Telstar played a remarkable Eredivisie match against SC Cambuur on Sunday, September 6th that resulted in zero statistics for both teams. The BBC reported the unique situation where neither Telstar nor Cambuur registered possession, shots, fouls, or corners.
The referee for this encounter was Joey Kooij, assisted by video assistant Martijn Vos. The assistant referees were Dyon Fikkert and Roy de Nas, while Niels Boel served as fourth official. Johan Balder performed the role of assistant VAR during the match at Telstar Stadium.
What were the teams' positions?
Telstar entered this match fourteenth in the Eredivisie with three points from three games. Henk Brugge's team had one win, no draws, and two losses, with recent form showing loss-loss-win. They have scored three goals this season while conceding eight, resulting in a negative five goal difference. In the title race, they trail leaders PSV Eindhoven by ten points.
Cambuur stood bottom of the table in eighteenth place with zero points before the match. Manager Johan Plat saw his team lose all three opening league fixtures. Both coaches opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation, suggesting tactical parity ahead of the clash.
What were the recent results?
Telstar's season began with a 4-0 defeat to Ajax, followed by a 3-1 loss to Sparta Rotterdam. Their only victory came against NEC Nijmegen with a 1-2 scoreline. In preparatory friendly matches, Telstar lost to Wolfsburg (3-1) and again to Sparta Rotterdam (1-0).
Cambuur's league campaign started with a 4-1 defeat to Twente, followed by a 5-2 loss to Feyenoord and a 3-1 defeat to Fortuna Sittard. In friendly matches they suffered heavy losses to Excelsior (4-0) and Bologna (3-1). The complete standings are available on our site.
How did previous meetings go?
Recent history between the clubs shows mixed results. On July 19th, 2025, Telstar won 0-2 in a friendly match against Cambuur. In the Eerste Divisie on January 31st, 2025, Cambuur won 2-1, while on November 29th, 2024 the teams drew 2-2 in Velsen-Zuid.
The statistics from these historical encounters are on our stats page, where you can also view individual performances of Telstar players. The Telstar squad for this season is available in our squad overview.
What are the upcoming fixtures?
Telstar's next challenge is an away match against FC Twente on September 9th, 2026. Twente currently sits eighth in the Eredivisie table, promising a tough test for Henk Brugge's team. The full schedule of upcoming matches can be consulted in our fixtures calendar.
After the Twente encounter, Telstar must continue working on their league position as they attempt to close the gap with the top. The match against Cambuur on September 6th remains a notable chapter in their season.
