Telstar has canceled a friendly match with RKC Waalwijk due to a busy schedule, making their game against VfL Wolfsburg in Germany on Friday their final preseason test. The club from Velsen will play at 17:00 against the former Bundesliga champions, who were relegated last season. Telstar supporters are not welcome due to previous incidents with Dutch fans.
Why was the friendly match canceled?
Telstar coach Henk Brugge and his squad have a packed schedule, leading the club to cancel the friendly with RKC Waalwijk. Instead, the match against VfL Wolfsburg will serve as the final preseason test. The club from Velsen hasn’t played in Germany since 2015, making this a rare opportunity to measure themselves against a foreign opponent.
What is the historical significance of this match?
Telstar has a rich history of international friendly matches, but it has been 36 years since the club last played in Germany. Their last defeat abroad dates back to August 1, 2015, when they lost 0-2 to KV Mechelen in Turkey. Since then, the club has remained unbeaten in Europe, a streak that is now at stake against VfL Wolfsburg.
What does this mean for the new season?
Telstar finished last season in 16th place in the Eredivisie with 27 points (6W-9D-15L) and a goal difference of 39-52 (-13). The club is 47 points behind champions PSV Eindhoven. The match against VfL Wolfsburg is an important test for the squad, which is preparing for their first official game against Sparta Rotterdam on January 31, 2027. The club hopes this friendly will help them start the new season strongly.
