Match report

Fortuna Sittard Stuns Groningen 2–1 in Eredivisie Clash

Groningen
Groningen
1–2
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
Jan 25, 2026

Fortuna Sittard stunned Groningen with a convincing 2–1 victory in their Eredivisie match on January 25th. The game saw early goals from Dies Janse and Koen Sierhuis, setting the stage for Fortuna to secure their win despite a strong effort by Groningen's squad.

Key Facts

  • • Groningen led early through Dies Janse (6th minute)
  • • Fortuna Sittard equalized via Koen Sierhuis (12th minute)
  • • Lennart Duijvestijn's goal for Fortuna secured the victory (32nd minute)
  • • S. Resink and Thom van Bergen received yellow cards for Groningen
  • • M. Ihattaren and P. Brittijn were shown yellow for Fortuna Sittard

Lineups

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)
  • 18 T. Land (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
  • 2 W. Prins
  • 7 T. Hernes
  • 9 B. Willumsson
  • 11 N. Emeran
  • 16 T. Mercera
  • 19 O. Zawada
  • 27 R. Mendes
  • 34 R. Metu
  • 57 N. Eggens
  • 69 M. Hoekstra

Fortuna Sittard

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Branderhorst (G)
  • 4 S. Adewoye (D)
  • 44 I. Marquez (D)
  • 21 N. Kasanwirjo (D)
  • 12 I. Pinto (M)
  • 23 P. Brittijn (M)
  • 20 E. Michut (M)
  • 28 J. Hubner (M)
  • 52 M. Ihattaren (F)
  • 70 L. Duijvestijn (F)
  • 9 K. Sierhuis (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 S. Bastien
  • 46 M. Gbemou
  • 19 P. Gladon
  • 10 A. Halilovic
  • 1 L. Koopmans
  • 18 D. Limnios
  • 25 N. Martens
  • 7 K. Peterson
  • 38 T. Schenkhuizen
  • 6 S. van Ottele

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    6' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    Dies Janse · Assist: Y. Taha
  2. Fortuna Sittard
    12' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sierhuis · Assist: Justin Hubner
  3. Groningen
    25' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    S. Resink

    Foul

  4. Fortuna Sittard
    32' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Duijvestijn · Assist: I. Pinto
  5. Fortuna Sittard
    35' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ihattaren

    Time wasting

  6. Fortuna Sittard
    43' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    P. Brittijn

    Foul

  7. Groningen
    57' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Resink · On: B. Willumsson
  8. Groningen
    66' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Land · On: O. Zawada
  9. Groningen
    67' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Thom van Bergen

    Foul

  10. Fortuna Sittard
    68' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ihattaren · On: K. Peterson
  11. Groningen
    80' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rente · On: T. Hernes
  12. Groningen
    80' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. van der Werff · On: N. Emeran
  13. Fortuna Sittard
    84' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Sierhuis · On: P. Gladon
  14. Fortuna Sittard
    90'+3 Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Duijvestijn · On: D. Limnios
  15. Fortuna Sittard
    90'+3 Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Michut · On: S. van Ottele
  16. Groningen
    90'+5 Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Taha

    Argument

  17. Fortuna Sittard
    90'+6 Fortuna Sittard Var · Penalty cancelled
    K. Peterson

Match Stats

Stat Groningen Fortuna Sittard
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 69%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 10
Corners 16 3
Total Passes 489 359
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 9 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 2.42 0.80
Shots off Target 11 1
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 409 249
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 10 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fortuna Sittard equalized quickly through Koen Sierhuis in the 12th minute, responding to Groningen's early lead
  • ▸ Lennart Duijvestijn scored the winning goal for Fortuna Sittard in the 32nd minute, shifting momentum decisively towards them