Sparta 2-1 FC Groningen - Result & Match Stats (Eredivisie)

Sparta vs FC Groningen - result

Sparta 2-1 FC Groningen in Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam on 17 September 2022. In their last 6 meetings, Sparta have won 5, FC Groningen 1, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sparta vs FC Groningen?

Sparta 2-1 FC Groningen in Eredivisie on Saturday 17 September 2022 at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.

Where was Sparta vs FC Groningen played?

Sparta vs FC Groningen was played at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel in Rotterdam, the home ground of Sparta.

What is Sparta's recent form?

Sparta's last five results read L L W W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is FC Groningen's recent form?

FC Groningen's last five results read L W D L W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Sparta and FC Groningen?

Across the last 6 meetings Sparta have won 5, FC Groningen have won 1 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 FC Groningen on 31 January 2026 in the Eredivisie.

Who is the standout player for Sparta?

Milan Zonneveld leads Sparta with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for FC Groningen?

Tygo Land leads FC Groningen with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Sparta vs FC Groningen?

Danny Desmond Makkelie refereed Sparta vs FC Groningen, averaging 24.0 fouls and 2.8 yellow cards per game this season.

Sparta vs FC Groningen - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
31 Jan 2026	Eredivisie	Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen	2-0
19 Oct 2025	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam	0-2
2 Feb 2025	Eredivisie	Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen	1-0
9 Nov 2024	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam	1-0
28 May 2023	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam	0-5
7 May 2022	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam	1-2

Sparta 2-1 FC Groningen: match stats

Stat	Sparta	FC Groningen
Possession	51%	48%
Shots	9	4
Shots on target	4	2
Corners	5	1
Fouls	9	11
Yellow cards	0	3
Tackles	15	13
Passes	432	414

Sparta vs FC Groningen goals and red cards

Sparta: S. Mijnans 73', V. Crooij (penalty) 90'. FC Groningen: R. Pepi 61'.

Sparta season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.4	13 of 18
Goals against	2.4	14 of 18
Shots	13.1	10 of 18
Shots on target	4.3	11 of 18
Fouls	9.7	10 of 18
Tackles	17.1	3 of 18
Passes	392.7	11 of 18
Corners	6	7 of 18

Sparta player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Milan Zonneveld (4), Marvin Young (2), Isaac Babadi (1).
Assists: Bas Kuipers (3), Shunsuke Mito (2), Mitchell van Bergen (1).
Shots: Milan Zonneveld (17), Casper Terho (11), Mitchell van Bergen (9).
Fouls: Bruno Martins Indi (9), Julian Baas (7), Milan Zonneveld (7).

FC Groningen season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.1	8 of 18
Goals against	1.9	10 of 18
Shots	15	9 of 18
Shots on target	5.4	8 of 18
Fouls	8.4	15 of 18
Tackles	14	11 of 18
Passes	433.3	9 of 18
Corners	4.4	10 of 18

FC Groningen player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Brynjólfur Willumsson (4), Thom van Bergen (4), Tygo Land (2).
Assists: David van der Werff (3), Thom van Bergen (2), Jorg Schreuders (2).
Shots: Thom van Bergen (28), David van der Werff (18), Brynjólfur Willumsson (16).
Fouls: Jorg Schreuders (12), Brynjólfur Willumsson (9), Márk Csinger (7).