Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Draws with Fortuna Sittard 1-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
1–1
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
Nov 22, 2025

Sparta Rotterdam managed to hold off a resilient Fortuna Sittard side, securing a hard-fought draw at home in the Eredivisie match. J. Kitolano opened the scoring for Sparta with an assist from M. van Bergen, while K. Sierhuis equalized for Fortuna shortly after. Both teams engaged in several substitutions to maintain momentum and pressure throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • J. Kitolano scored for Sparta Rotterdam at minute 38 with an assist from M. van Bergen.
  • • K. Sierhuis equalized for Fortuna Sittard in the 56th minute.
  • • R. Fosso of Fortuna Sittard received a yellow card for a foul in the 39th minute.
  • • Marvin Young of Sparta Rotterdam was also shown a yellow card at minute 68.
  • • Fortuna made multiple substitutions including P. Brittijn and D. Limnios to bolster their attack.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Drommel (G)
  • 2 S. Bakari (D)
  • 3 M. Young (D)
  • 4 B. Martins Indi (D)
  • 5 P. van Aanholt (D)
  • 6 J. Baas (M)
  • 8 J. Kitolano (M)
  • 7 M. van Bergen (M)
  • 10 L. Duijvestijn (M)
  • 11 S. Mito (M)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Sambo
  • 14 T. Velthuis
  • 15 M. Kleijn
  • 13 L. Martes
  • 16 J. Toornstra
  • 19 N. Thorisson
  • 21 A. Santos
  • 22 J. Seedorf
  • 18 P. Clement
  • 17 A. Oufkir
  • 20 F. Bednarek
  • 30 P. Kuiper

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)
  • 20 E. Michut (M)
  • 80 R. Fosso (M)
  • 52 M. Ihattaren (M)
  • 23 P. Brittijn (M)
  • 18 D. Limnios (M)
  • 9 K. Sierhuis (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Aiko
  • 22 S. Bastien
  • 19 P. Gladon
  • 28 J. Hubner
  • 1 L. Koopmans
  • 17 J. Lonwijk
  • 25 N. Martens
  • 26 H. Mendes
  • 7 K. Peterson
  • 77 L. Tunjic
  • 6 S. van Ottele

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    38' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kitolano · Assist: M. van Bergen
  2. Fortuna Sittard
    39' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    R. Fosso

    Foul

  3. Fortuna Sittard
    56' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sierhuis
  4. Fortuna Sittard
    66' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Brittijn · On: P. Gladon
  5. Fortuna Sittard
    66' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Limnios · On: K. Peterson
  6. Sparta Rotterdam
    68' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    Marvin Young

    Foul

  7. Sparta Rotterdam
    72' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. van Aanholt · On: M. Kleijn
  8. Sparta Rotterdam
    72' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mito · On: A. Oufkir
  9. Fortuna Sittard
    82' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Sierhuis · On: J. Lonwijk
  10. Fortuna Sittard
    82' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ihattaren · On: L. Tunjic
  11. Fortuna Sittard
    90'+1 Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Michut · On: S. van Ottele

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam Fortuna Sittard
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 78%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 12
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 542 354
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 1.84 1.17
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 448 277
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sparta Rotterdam took the lead with J. Kitolano's goal in the 38th minute, which was swiftly followed by a yellow card for Fortuna’s R. Fosso.
  • ▸ Fortuna Sittard equalized through K. Sierhuis’ strike in the 56th minute, shifting momentum back towards them and prompting multiple substitutions to maintain their offensive pressure.