2019–20 Eerste Divisie

On 12 March 2020, all football leagues were suspended until 31 March as the Dutch government forbade events due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands. On 15 March this period was extended until 6 April. Due to the decision of the Dutch government to forbid all gatherings and events until 1 June 2020, this period was even further extended. The Dutch government announced on 21 April that all events subject to authorization, would remain forbidden at least until 1 September 2020. As a result, the KNVB announced the same day, the intention not to continue all remaining suspended competitions. A final decision would be taken after consultation with the UEFA and next the consequences would be discussed with the clubs involved. On 24 April 2020 the season was cancelled. == Teams ==

A total of 20 teams took part in the league. FC Twente gained promotion to the Eredivisie, and was replaced by NAC Breda, who finished bottom in the 2018–19 Eredivisie. Sparta Rotterdam and RKC Waalwijk won the post-season playoff, and were replaced in the 2019–20 Eerste Divisie by Excelsior and De Graafschap. At an extraordinary KNVB federation meeting on 7 June 2018, representatives of amateur and professional football reached an agreement to renew the football pyramid as of the 2019–20 season. Part of the Agreement was that no promotion/relegation would take place between the Eerste and Tweede Divisie this season. Personnel and kits == Standings ==

As the competition was cancelled, below is the situation on 9 March 2020, the date the last matches were played. Positions by round The table lists the positions of teams after completion of each round. == Period tables ==

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 == Fixtures/results ==

Results by round == Season statistics ==

Top scorers Hat-tricks(+) Assists Attendance == References ==