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The Excelsior vs Groningen line-ups tab covers Eredivisie (Netherlands), Regular Season - 15 on 5 Dec 2025 using published line-ups. It brings together the starting shapes, listed players, bench depth and coach details, so the team-sheet context sits beside the score, timeline and match stats.

Excelsior set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Stijn van Gassel, I. Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, and Rick Meissen, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 11 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. Ruben den Uil is listed as coach for this team sheet.

Groningen set up in a 4-4-2 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Etienne Vaessen, Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, and Rijk Janse, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 12 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. Dick Lukkien is listed as coach for this team sheet.