FC Volendam secured a 3-1 victory over FC Dordrecht in the Eerste Divisie. The win, covered live by NH Nieuws, provided a positive result for Michael Dingsdag's side.
The club currently sits 12th in the league table with three points from three matches. They have scored five goals and conceded four, giving them a goal difference of plus one. Their next fixture is an away match against seventh-placed NAC Breda on December 6th.
How did the match against Dordrecht unfold?
FC Volendam created several chances in the first half. According to the NH Nieuws liveblog, Nick Venema opened the scoring. Shortly after, Reuven Niemeijer doubled the lead with a headed goal from an Alex Plat free-kick. Dordrecht pulled one back before halftime, but Niemeijer sealed the 3-1 final score in the second period.
The home team benefited from defensive errors by the opponent. Alex Plat was involved in multiple dangerous moments. Dordrecht goalkeeper Calvin Raatsie made several good saves but could not prevent the three goals.
What does the win mean for the league position?
The three points help FC Volendam move up the standings. With this win, they remain six points behind league leaders Heracles Almelo. Their recent form has been mixed, with a loss, win, loss pattern from their first three games.
The team can take confidence from the attacking display shown. For an up-to-date league table, you can check our standings page. The coming weeks are important to stay in touch with the chasing pack.
What is the news about former goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen?
Another development concerns a former player. Kayne van Oevelen, who made his breakthrough at FC Volendam, has found a new club. According to a report on Valencia CF's website, the Dutch goalkeeper is returning to Spain on loan from Ipswich Town.
Van Oevelen was a regular for FC Volendam during their Eerste Divisie championship season. He played over sixty official matches for the club and contributed to their promotion to the Eredivisie. His departure last season was a significant loss, but his career now continues in another league.
How did the team respond to the earlier defeat?
The victory over Dordrecht followed a disappointing result. On August 21, 2026, FC Volendam suffered a 1-0 away defeat to MVV Maastricht. Statistical data from ESPN shows the team struggled to create clear-cut chances in that match.
That defeat highlights the need for consistency. The squad must now focus on preparing for NAC Breda. The full schedule is available on our fixtures page. The coming period will show if the team can maintain the positive momentum from the Dordrecht match.
