Telstar fell 2-1 to Almere City in a pre‑season friendly on the Veluwe

Telstar were beaten 2-1 by Almere City on 6 July 2026 in their first pre‑season match, played at SV Wissel. The Eredivisie side came under pressure from the Keuken Kampioen Divisie opponents and could not hold onto the halftime draw. Bas Huisman scored the decisive goal after a solo effort.

How did the match unfold?

Telstar dominated the first half. After a mistake by Almere keeper Tristen Kuijsten, who missed Jelani Seedorf, Seedorf put Telstar ahead 0-1. Almere City responded and Ferdy Druijf equalised just before the break. The second half saw coach Anoush Dastgir introduce a new lineup, giving Almere City the edge. Huisman slipped the ball past Ronald Koeman junior, sealing the win.

What does this mean for Telstar?

Even though it was a friendly, the 2-1 loss highlights work still needed before the Eredivisie campaign. Telstar currently sit 14th in the Eredivisie with 37 points (9W‑10D‑15L) and a recent form of WWWWD, a four‑game winning streak. The club’s season tally of 49 goals scored and 55 conceded (‑6) remains a concern, especially as they sit 47 points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven.

What’s next for Telstar?

After the defeat, Telstar return to Emmeloord for the final training days before the league opener. Coach Henk Brugge will review the errors from the friendly and tighten the attack, particularly after the missed chances by Seedorf and Druijf. The next official match is against FC Volendam, who recently beat Telstar 2-1 on 17 May 2026. Supporters hope the recent run of form can be turned into points in the competition.