Highlights

79'

H. Hateboer (Foul)

71'

N. Lebreton

58'

C. Bischoff (VAR - decision : Goal)

57'

C. Bischoff (assist D. Nejašmić)

56'

D. van der Werff (Time wasting)

HT 0 - 2

42'

B. Willumsson (Foul)

34'

B. Willumsson (assist T. van Bergen)

11'

B. Willumsson (assist M. Rente)

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Substitutions

Starting eleven

76'

T. Hernes (D. van der Werff - tactical)

73'

N. Eggens (B. Willumsson - tactical)

73'

T. Land (T. de Jonge - tactical)

72'

W. Prins (M. Csinger - tactical)

68'

A. Tahaui (K. Kers - tactical)

56'

M. Bakker (D. Fonville - tactical)

56'

K. Sierhuis (A. Kaplan - tactical)

46'

T. Storm (P. Schuurs - tactical)

Player of the match

Top scorers

Brynjólfur Andersen Willumsson # 9 - Striker

Shots on target 2 (100%)
Successful contests 1
Duel won 2/10 (20%)
Goal ! 2

Table

Full table

	#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L
	8	Groningen	15	10	4	3	3
	12	NEC	11	10	2	5	3

Top scorers

Full table

#	Players	Goals
1	B. Willumsson	8
3	T. van Bergen	6
19	T. Chery	4

Line-ups

Confirmed line-ups

3-4-2-1

4-2-3-1

Stats

More stats

Possession percentage

59%

41%

Shots

Player stats

Tops & flops

Shots on target

N. Lebreton

B. Willumsson 2
T. Chery 1

Big chance created

M. Rente

T. van Bergen 1
K. Kers 1

Shots off target

M. Rente

K. Sierhuis 1
T. Land 1

Successful contests

C. Bischoff

N. Lebreton 2
T. de Jonge 1

Fouls suffered

T. van Bergen

A. Kaplan 4
N. Lebreton 3

Dispossessed

D. van der Werff

T. van Bergen 3
C. Bischoff 3

Touches

D. Nejašmić

Jamiro Monteiro 71
T. Chery 68

Duel won

D. Nejašmić

T. van Bergen 10
H. Hateboer 8

Duel lost

T. van Bergen

C. Bischoff 11
B. Willumsson 8

Interceptions

H. Hateboer

M. Csinger 4
M. Rente 3

Challenge lost

T. van Bergen

P. Clement 2
A. Kaplan 1

Tackles

Jamiro Monteiro

D. Nejašmić 6
M. Csinger 4

Aerial duels won

D. Nejašmić

H. Hateboer 4
K. Sierhuis 4

Aerial duels lost

M. Rente

K. Kers 3
B. Willumsson 3

Fouls

B. Willumsson

H. Hateboer 3
C. Bischoff 2

Saves

E. Vaessen

G. Crettaz 1

Passes

D. Nejašmić

Jamiro Monteiro 50
E. Vaessen 48

Accurate passes

D. Nejašmić

T. Chery 43
Jamiro Monteiro 41

Accurate crosses

T. Chery

C. Bischoff 2
T. Storm 2

Current form

Stats

W D D D D

L W W D D

Last matches

Stats & bet

10/05/26

09/11/25

19/07/25

08/02/25

03/11/24

Referees

Martin van den Kerkhof main referee

2.5

0.2

Average card count per match for 6 matches arbitrated
Jari van Westen assistant referee
Stan Teuben VAR assistant referee
Yorick Weterings assistant referee
Jorg Ordelmans fourth referee
Dyon Fikkert VAR referee

