Match report
De Graafschap Defeats Jong Utrecht 1-0 in Eerste Divisie
De Graafschap
1–0
FT
Jong Utrecht
Feb 20, 2026
De Graafschap held off a spirited challenge from Jong Utrecht to secure a vital 1-0 victory in their Eerste Divisie match at home. F. de Jong's goal in the 78th minute proved decisive as De Graafschap maintained pressure on their opponents through tactical substitutions and disciplined defense.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: De Graafschap 1–0 Jong Utrecht
- • Goal: F. de Jong (De Graafschap) - 78th minute
- • Yellow Cards: Teun Gijselhart (De Graafschap), N. Dundas (Jong Utrecht)
- • Substitutions: De Graafschap made multiple substitutions including N. Eggens, I. El Kadiri, and F. de Jong; Jong Utrecht subbed on R. El Arguioui, S. van der Wegen
Lineups
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Ties Wieggers (G)
- 2 Nolan Martens (D)
- 3 Rowan Besselink (D)
- 15 Thomas Kok (D)
- 5 Levi Schoppema (D)
- 24 Jason Meerstadt (M)
- 10 Reuven Niemeijer (M)
- 8 Teun Gijselhart (M)
- 17 Nathan Kaninda (F)
- 9 Nils Eggens (F)
- 11 Ibrahim El Kadiri (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Chahid El Allachi
- 40 Kyano Kwint
- 7 Jevon Simons
- 22 Fedde de Jong
- 21 Kaya Symons
- 12 Sten Kremers
- 31 Sam Bouwman
- 18 Stijn Bultman
- 6 Milan Smits
- 38 Denzel Eijken
Jong Utrecht
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Kevin Gadellaa (G)
- 2 Sil van der Wegen (D)
- 3 Neal Viereck (D)
- 14 Per Kloosterboer (D)
- 5 Viggo Plantinga (D)
- 6 Jaygo van Ommeren (M)
- 8 Rafik El Arguioui (M)
- 7 Markus Jensen (M)
- 10 Noa Dundas (M)
- 11 Emirhan Demircan (M)
- 9 Tijn den Boggende (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Shedrach Ebite
- 12 Noël Beulens
- 21 Lynden Edhart
- 17 Bjorn Menzo
- 31 Mees Eppink
- 32 Martin Tsankov
- 13 Driss Laaouina
- 15 Jesper van Riel
- 22 Brian van den Boogaard
- 16 Kenji Goes
- 18 Jessey Sneijder
- 20 Rayan el Miloudi
Timeline
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60' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardTeun Gijselhart
Foul
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62' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Eggens · On: K. Kwint
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62' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: I. El Kadiri · On: C. El Allachi
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65' Jong Utrecht Card · Yellow CardN. Dundas
Foul
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75' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Martens · On: F. de Jong
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75' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Kaninda · On: J. Simons
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75' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 1Off: R. El Arguioui · On: S. Ebite
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78' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalF. de Jong
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88' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 2Off: S. van der Wegen
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88' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Demircan · On: L. Edhart
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88' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 4Off: T. den Boggende · On: B. Menzo
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90'+2 De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardJ. Meerstadt
Foul
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90' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Schoppema · On: K. Symons
Match Stats
| Stat | De Graafschap | Jong Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 65% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 12 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 435 | 280 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 358 | 181 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ F. de Jong's goal in the 78th minute shifted momentum decisively in De Graafschap’s favor.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams at the hour mark provided fresh legs but failed to alter the outcome.