Match report
Fortuna Sittard Defeats Utrecht 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash
Fortuna Sittard
1–0
FT
Utrecht
Sep 20, 2025
Fortuna Sittard held off a strong challenge from Utrecht to secure a narrow victory in their Eredivisie match, thanks to an early goal by M. Ihattaren at the 15th minute. Despite several key substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, Fortuna managed to maintain their defensive line to preserve the lead until the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • M. Ihattaren scored the only goal of the game at 15 minutes.
- • Fortuna Sittard received three yellow cards: P. Brittijn (23'), D. Limnios (39'), E. Michut (83').
- • Utrecht's key players Z. Iqbal and A. Engwanda were cautioned with yellow cards at 50' and 54', respectively.
- • Several substitutions were made by both teams: Fortuna Sittard replaced Gladon, Michut, Pinto, and Ihattaren; Utrecht substituted Haller, Rodriguez, Demircan, and Viergever.
Lineups
Fortuna Sittard
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 M. Branderhorst (G)
- 18 D. Limnios (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)
- 52 M. Ihattaren (M)
- 7 K. Peterson (M)
- 9 K. Sierhuis (F)
Substitutes
- 11 M. Aiko
- 12 I. Pinto
- 46 M. Gbemou
- 19 P. Gladon
- 28 J. Hubner
- 21 M. Kerkez
- 1 L. Koopmans
- 25 N. Martens
- 26 H. Mendes
- 20 E. Michut
- 77 L. Tunjic
Utrecht
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 V. Barkas (G)
- 2 S. Horemans (D)
- 3 M. van der Hoorn (D)
- 24 N. Viergever (D)
- 16 S. El Karouani (D)
- 27 A. Engwanda (M)
- 14 Z. Iqbal (M)
- 15 A. Blake (M)
- 8 C. Bozdogan (M)
- 21 G. Zechiel (M)
- 9 D. Min (F)
Substitutes
- 25 M. Brouwer
- 23 N. Vesterlund
- 17 E. Demircan
- 40 M. Didden
- 44 M. Eerdhuijzen
- 5 K. Finnsson
- 33 K. Gadellaa
- 91 S. Haller
- 26 M. Jonathans
- 55 D. Murkin
- 22 M. Rodriguez
- 46 J. van Ommeren
Timeline
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15' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal GoalM. Ihattaren
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23' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardP. Brittijn
Foul
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39' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardD. Limnios
Foul
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46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Sierhuis · On: P. Gladon
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46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Peterson · On: E. Michut
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50' Utrecht Card · Yellow CardZ. Iqbal
Foul
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54' Utrecht Card · Yellow CardA. Engwanda
Foul
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62' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Bozdogan · On: E. Demircan
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62' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Min · On: S. Haller
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62' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Blake · On: Miguel Rodríguez
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65' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Lonwijk · On: I. Pinto
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65' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Ihattaren · On: L. Tunjic
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80' Utrecht subst · Substitution 4Off: Z. Iqbal · On: J. van Ommeren
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82' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Limnios · On: M. Aiko
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83' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardE. Michut
Foul
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88' Utrecht subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Viergever · On: M. Eerdhuijzen
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90'+6 Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardMattijs Branderhorst
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Fortuna Sittard | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corners | 1 | 11 |
| Total Passes | 343 | 602 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 1.16 | 0.96 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 266 | 508 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fortuna Sittard took the lead through M. Ihattaren's early goal at 15 minutes, which shifted momentum in their favor.
- ▸ Utrecht made multiple substitutions but couldn't break down Fortuna Sittard's strong defense, leading to a series of yellow cards that further hindered their attack.