Match report

Twente Defeats Fortuna Sittard 3-2 in Eredivisie Clash

Twente
Twente
3–2
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
Sep 26, 2025

Twente put in a solid performance to secure a 3–2 victory over Fortuna Sittard in an Eredivisie match filled with twists and turns. Ricky van Wolfswinkel's penalty kick opened the scoring for Twente, followed by Bart van Rooij's well-taken goal that extended their lead. Despite two late strikes from Lonwijk and Tunjic for Fortuna Sittard, Tijn van den Belt's goal sealed the win for Twente.

Key Facts

  • • Ricky van Wolfswinkel scored a penalty at 38 minutes.
  • • Bart van Rooij netted another goal at 57 minutes.
  • • J. Lonwijk reduced the deficit for Fortuna Sittard with a goal in the 72nd minute.
  • • Tijn van den Belt sealed Twente's victory with his goal at 78 minutes.
  • • L. Tunjic scored a late consolation goal for Fortuna Sittard at 90 minutes.

Lineups

Twente

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Unnerstall (G)
  • 28 B. van Rooij (D)
  • 38 M. Bruns (D)
  • 3 R. Propper (D)
  • 39 M. Rots (D)
  • 6 R. Zerrouki (M)
  • 42 D. Weidmann (M)
  • 11 D. Rots (M)
  • 14 K. Hlynsson (M)
  • 27 S. Orjasaeter (M)
  • 9 R. van Wolfswinkel (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 S. Karssies
  • 22 P. Tyton
  • 5 B. Kuipers
  • 12 G. Peixoto
  • 43 R. Nijstad
  • 26 B. Nagel
  • 32 A. Verschueren
  • 20 T. van den Belt
  • 7 M. Pjaca
  • 25 L. Vennegoor of Hesselink
  • 37 N. Unuvar

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

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Koopmans
  • 25 N. Martens
  • 12 I. Pinto
  • 28 J. Hubner
  • 26 H. Mendes
  • 46 M. Gbemou
  • 21 M. Kerkez
  • 17 J. Lonwijk
  • 77 L. Tunjic
  • 11 M. Aiko
  • 19 P. Gladon

Timeline

  1. Fortuna Sittard
    20' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    J. Dahlhaus

    Foul

  2. Twente
    38' Twente Goal · Penalty
    Ricky van Wolfswinkel
  3. Twente
    46' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Weidmann · On: T. van den Belt
  4. Fortuna Sittard
    54' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Peterson · On: J. Lonwijk
  5. Fortuna Sittard
    54' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Sierhuis · On: P. Gladon
  6. Twente
    57' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    Bart van Rooij · Assist: D. Rots
  7. Fortuna Sittard
    60' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Brittijn · On: I. Pinto
  8. Fortuna Sittard
    61' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Limnios · On: M. Aiko
  9. Twente
    72' Twente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Orjasaeter · On: N. Unuvar
  10. Fortuna Sittard
    72' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lonwijk · Assist: M. Aiko
  11. Twente
    73' Twente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mats Rots · On: B. Kuipers
  12. Twente
    76' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    N. Unuvar

    Foul

  13. Fortuna Sittard
    77' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Adewoye · On: L. Tunjic
  14. Fortuna Sittard
    78' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    P. Gladon

    Argument

  15. Twente
    78' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    T. van den Belt · Assist: Bart van Rooij
  16. Twente
    83' Twente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Hlynsson · On: A. Verschueren
  17. Fortuna Sittard
    90' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Tunjic · Assist: P. Gladon

Match Stats

Stat Twente Fortuna Sittard
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 78% 74%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 491 396
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 10 4
xG 2.90 0.48
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 381 292
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Twente took the lead through Ricky van Wolfswinkel's penalty kick, setting the tone early in the match.
  • ▸ Fortuna Sittard showed resilience with two goals by Lonwijk and Tunjic to make it close, but Tijn van den Belt's decisive goal ensured Twente maintained their advantage.