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Players injured / suspended

NEC

Philippe Sandler Hamstring

Philippe Sandler Knock

Yassin Moslih Illness

Bram Johannes André Nuytinck Ankle Injury

Dušan Tadić Calf Injury

Dennis Geiger Groin Injury

Bryan Catharina Anna Petronella Linssen Unknown

Groningen

Elvis Arnold van der Laan Unknown

Rijk Janse ACL Knee Injury

Tyrique Christopher Mercera Hamstring

Thom van Bergen Unknown

Nikolas Brandis Unknown

Oskar Zawada Unknown

Ryan Metu Unknown

Match venue

Goffertstadion - Nijmegen

Year of construction: 1999
Surface: grass
Capacity: 12650
Average attendance: 9865
Maximum attendance: 12650
% sold: 78

Match result NEC Groningen

Date 25 October 2026 13:30
Competition Eredivisie
Season 2026/2027
Stage Regular Season - week 10
Match attendance 12650
Code NEC-GRO
Area Netherlands
Home team NEC
Away team Groningen

FAQ

What is the result between NEC Groningen?

The match resulted in a 2-2 draw between the two teams

What are the official lineups for NEC Groningen?

NEC : Coached by D. Schreuder, the lineup starts off in a 3-4-2-1 formation: G. Crettaz, D. Fonville, A. Kaplan, P. Schuurs, C. Bischoff, Jamiro Monteiro, D. Nejašmić, K. Kers, N. Lebreton, T. Chery (C), B. Linssen

Groningen : On the other side of the pitch, the team trained by D. Lukkien, is positioning themselves in a 4-2-3-1 : E. Vaessen, M. Csinger, M. Rente, T. Blokzijl (C), H. Hateboer, T. de Jonge, P. Clement, D. van der Werff, T. van Bergen, J. Schreuders, B. Willumsson

Who is the referee of the match NEC Groningen ?

Martin van den Kerkhof is the referee for this match

Where is the match NEC Groningen?

The venue Goffertstadion in Nijmegen is hosting the match

At what time is NEC Groningen?

Fixture in live on Football Today on 25 October 2026. Kick-off at 13:30

Who is the man of the match NEC - Groningen ?

Brynjólfur Andersen Willumsson had the best performance of the match NEC - Groningen. The stats reinforce this view:

2 Shots on target (100%)
1 Successful contests
2/10 Duel won (20%)
2 Goal !

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Confirmed line-ups

NEC 3-4-2-1

- 5.7 1 G. Crettaz
- 6.4 24 D. Fonville
- 5.7 22 A. Kaplan
- 5.9 4 P. Schuurs
- 6.1 99 C. Bischoff
- 5.9 35 Jamiro Monteiro
- 7.1 6 D. Nejašmić
- 5.7 34 K. Kers
- 7.2 20 N. Lebreton
- 5.1 9 (C) T. Chery
- 5.2 30 B. Linssen
- 7.4 1 E. Vaessen
- 6.0 4 M. Csinger
- 5.7 5 M. Rente
- 5.9 3 (C) T. Blokzijl
- 6.2 33 H. Hateboer
- 5.4 8 T. de Jonge
- 5.4 24 P. Clement
- 4.4 17 D. van der Werff
- 6.3 26 T. van Bergen
- 5.4 14 J. Schreuders
- 8.0 9 B. Willumsson
  
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Groningen 4-2-3-1

- D. Schreuder Coach
Substitutes
- A. Kabar #66 - Defender
- 56'
  
  K. Sierhuis #14 - Striker
- 46'
  
  T. Storm #21 - Defender
- Gabriel Brás #73 - Defender
- D. Geiger #18 - Midfielder
- 68'
  
  A. Tahaui #19 - Striker
- 56'
  
  M. Bakker #5 - Defender
- N. Polster #12 - Goalkeeper
- F. Entius #36 - Goalkeeper
- I. Hansen-Aarøen #8 - Midfielder
- W. Willumsson #11 - Midfielder
- D. Lukkien Coach
Substitutes
- J. Ondrejka #11 - Striker
- P. Boevink #30 - Goalkeeper
- 76'
  
  T. Hernes #7 - Midfielder
- O. Zawada #19 - Striker
- L. Štubljar #13 - Goalkeeper
- 73'
  
  T. Land #18 - Midfielder
- A. Nordin #16 - Midfielder
- N. Brandis #12 - Defender
- J. Dillema #44 - Midfielder
- J. Mosselaar #42 - Defender
- 72'
  
