| Season | 2017–18 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1 September 2017 – 25 May 2018 |
| Champions | Ajax (2nd title) |
| Champions League | Ajax |
| Matches played | 110 |
| Goals scored | 415 (3.77 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Katja Snoeijs (25 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Twente 7-0 Achilles '29 |
| Biggest away win | Excelsior/Barendrecht 0-7 PSV Eindhoven |
| Highest scoring | Alkmaar 1-7 PEC Zwolle PSV Eindhoven 2-6 Ajax |
| ← 2016–17 2018–19 → | |
The 2017–18 Eredivisie Vrouwen was the eight season of the Netherlands women's professional football league. The season took place from 1 September 2017 to 25 May 2018 with nine teams. Ajax successfully defended its league title by going undefeated in the championship play-off after finishing second in the regular season behind FC Twente.
Teams
AchillesADOAjaxAlkmaarExcelsiorHeerenveenPSVTwenteZwolleclass=notpageimage| Location of teams in the Eredivisie 2017–18
On 1 March 2017, Telstar announced it was being replaced in the league by new club VV Alkmaar. On 10 April 2017, Excelsior Barendrecht became the ninth team in the league. On 21 April 2017, VV Alkmaar was officially formed.
| Team | City / Town | Venue(s) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles '29 | Groesbeek | Sportpark De Heikant | 4,500 |
| ADO Den Haag | The Hague | Cars Jeans Stadion | 15,000 |
| Sportpark Nieuw Hanenburg | 1,500 | ||
| AFC Ajax | Amsterdam | Sportpark De Toekomst | 2,000 |
| VV Alkmaar | Alkmaar | Rabobank IJmond Stadion (Velsen) | 3,625 |
| Sportpark De Wending (Heerhugowaard) | 1,000 | ||
| AFAS Trainingscomplex (Wormerland) | 1,000 | ||
| Excelsior/Barendrecht | Rotterdam | Van Donge & De Roo Stadion | 4,500 |
| Sportpark De Bongerd (Barendrecht) | 2,100 | ||
| SC Heerenveen | Heerenveen | Sportpark Skoatterwâld | 3,000 |
| Zuidersportpark (Sneek) | 3,150 | ||
| PSV Eindhoven | Eindhoven | Jan Louwers Stadion | 4,600 |
| Sportcomplex De Herdgang | 2,500 | ||
| FC Twente | Enschede | De Grolsch Veste | 30,205 |
| Sportpark Slangenbeek (Hengelo) | 2,000 | ||
| FC Twente-trainingscentrum (Hengelo) | 1,000 | ||
| PEC Zwolle | Zwolle | MAC³PARK Stadion | 12,500 |
| Sportpark Ceintuurbaan | 3,000 |
Source: Soccerway
Format
The league had a split-season format. In the regular season, the nine teams played one another twice, once at home and once away, for a total of 16 matches each. After that, the top five teams qualified for a championship play-offs and the bottom four teams for the placement group. Championship play-off teams played each twice, for a total of 8 matches each, while placement group teams played each other three times, for a total of 9 matches each. Points earned in the regular season were halved and added to the points of the play-off stage rounds. There was no relegation nor promotion in the league, and the champion qualified to the 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions League.
Regular season
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 11 | +35 | 39 | Qualification to Championship play-off |
| 2 | Ajax | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 14 | +18 | 35 | |
| 3 | PEC Zwolle | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 26 | +8 | 24 | |
| 4 | Heerenveen | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 26 | +2 | 24 | |
| 5 | PSV | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 18 | +12 | 22 | |
| 6 | ADO Den Haag | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 25 | −1 | 22 | Qualification to Placement play-off |
| 7 | Alkmaar | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 32 | −4 | 20 | |
| 8 | Achilles '29 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 38 | −21 | 16 | |
| 9 | Excelsior/Barendrecht | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 56 | −49 | 0 |
Rules for classification: Season in progress: 1) Points; 2) Less loss points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Alphabetical order; End of season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Play-off if relevant for deciding champion, relegation or participating in a European league, otherwise by draw. 8) Penalty shoot-out (only after a play-off)
Results
| Home \ Away | ACH | ADO | AJA | ALK | EXC | HEE | PEC | PSV | TWE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles '29 | 1–0 | 0–3 | 0–1 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 0–6 | |
| ADO Den Haag | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 3–1 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 0–1 | |
| Ajax | 2–0 | 0–0 | 3–0 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 5–2 | 0–3 | 1–1 | |
| Alkmaar | 3–0 | 4–3 | 0–2 | 4–0 | 2–3 | 1–7 | 1–1 | 2–5 | |
| Excelsior/Barendrecht | 0–2 | 1–3 | 0–2 | 1–4 | 0–3 | 1–5 | 0–7 | 0–6 | |
| Heerenveen | 3–0 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 0–2 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 1–4 | 1–2 | |
| PEC Zwolle | 3–1 | 0–1 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 1–2 | 3–1 | 0–3 | |
| PSV | 1–2 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 1–0 | |
| Twente | 7–0 | 2–0 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 5–1 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 |
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Play-offs
Championship
The top five were set after matchday 16. Points of the first stage were halved.
