Excelsior Maassluis is a Dutch football club from the town of Maassluis, currently playing in the Tweede Divisie, the third tier of professional football in the Netherlands. The club's home is the Sportpark Dijkpolder. Founded in 1904, Excelsior has a long history as a staple of the lower professional and top amateur leagues. They are most famous for their remarkable run to the KNVB Cup final in 1976, where they lost to PSV Eindhoven but captured the hearts of the nation. While they have not reached such heights since, the club has been a consistent presence in the second and third divisions, often acting as a feeder club for larger neighbors like Feyenoord. The current team in the Tweede Divisie aims for competitiveness and dreams of a return to the Eerste Divisie. The club is a central institution in Maassluis, with a loyal local fanbase that appreciates its history and community role. Matchdays at the Dijkpolder offer an intimate and authentic Dutch football experience.