Match report

Fortuna Sittard Defeats FC Volendam 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
1–0
FT
FC Volendam
FC Volendam
Oct 4, 2025

Fortuna Sittard held on to defeat visiting FC Volendam 1-0 in an Eredivisie showdown. The only goal of the match came early when J. Lonwijk scored, setting the stage for a tense game filled with tactical substitutions and key cautions.

Key Facts

  • • Fortuna Sittard secured victory over FC Volendam 1-0 in the Eredivisie.
  • • J. Lonwijk scored the only goal of the match for Fortuna Sittard at minute 8, assisted by D. Limnios.
  • • N. Verschuren from FC Volendam received a yellow card at minute 40.
  • • P. Brittijn from Fortuna Sittard was shown a yellow card at minute 79.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the game.

Lineups

Fortuna Sittard

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Koopmans
  • 25 N. Martens
  • 28 J. Hubner
  • 26 H. Mendes
  • 46 M. Gbemou
  • 21 M. Kerkez
  • 47 A. Laoukili
  • 77 L. Tunjic
  • 11 M. Aiko
  • 19 P. Gladon

FC Volendam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. van Oevelen (G)
  • 5 P. Ugwu (D)
  • 3 M. Amevor (D)
  • 20 N. Verschuren (D)
  • 32 Y. Leliendal (D)
  • 8 G. Yah (M)
  • 18 N. Bukala (M)
  • 10 B. Kuwas (M)
  • 40 R. van Cruijsen
  • 17 J. Ideho (M)
  • 9 H. Veerman (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 R. Steur
  • 22 D. Vlak
  • 2 D. Payne
  • 4 X. Mbuyamba
  • 6 A. Plat
  • 7 O. Kokcu
  • 11 A. Oehlers
  • 14 A. Meijers
  • 21 R. Muhren
  • 28 S. Esajas
  • 33 K. Dyer
  • 39 J. Tielemans

Timeline

  1. Fortuna Sittard
    8' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lonwijk · Assist: D. Limnios
  2. Fortuna Sittard
    14' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Adewoye · On: Justin Hubner
  3. FC Volendam
    40' FC Volendam Card · Yellow Card
    N. Verschuren

    Foul

  4. FC Volendam
    62' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Yah · On: O. Kokcu
  5. FC Volendam
    62' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Ugwu · On: D. Payne
  6. FC Volendam
    62' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ideho · On: A. Oehlers
  7. Fortuna Sittard
    63' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Peterson · On: M. Aiko
  8. FC Volendam
    74' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Verschuren · On: X. Mbuyamba
  9. FC Volendam
    74' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. van Cruijsen · On: R. Muhren
  10. Fortuna Sittard
    79' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    P. Brittijn

    Foul

  11. Fortuna Sittard
    81' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Pinto · On: H. Mendes
  12. Fortuna Sittard
    81' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Lonwijk · On: L. Tunjic
  13. FC Volendam
    90'+3 FC Volendam Card · Yellow Card
    B. Kuwas

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Fortuna Sittard FC Volendam
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 408 373
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 1.58 0.84
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 324 299
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Lonwijk in the 8th minute set the tone for Fortuna Sittard's defensive strategy to preserve the lead.
  • ▸ FC Volendam’s multiple substitutions after the 62nd minute were an attempt to regain momentum, but did not result in a goal.