Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Defeats Utrecht 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Utrecht
Utrecht
0–1
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Jan 25, 2026

Sparta Rotterdam stunned Utrecht at De Kuip with a solitary goal from striker S. Mito in the early stages of the match to secure all three points in their Eredivisie encounter. Despite several substitutions and attempts, Utrecht struggled to break down Sparta's resilient defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Utrecht 0-1 Sparta Rotterdam
  • • Goal: S. Mito (7') for Sparta Rotterdam, assisted by M. van Bergen
  • • Yellow Cards: B. Martins Indi (28'), L. Martes (46'), Marvin Young (62'), and M. van Bergen (93') for Sparta Rotterdam
  • • Substitutions: Utrecht made multiple changes including M. Eerdhuijzen, A. Engwanda, Jesper Karlsson, S. Horemans; Sparta replaced several players like J. Baas, A. Santos

Lineups

Utrecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Barkas (G)
  • 2 S. Horemans (D)
  • 40 M. Didden (D)
  • 44 M. Eerdhuijzen (D)
  • 16 S. El Karouani (D)
  • 27 A. Engwanda (M)
  • 8 C. Bozdogan (M)
  • 10 Y. Cathline (M)
  • 20 D. de Wit (M)
  • 11 J. Karlsson (M)
  • 22 M. Rodriguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Brouwer
  • 33 K. Gadellaa
  • 3 M. van der Hoorn
  • 5 K. Finnsson
  • 6 D. van den Berg
  • 15 A. Blake
  • 21 G. Zechiel
  • 23 N. Vesterlund
  • 24 N. Viergever
  • 38 O. Agougil
  • 55 D. Murkin

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 J. Baas (M)
  • 7 M. van Bergen (M)
  • 10 A. Santos (M)
  • 11 S. Mito (M)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    7' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mito · Assist: M. van Bergen
  2. Utrecht
    13' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Eerdhuijzen · On: N. Viergever
  3. Sparta Rotterdam
    28' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    B. Martins Indi

    Foul

  4. Utrecht
    46' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Engwanda · On: G. Zechiel
  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Baas · On: P. Clement
  6. Sparta Rotterdam
    47' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    L. Martes

    Foul

  7. Sparta Rotterdam
    62' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    Marvin Young

    Foul

  8. Utrecht
    62' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jesper Karlsson · On: A. Blake
  9. Sparta Rotterdam
    80' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Santos · On: Jens Toornstra
  10. Sparta Rotterdam
    80' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Martes · On: S. Sambo
  11. Sparta Rotterdam
    80' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kitolano · On: A. Roaldsoy
  12. Utrecht
    81' Utrecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Horemans · On: Niklas Vesterlund
  13. Utrecht
    90'+3 Utrecht Var · Penalty cancelled
    D. de Wit
  14. Sparta Rotterdam
    90'+3 Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    M. van Bergen

Match Stats

Stat Utrecht Sparta Rotterdam
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 76%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 5
Corners 10 0
Total Passes 500 366
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.40 0.59
Shots off Target 12 1
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 408 277
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game was turned in favor of Sparta Rotterdam with the early goal by S. Mito at minute 7, giving them a crucial lead and morale boost.
  • ▸ Utrecht's penalty attempt was canceled by VAR decision late into stoppage time (90+3'), which could have changed the momentum back in their favor.