  W. Prins #2 - Defender
- 73'
  
  N. Eggens #20 - Striker

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Team stats Player stats

Main

Possession percentage

59%

41%

Duel won

54%

46%

Accurate passes

83%

76%

Attacking

Shots

Big chance created

Attempts blocked

Offsides

Throws

Shots Created

Goals from Inside Box

264

Final Third Touches

106

Passing

477

Passes

342

Accurate crosses

Crosses

Corner taken

Successful Final Third Entries

Successful Final Third Entries (Open Play)

162

Carries

Final Third Entries (Open Play)

Penalty Area Entries (Open Play)

Successful Penalty Area Entries

Progressive Carries

Successful Penalty Area Entries (Open Play)

Defending

Duel won

Clearances

Tackles

Aerial duels won

Clearance off line

Successful tackles

Successful interception

Defensive Actions in the Defensive Third

276

Opposition Passes in the Final Third

283

Foul

Free kicks conceded

Yellow cards

Goalkeeper

Saves

Total Big Chances Saved

Match stats comparison

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Attacking - Tops

Big chance created

M. Rente

T. van Bergen 1
K. Kers 1
C. Bischoff 1
D. Nejašmić 1

Shots (%)

B. Willumsson

100% 2/2

N. Lebreton 67% (2/3)
A. Kaplan 50% (1/2)
K. Kers 50% (1/2)
D. Nejašmić 50% (1/2)

Successful contests

C. Bischoff

N. Lebreton 2

Fouls suffered

T. van Bergen

A. Kaplan 4
N. Lebreton 3
C. Bischoff 2
K. Sierhuis 2

Attacking - Flops

Shots (%)

T. de Jonge

0% 0/2

B. Linssen 25% (1/4)

Dispossessed

D. van der Werff

T. van Bergen 3
C. Bischoff 3

Defending - Tops

Duel won (%)

M. Csinger

86% 6/7

K. Sierhuis 75% (6/8)
H. Hateboer 73% (8/11)
A. Kaplan 70% (7/10)
D. Nejašmić 63% (12/19)

Interceptions

H. Hateboer

M. Csinger 4
M. Rente 3
K. Kers 3
P. Schuurs 2

Aerial duels won (%)

H. Hateboer

100% 4/4

E. Vaessen 100% (2/2)
K. Sierhuis 67% (4/6)
N. Lebreton 67% (2/3)
M. Csinger 67% (2/3)

Defending - Flops

Duel won (%)

D. van der Werff

0% 0/8

B. Willumsson 0% (0/8)
J. Schreuders 0% (0/5)
M. Rente 0% (0/4)
T. Chery 0% (0/4)

Aerial duels won (%)

M. Rente

0% 0/4

B. Willumsson 0% (0/3)
T. Blokzijl 0% (0/2)
C. Bischoff 0% (0/2)

Passing - Tops

Passes (%)

T. Storm

97% 29/30

A. Kaplan 95% (37/39)
P. Clement 95% (35/37)
T. Chery 91% (43/47)
N. Lebreton 89% (34/38)

Accurate crosses

T. Chery

Successful final third passes

D. Nejašmić

T. Chery 22

Passing - Flops

Passes (%)

