Match report

Twente Defeats Groningen 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Twente
Twente
2–1
FT
Groningen
Groningen
Feb 22, 2026

Twente overcame an early deficit to secure a crucial 2-1 win against Groningen in their Eredivisie match. The visitors took the lead through Marvin Peersman, but Twente quickly equalized with D. Rots' goal and later secured the victory thanks to K. Hlynsson.

Key Facts

  • • Twente 2-1 Groningen (Eredivisie match)
  • • Marvin Peersman scored for Groningen at minute 35, assisted by Y. Taha
  • • D. Rots equalized for Twente in the 39th minute with an assist from S. Lemkin
  • • K. Hlynsson's goal secured victory for Twente at the 48th minute
  • • Groningen received two yellow cards: D. van der Werff (25') and T. Mercera (78')

Lineups

Twente

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Unnerstall (G)
  • 28 B. van Rooij (D)
  • 23 S. Lemkin (D)
  • 43 R. Nijstad (D)
  • 39 M. Rots (D)
  • 14 K. Hlynsson (M)
  • 6 R. Zerrouki (M)
  • 20 T. van den Belt (M)
  • 11 D. Rots (F)
  • 10 S. Lammers (F)
  • 27 S. Orjasaeter (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 P. Tyton
  • 21 S. Karssies
  • 4 M. Kjolo
  • 12 G. Peixoto
  • 25 L. Vennegoor of Hesselink
  • 32 A. Verschueren
  • 38 M. Bruns
  • 42 D. Weidmann
  • 7 M. Pjaca

Groningen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Vaessen (G)
  • 16 T. Mercera (D)
  • 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
  • 43 M. Peersman (D)
  • 2 W. Prins (D)
  • 14 J. Schreuders (M)
  • 18 T. Land (M)
  • 6 S. Resink (M)
  • 17 D. van der Werff (M)
  • 10 Y. Taha (F)
  • 26 T. van Bergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. Stubljar
  • 21 H. Jurjus
  • 4 D. Janse
  • 5 M. Rente
  • 7 T. Hernes
  • 9 B. Willumsson
  • 15 E. van der Laan
  • 19 O. Zawada
  • 22 S. Bouland
  • 27 R. Mendes
  • 34 R. Metu
  • 48 R. Kelder

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    25' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    D. van der Werff

    Foul

  2. Groningen
    35' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    Marvin Peersman · Assist: Y. Taha
  3. Twente
    39' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Rots · Assist: S. Lemkin
  4. Twente
    48' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Hlynsson
  5. Groningen
    66' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Prins · On: Dies Janse
  6. Groningen
    66' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. van der Werff · On: T. Hernes
  7. Groningen
    66' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Land · On: B. Willumsson
  8. Twente
    76' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Orjasaeter · On: M. Pjaca
  9. Twente
    77' Twente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Zerrouki · On: M. Kjolo
  10. Groningen
    78' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    T. Mercera

    Foul

  11. Groningen
    83' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Mercera · On: O. Zawada
  12. Groningen
    83' Groningen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Schreuders · On: R. Metu
  13. Twente
    86' Twente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. van den Belt · On: A. Verschueren
  14. Twente
    86' Twente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Hlynsson · On: M. Bruns
  15. Twente
    90' Twente subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mats Rots · On: D. Weidmann

Match Stats

Stat Twente Groningen
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 77% 84%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 11
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 447 477
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 0.78 0.92
Shots off Target 0 5
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 343 400
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Twente's quick equalizer in the 39th minute shifted momentum back to their favor, responding swiftly to Groningen’s early goal.
  • ▸ The second half saw Twente dominate play, with K. Hlynsson scoring a crucial goal at the 48th minute that sealed their victory and put pressure on Groningen.