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | SP | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajax (C) | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 10 | +15 | 18 | 38 | 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions League |
| 2 | Twente | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 19 | +5 | 20 | 35 | |
| 3 | Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 19 | −3 | 12 | 20 | |
| 4 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 22 | −8 | 12 | 20 | |
| 5 | PSV | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 27 | −9 | 11 | 16 |
Rules for classification: Season in progress: 1) Most points won; 2) Less points lost; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Alphabetical order; End of season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Play-off if relevant for deciding champion, relegation or participating in a European league, otherwise by draw. 8) Penalty shoot-out (only after a play-off)
(C) Champions
Results
| Home \ Away | AJA | HEE | PEC | PSV | TWE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax | 3–0 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 3–2 | |
| Heerenveen | 2–2 | 3–0 | 1–4 | 3–4 | |
| PEC Zwolle | 0–4 | 2–2 | 3–3 | 3–5 | |
| PSV | 2–6 | 2–4 | 1–2 | 2–4 | |
| Twente | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–3 | 5–2 |
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Placement
The bottom four were set after matchday 16. Points of the first stage were halved.
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | SP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 11 | +13 | 11 | 31 |
| 2 | Alkmaar | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 22 | −3 | 10 | 24 |
| 3 | Achilles '29 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 18 | −3 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Excelsior/Barendrecht | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 21 | −7 | 0 | 5 |
Rules for classification: Season in progress: 1) Most points won; 2) Less points lost; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Alphabetical order; End of season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Play-off if relevant for deciding champion, relegation or participating in a European league, otherwise by draw. 8) Penalty shoot-out (only after a play-off)
Results
1st and 2nd third
| Home \ Away | ACH | ADO | ALK | EXC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles '29 | 1–4 | 2–1 | 2–1 | |
| ADO Den Haag | 2–2 | 4–0 | 3–1 | |
| Alkmaar | 4–2 | 3–3 | 0–5 | |
| Excelsior/Barendrecht | 0–2 | 0–3 | 2–2 |
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
3rd third
| Home \ Away | ACH | ADO | ALK | EXC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles '29 | 1–2 | 2–2 | ||
| ADO Den Haag | 2–1 | |||
| Alkmaar | 2–1 | 5–2 | ||
| Excelsior/Barendrecht | 1–2 |
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
References
- "Vrouwen Eredivisie 2017-2018". fcupdate.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- "AJAX LANDSKAMPIOEN". vrouwenvoetbalnederland.nl (in Dutch). 19 May 2017. Archived from the original on 1 January 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- "PERSBERICHT". Telstar (in Dutch). 1 March 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-05. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- "Vrouwen van Telstar zoeken hun heil onder de vlag van Alkmaar". NOS (in Dutch). 1 March 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- "Excelsior Barendrecht treedt toe tot Eredivisie Vrouwen". KNVB (in Dutch). 10 April 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- "Oprichting VV Alkmaar". Telstar (in Dutch). 21 April 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-05. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- "Eredivisie Women 2017-2018 - Venues". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- "UITVOERINGS-/WIJZIGINGSBESLUIT – EREDIVISIE VROUWEN SEIZOEN 2017/'18" (PDF). KNVB (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- "PROGRAMMA EREDIVISIE VROUWEN SEIZOEN 2017/'18" (PDF). vrouwenvoetbalnederland.nl (in Dutch). KNVB. 5 July 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- "Eredivisie 2017/2018 - Season rules" (PDF). KNVB. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- "Eredivisie 2017/2018 - Season rules" (PDF). KNVB. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- "Eredivisie 2017/2018 - Season rules" (PDF). KNVB. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
External links
- Official website
- Season on soccerway.com
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