Match report

Groningen Secures Narrow Victory Over Fortuna Sittard In Eredivisie

Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
1–2
FT
Groningen
Groningen
Oct 25, 2025

Groningen stunned Fortuna Sittard with an early goal from D. van der Werff and held on to secure a crucial 2-1 victory in the Eredivisie. Despite Fortuna's late efforts, including a goal by P. Gladon, Groningen maintained their lead through Marvin Peersman's effort.

Key Facts

  • • D. van der Werff scored for Groningen at 6 minutes (assist: S. Resink)
  • • Marvin Peersman added a second goal for Groningen at 61 minutes (assist: Y. Taha)
  • • P. Gladon scored the consolation goal for Fortuna Sittard at 75 minutes (assist: I. Pinto)

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)
  • 23 P. Brittijn (M)
  • 80 R. Fosso (M)
  • 17 J. Lonwijk (M)
  • 18 D. Limnios (F)
  • 9 K. Sierhuis (F)
  • 7 K. Peterson (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Koopmans
  • 25 N. Martens
  • 28 J. Hubner
  • 52 M. Ihattaren
  • 21 M. Kerkez
  • 77 L. Tunjic
  • 11 M. Aiko
  • 19 P. Gladon

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Vaessen (G)
  • 5 M. Rente (D)
  • 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
  • 4 D. Janse (D)
  • 43 M. Peersman (D)
  • 8 T. de Jonge (M)
  • 6 S. Resink (M)
  • 17 D. van der Werff (M)
  • 10 Y. Taha (M)
  • 14 J. Schreuders (M)
  • 26 T. van Bergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. Stubljar
  • 21 H. Jurjus
  • 7 T. Hernes
  • 9 B. Willumsson
  • 11 N. Emeran
  • 15 E. van der Laan
  • 16 T. Mercera
  • 18 T. Land
  • 19 O. Zawada
  • 20 M. Seuntjens
  • 22 S. Bouland
  • 27 R. Mendes

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    6' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    D. van der Werff · Assist: S. Resink
  2. Fortuna Sittard
    46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Peterson · On: Justin Hubner
  3. Fortuna Sittard
    46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Adewoye · On: M. Ihattaren
  4. Fortuna Sittard
    56' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    Justin Hubner

    Argument

  5. Fortuna Sittard
    61' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    K. Sierhuis

    Argument

  6. Groningen
    61' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    Marvin Peersman · Assist: Y. Taha
  7. Groningen
    62' Groningen Var · Goal confirmed
    Marvin Peersman
  8. Fortuna Sittard
    66' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Sierhuis · On: M. Aiko
  9. Fortuna Sittard
    66' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Limnios · On: P. Gladon
  10. Groningen
    71' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    S. Resink

    Foul

  11. Fortuna Sittard
    75' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Gladon · Assist: I. Pinto
  12. Groningen
    80' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. van der Werff · On: B. Willumsson
  13. Fortuna Sittard
    83' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Pinto · On: L. Tunjic
  14. Groningen
    85' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Taha · On: T. Mercera
  15. Groningen
    85' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rente · On: M. Seuntjens
  16. Fortuna Sittard
    90'+3 Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    P. Brittijn

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Fortuna Sittard Groningen
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 75% 71%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 16
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 408 317
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 10
xG 1.20 1.77
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 304 225
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 8 2
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Groningen took an early lead when D. van der Werff found the back of the net in the sixth minute, setting a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Marvin Peersman's goal at 61 minutes effectively sealed Groningen's victory despite Fortuna Sittard's late fightback.