consists of red and yellow vertical stripes, in line with the historic club logo and local identity.

3. Why the nickname 'Eagles'?
The name "Eagles" was introduced in 1971 under the leadership of manager Barry Hughes. The nickname symbolizes pride, ambition, and strength—qualities associated with the eagle and aligned with the city's coat of arms.
Besides "Eagles," the club has several other nicknames:

• Kowet – phonetic representation of “Go Ahead” in the local dialect

• Pride of the IJssel

• Pride of the East

• Also called GAE, G Deventer and The Pride of the IJssel

4. What chants do fans sing?
Go Ahead Eagles fans are known for their fiery atmosphere. Popular songs include:

Eagles till I die
“I'm Eagles till I die / I know I am, sure I am / I'm Eagles till I die”

We are Go Ahead Eagles
"We are Go Ahead Eagles, Go Ahead Eagles Deventer… Don't give a damn… HEY!"

We have no points today
“We have seats, very nice ones, yellow and red, but yes, we have no points, we have no points today!”

The Club of Red and Yellow
“The Club of Red and Yellow, red and yellow, red and yellow, the Club of Red and Yellow, that's all I want.”

As a little boy
“As a little boy, I dreamed of this. An atmosphere in the stands like you don't see anywhere else. Go

These songs roll across the stands of De Adelaarshorst and enhance the unique, intimidating home atmosphere.

5. What is the stadium capacity?
The Adelaarshorst has an official capacity of 10,400 spectators and was originally built in 1920. The highest recorded attendance was 25,000 for the European Cup match against Celtic on September 29, 1965.

6. Where is the club located?
Go Ahead Eagles is based in Deventer, in the province of Overijssel. The historic stadium, De Adelaarshorst, is located on Vetkampstraat in the Oostrik district.

Go Ahead Eagles fans chant

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Current Team & Players

7. Who is the current manager?
Head coach of Go Ahead Eagles is Melvin Boel, who signed a three-year contract on July 1, 2025, following the departure of Paul Simonis. Boel was previously head coach of FC Dordrecht and was involved with Go Ahead as a trainee in 2022–23 before taking charge of next season's European campaign.

8. Who is the team captain?
The official captain for the 2024–25 season was Mats Deijl, a right-back who scored the late equalizer in the KNVB Cup final. He was also the league leader in matches won during the Conference League campaign.

9. Most valuable players?
Based on recent impact and market value, the most important players include:

• Oliver Antman – Finnish winger, signed in August 2024 for €1.5 million. Scored six goals and provided fifteen assists, was named Eredivisie Player of the Month (March 2025) and was included in the Team of the Week and Team of the Season several times.

• Victor Edvardsen – Swedish striker and club top scorer in 2024–25 with eight goals in all competitions.

• Mats Deijl – As captain and leading defender, he was the player with the most matches won in the Conference League and was crucial in the cup victory.

10. Top scorers in the club's history?
According to historical Eredivisie data, Go Ahead Eagles' all-time top scorers are:

• Cees van Kooten – 198 goals

• Wietse Veenstra – 135 goals

• Oeki Hoekema – 119 goals

History & Records

11. How many trophies has Go Ahead Eagles won?

• Dutch National Championship: 4 titles — 1916–17, 1921–22, 1929–30, 1932–33

• KNVB Cup: 1 title — 2024–25, a historic first major national cup

• Second Division: champions 1958–59

12. When did they last win the league?
Go Ahead Eagles last won the league title in 1932–33, the end of a golden era that included titles in 1929–30 and 1932–33.

13. Who is the club's most successful manager?

• Willem Hesselink led the club to several national titles at the beginning of the 20th century, laying the foundation for its historic success.

• René Hake (2021–2024) ensured promotion to the Eredivisie and stability at the highest level in modern times.

• Paul Simonis (2024–25) secured the club's first major trophy in almost a century with the KNVB Cup, thus writing himself into club history.

14. What's their biggest win ever?
Some of the most notable victories:

• 11–1 against Roda JC on October 7, 1962 in the First Division

• 11–0 against SC Genemuiden on August 7, 2004 in the first round of the KNVB Cup

For other early 20th-century duels, several double-digit numbers have been noted, although not all of them are widely documented.

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Featured Matches & Key Dates

In 2025/2026, pay particular attention to the following posters:

• Go Ahead Eagles vs Ajax – a showdown with the Dutch powerhouse

• Overijssel Derby: Eagles vs FC Twente – regional rivalry

• Go Ahead Eagles vs Feyenoord – a match against a title contender

• KNVB Cup – round 32/16 – chance for another cup upset

• Europa League qualifying round – crucial for European ambitions

Related Pages

• [Eredivisie fixtures 2025/2026]

• [All Go Ahead Eagles players 2025/2026]

• [This week's football matches]

YouTube Embed: emotional fan chant video in De Adelaarshorst

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