1996–97 KNVB Cup


The 1996-97 KNVB Cup was the 79th edition of the Dutch national football annual knockout tournament for the KNVB Cup. 78 teams contested, beginning on 1 June 1996 and ending at the final on 8 May 1997.
Roda JC beat sc Heerenveen 4–2 and won the cup for the first time.

Teams

Preliminary round

The matches of the preliminary round were played on 1, 2, 6 and 9 June 1996. Except for Eerste Divisie club FC Den Bosch, only amateur clubs and two youth teams participated.

Group stage

The matches of the group stage were played between August 15 and October 1, 1996. Except for four Eredivisie clubs, all other participants entered the tournament this round. 56 clubs participated, 28 advanced to the next round.
TeamPts
1. FC Emmen 19
2. FC Groningen E6
3. VV Appingedam A3
4. VV Hoogezand A0

TeamPts
1. FC Twente E9
2. Veendam 16
3. Young Ajax3
4. HSC '21 A0

TeamPts
1. Fortuna Sittard E5
2. Helmond Sport 13
3. MVV 13
4. RIOS '31 A2

TeamPts
1. Willem II E9
2. FC Eindhoven 16
3. FC Den Bosch 13
4. Geldrop/AEK A0

TeamPts
1. NAC Breda E9
2. VV Baronie A4
3. Dordrecht'90 13
4. Kozakken Boys A3

TeamPts
1. TOP Oss 16
2. SC Feyenoord A6
3. FC Utrecht E3
4. Young Sparta3

TeamPts
1. AZ E7
2. Go Ahead Eagles 16
3. AFC A3
4. Excelsior 11

TeamPts
1. Sparta E7
2. Telstar 14
3. ADO Den Haag 13
4. SVV Scheveningen 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 27, 1996. The four highest ranked Eredivisie teams from last season entered the tournament this round.
E four Eredivisie entrants

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played between February 7 and 12, 1997.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on March 11 and 12, 1997.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 16 and 17, 1997

Final

Roda JC would participate in the Cup Winners' Cup.