G. Crettaz

48% 22/46

E. Vaessen 54% (26/48)

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Regular Season

Advanced standings

General Home Away Halftime total

#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1	Feyenoord	24	10	7	3	0	32	11	21
2	Ajax	21	10	6	3	1	29	13	16
3	PSV	20	10	6	2	2	28	13	15
4	Twente	20	10	6	2	2	19	10	9
5	AZ	20	10	6	2	2	20	12	8
6	Fortuna	18	10	5	3	2	17	17	0
7	Heerenveen	15	10	4	3	3	18	13	5
8	Groningen	15	10	4	3	3	24	21	3
9	GAE	14	10	3	5	2	23	23	0
10	Cambuur	12	10	3	3	4	19	22	-3
11	Utrecht	12	10	3	3	4	17	27	-10
12	NEC	11	10	2	5	3	17	18	-1
13	Excelsior	11	10	3	2	5	16	19	-3
14	Sparta	9	10	2	3	5	17	24	-7
15	PEC	8	10	2	2	6	11	23	-12
16	Telstar	6	10	1	3	6	12	21	-9
17	ADO	6	10	1	3	6	13	23	-10
18	Willem II	2	10	0	2	8	10	32	-22

UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League Qualifiers
UEFA Europa League Qualifiers
UEFA Conference League Play-offs
Relegation Play-off
Relegation

#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1	Twente	12	5	4	0	1	10	5	5
2	PSV	11	5	3	2	0	14	5	9
3	GAE	11	5	3	2	0	14	8	6
4	AZ	10	5	3	1	1	9	5	4
5	Feyenoord	8	4	2	2	0	11	4	7
6	Heerenveen	7	5	2	1	2	7	5	2
7	Groningen	7	5	2	1	2	11	11	0
8	Fortuna	7	5	2	1	2	6	9	-3
9	Ajax	6	5	1	3	1	11	9	2
10	Utrecht	5	5	1	2	2	9	15	-6
11	Sparta	5	6	1	2	3	9	14	-5
12	ADO	4	5	1	1	3	8	12	-4
13	Cambuur	4	5	1	1	3	8	15	-7
14	NEC	4	6	0	4	2	9	12	-3
15	Excelsior	3	4	1	0	3	5	10	-5
16	PEC	3	5	1	0	4	5	14	-9
17	Telstar	2	5	0	2	3	8	15	-7
18	Willem II	1	5	0	1	4	4	16	-12

#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1	Feyenoord	16	6	5	1	0	21	7	14
2	Ajax	15	5	5	0	0	18	4	14
3	Fortuna	11	5	3	2	0	11	8	3
4	AZ	10	5	3	1	1	11	7	4
5	PSV	9	5	3	0	2	14	8	6
6	Cambuur	8	5	2	2	1	11	7	4
7	Twente	8	5	2	2	1	9	5	4
8	Groningen	8	5	2	2	1	13	10	3
9	Heerenveen	8	5	2	2	1	11	8	3
10	Excelsior	8	6	2	2	2	11	9	2
11	NEC	7	4	2	1	1	8	6	2
12	Utrecht	7	5	2	1	2	8	12	-4
13	PEC	5	5	1	2	2	6	9	-3
14	Sparta	4	4	1	1	2	8	10	-2
15	Telstar	4	5	1	1	3	4	6	-2
16	GAE	3	5	0	3	2	9	15	-6
17	ADO	2	5	0	2	3	5	11	-6
18	Willem II	1	5	0	1	4	6	16	-10

#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1	PSV	27	10	9	0	1	15	6	9
2	Feyenoord	22	10	7	1	2	17	4	13
3	Ajax	21	10	6	3	1	13	6	7
4	Groningen	19	10	6	1	3	15	10	5
5	Fortuna	17	10	4	5	1	9	5	4
6	Heerenveen	16	10	4	4	2	7	4	3
7	AZ	15	10	4	3	3	7	6	1
8	GAE	14	10	4	2	4	8	8	0
9	Cambuur	14	10	4	2	4	8	12	-4
10	Twente	13	10	2	7	1	8	6	2
11	Excelsior	12	10	3	3	4	9	7	2
12	NEC	11	10	2	5	3	7	10	-3
13	Sparta	9	10	2	3	5	7	11	-4
14	Telstar	7	10	1	4	5	6	10	-4
15	Utrecht	6	10	1	3	6	3	10	-7
16	ADO	6	10	1	3	6	3	11	-8
17	PEC	6	10	0	6	4	3	10	-7
18	Willem II	5	10	0	5	5	2	11	-9