2003–04 Eerste Divisie

The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 2003–04 season was contested by 19 teams, one more than in the previous season. This was due to AGOVV Apeldoorn entering from the amateurs. FC Den Bosch won the championship.

Promoted Teams
These teams were promoted to the Eredivisie
 * Den Bosch — Eerste Divisie champions
 * De Graafschap — playoff winners

New entrants
Entering from amateur football Relegated from the 2002–03 Eredivisie
 * AGOVV Apeldoorn
 * Excelsior
 * De Graafschap