1998–99 KNVB Cup


The 81st edition of the KNVB Cup started on August 11, 1998. The final was played on May 13, 1999: Ajax beat Fortuna Sittard 2–0 and won the cup for the fourteenth time. A total of 61 clubs participated.

Teams

The matches of the group stage were played between August 11 and September 2, 1998. 55 clubs participated, 26 advanced to the next round.
TeamPts
1. FC Den Bosch 110
2. RKC Waalwijk E7
3. VV Katwijk A7
4. SC Feyenoord A3
5. WSC A0

TeamPts
1. AZ E9
2. Veendam 18
3. HFC Haarlem 17
4. FC Lisse A2
5. Stormvogels A1

E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams

Knock-out Stage

First round

The matches of the first round were played on October 27, 28 and 29, 1998. The six highest ranked Eredivisie teams from last season entered the tournament this round.
E six Eredivisie entrants

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on March 9 and 10, 1999.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 13 and 14, 1999.

Final

The final was played on May 13, 1999.
The Cup Winners' Cup tournament no longer existed, Ajax would now play in the UEFA Cup.