ADO Den Haag is on the cusp of promotion to the Eredivisie, even as SC Cambuur’s title ambitions are facing a challenge as the Dutch Keuken Kampioen Divisie season heats up.
ADO Den Haag secured a crucial victory against FC Emmen on Wednesday, March 13, 2026, continuing their strong push for a return to the top flight. Pascal Mulder, returning to face his former club, was a key figure in the match, stating, “Postema mag niet tegen mij scoren vrijdag” (Postema is not allowed to score against me on Friday), according to Dagblad van het Noorden.
The win for ADO Den Haag places them in a strong position to claim a playoff spot and potentially automatic promotion. An inspiring story has emerged surrounding the team’s support, with one fan, Ed, 53, eagerly anticipating the potential promotion despite a serious illness, as reported by AD.nl.
Meanwhile, SC Cambuur, despite remaining near the top of the standings, stumbled in their recent match, impacting their title challenge. As of March 14, 2026, the league table shows ADO Den Haag leading with 68 points after 30 games, closely followed by SC Cambuur with 66 points after 29 games. Jong PSV is third with 50 points after 30 games, according to ESPN.
Cambuur secured a playoff spot as the winner of Period 2, and Willem II also qualified by winning Period 3, as noted in NU.
Looking back at recent encounters, SC Cambuur defeated FC Emmen 3-2 on October 3, 2025, while FC Emmen previously won 3-0 on April 4, 2025, and 1-3 on September 29, 2024. FC Emmen also secured a 2-0 victory on February 23, 2024, and the teams drew 2-2 on August 11, 2023. The upcoming match between Emmen and Cambuur is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at De Oude Meerdijk at 3:00 PM in Emmen, Netherlands. ESPN provides details on the match.
The league standings as of late March 2026 demonstrate a tight race for promotion, with several teams vying for a spot in the Eredivisie. ESPN provides a comprehensive overview of the standings and team performance.
The scenario for promotion for both ADO Den Haag and Cambuur is detailed in ESPN.nl, outlining all possible outcomes as the season progresses.
