1995–96 KNVB Cup


The 78th edition of the KNVB Cup started on August 12, 1995. The final was played on May 16, 1996: PSV beat Sparta 5–2 and won the cup for the seventh time. A total of 60 clubs participated.

Teams

The matches of the group stage were played between August 12 and September 16, 1995. 56 clubs participated, 28 advanced to the next round.
TeamPts
1. FC Groningen E9
2. Cambuur Leeuw. 16
3. Veendam 13
4. VV Appingedam A0

TeamPts
1. FC Twente E9
2. FC Zwolle 16
3. STEVO A3
4. SC Enschede A0

TeamPts
1. MVV 19
2. Fortuna Sittard E6
3. SV Panningen A3
4. Wilhelmina '08 A0

TeamPts
1. Willem II E9
2. VVV-Venlo 14
3. FC Eindhoven 14
4. SV TOP A0

TeamPts
1. NAC Breda E9
2. Young Sparta6
3. VV Baronie A3
4. Excelsior 10

TeamPts
1. FC Utrecht E9
2. ADO Den Haag 16
3. Kozakken Boys A1
4. VIOS A1

TeamPts
1. Vitesse Arnhem E7
2. Dordrecht'90 14
3. Young Ajax3
4. HVV Hollandia A1

TeamPts
1. Sparta E9
2. Telstar 16
3. FC Lisse A1
4. VV Katwijk A1

E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams

Knock-out Stage

First round

The matches of the first knock-out round were played on November 28, 29 and 30, 1995. The four highest ranked Eredivisie clubs from last season entered the tournament this round.
E four Eredivisie entrants

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played on January 24, 1996.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on February 28, 1996.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 6, 1996.

Final

PSV would participate in the Cup Winners' Cup