The 2005-06 campaign delivered a solid, competitive season for FC Utrecht as Domstedelingen secured a 6th-place finish in the Eredivisie. This position earned them a spot in the UEFA Cup play-offs, where they ultimately fell short of securing European football. Leading the charge was the dependable forward Robin Nelisse, whose 9 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on a tight defense and their best league finish in four seasons. It was a defining chapter that solidified their status as a consistent top-half club in Dutch football.