1995–96 Eerste Divisie
The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1995–1996 season was contested by 18 teams. AZ won the championship. This was the first year teams earned three points for a win instead of two.New entrants
Relegated from the 1994–95 Eredivisie
Promotion/relegation play-offs
In the promotion/relegation competition, eight entrants entered in two groups. The group winners were promoted to the Eredivisie.Group 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Group 2
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6