Match report

Excelsior Defeats Fortuna Sittard 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Excelsior
Excelsior
1–0
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
Oct 19, 2025

In a tightly contested Eredivisie fixture, Excelsior emerged victorious over Fortuna Sittard with a narrow 1-0 win. The decisive moment came in the ninth minute when G. de Regt netted from an assist by I. Yegoian, securing all three points for the home side.

Key Facts

  • • Excelsior's goal scored by G. de Regt at 9 minutes.
  • • Fortuna Sittard received two yellow cards during the match from Mattijs Branderhorst (38') and R. Fosso (71').
  • • M. Aiko was issued a yellow card in injury time for Fortuna Sittard.
  • • Excelsior made five substitutions: S. Mitrovic, S. Wlodarczyk, I. Yegoian, C. Nadje, and Middendorp.

Lineups

Excelsior

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. van Gassel (G)
  • 2 I. Bronkhorst (D)
  • 4 C. Widell (D)
  • 3 R. Meissen (D)
  • 12 A. Zagre (D)
  • 18 C. Nadje (M)
  • 6 A. Carlen (M)
  • 22 S. Mitrovic (M)
  • 23 I. Yegoian (M)
  • 11 G. de Regt (M)
  • 9 S. Wlodarczyk (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 S. Henderikx
  • 17 N. Martens
  • 25 S. Middendorp
  • 16 C. Raatsie
  • 30 D. Sanches Fernandes
  • 14 L. Schouten
  • 8 M. Tielemans
  • 7 D. Yoon
  • 29 M. van Duinen

Fortuna Sittard

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Branderhorst (G)
  • 12 I. Pinto (D)
  • 4 S. Adewoye (D)
  • 44 I. Marquez (D)
  • 8 J. Dahlhaus (D)
  • 23 P. Brittijn (M)
  • 80 R. Fosso (M)
  • 18 D. Limnios (M)
  • 17 J. Lonwijk (M)
  • 7 K. Peterson (M)
  • 9 K. Sierhuis (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Aiko
  • 46 M. Gbemou
  • 19 P. Gladon
  • 28 J. Hubner
  • 52 M. Ihattaren
  • 21 M. Kerkez
  • 1 L. Koopmans
  • 25 N. Martens
  • 26 H. Mendes

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    9' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    G. de Regt · Assist: I. Yegoian
  2. Fortuna Sittard
    38' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    Mattijs Branderhorst

    Foul

  3. Fortuna Sittard
    46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Sierhuis · On: M. Aiko
  4. Fortuna Sittard
    46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Peterson · On: M. Ihattaren
  5. Excelsior
    55' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Mitrovic · On: D. Sanches Fernandes
  6. Fortuna Sittard
    67' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Pinto · On: P. Gladon
  7. Fortuna Sittard
    71' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    R. Fosso

    Foul

  8. Excelsior
    71' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Wlodarczyk · On: M. van Duinen
  9. Fortuna Sittard
    73' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Fosso · On: H. Mendes
  10. Fortuna Sittard
    80' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Dahlhaus · On: Justin Hubner
  11. Excelsior
    81' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Yegoian · On: S. Middendorp
  12. Excelsior
    81' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Nadje · On: L. Schouten
  13. Fortuna Sittard
    90'+1 Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    M. Aiko

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Excelsior Fortuna Sittard
Fouls 10 18
Pass Accuracy 76% 76%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 409 407
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.08 1.16
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 311 308
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. de Regt's goal in the 9th minute gave Excelsior a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Two yellow cards issued to Fortuna Sittard players (Mattijs Branderhorst and R. Fosso) at critical moments affected their momentum.