Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Defeats Groningen 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
2–0
FT
Groningen
Groningen
Jan 31, 2026

Sparta Rotterdam secured victory over Groningen in the Eredivisie with a well-fought 2-0 result. The match saw Sparta's S. Mito score twice, capitalizing on early momentum and crucial VAR decisions to maintain their lead throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Sparta Rotterdam: 2 goals (S. Mito)
  • • Groningen had a goal cancelled by VAR in the 42nd minute
  • • A. Santos provided one assist for Sparta Rotterdam
  • • B. Martins Indi and Dies Janse received yellow cards during the match

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Drommel (G)
  • 2 L. Martes (D)
  • 3 M. Young (D)
  • 4 B. Martins Indi (D)
  • 5 T. Quintero (D)
  • 8 J. Kitolano (M)
  • 6 P. Clement (M)
  • 7 M. van Bergen (M)
  • 10 A. Santos (M)
  • 11 S. Mito (M)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 J. Baas
  • 20 F. Bednarek
  • 15 M. Kleijn
  • 30 P. Kuiper
  • 17 S. Bakari
  • 22 S. Ltaief
  • 21 A. Roaldsoy
  • 12 S. Sambo
  • 18 J. Toornstra
  • 14 T. Velthuis
  • 13 J. de Guzman
  • 19 N. Thorisson

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)
  • 14 J. Schreuders (M)
  • 10 Y. Taha (M)
  • 26 T. van Bergen (M)
  • 17 D. van der Werff (M)
  • 9 B. Willumsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 57 N. Eggens
  • 11 N. Emeran
  • 7 T. Hernes
  • 69 M. Hoekstra
  • 21 H. Jurjus
  • 16 T. Mercera
  • 34 R. Metu
  • 27 R. Mendes
  • 2 W. Prins
  • 15 E. van der Laan
  • 13 L. Stubljar
  • 19 O. Zawada

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    27' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    B. Martins Indi

    Foul

  2. Groningen
    42' Groningen Var · Goal cancelled
    Thom van Bergen
  3. Groningen
    43' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Dies Janse

    Foul

  4. Groningen
    45'+1 Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Marvin Peersman

    Foul

  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    54' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mito · Assist: A. Santos
  6. Groningen
    62' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rente · On: T. Mercera
  7. Groningen
    62' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marvin Peersman · On: W. Prins
  8. Groningen
    62' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Willumsson · On: O. Zawada
  9. Sparta Rotterdam
    81' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Clement · On: J. Baas
  10. Sparta Rotterdam
    81' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Santos · On: A. Roaldsoy
  11. Sparta Rotterdam
    82' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Martes · On: S. Sambo
  12. Groningen
    86' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. van der Werff · On: N. Eggens
  13. Groningen
    86' Groningen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Land · On: M. Hoekstra
  14. Sparta Rotterdam
    88' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. van Bergen · On: M. Kleijn
  15. Groningen
    90'+5 Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Taha

    Foul

  16. Sparta Rotterdam
    90' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mito · Assist: M. Kleijn

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam Groningen
Fouls 8 16
Pass Accuracy 77% 84%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 8
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 416 482
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.19 0.28
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 319 405
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ In the 54th minute, S. Mito scored to give Sparta Rotterdam a crucial lead after Groningen's goal was disallowed by VAR in the 42nd minute.
  • ▸ Sparta maintained their advantage with another goal from Mito near the end of the match (90+5), solidifying their victory and holding off any late comeback attempts.