FinishedEredivisie
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAG | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GRO | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Apr 17, 2026 · 20:00GO Ahead Eagles Stadium
Match report
GO Ahead Eagles beat Groningen 2–1 at GO Ahead Eagles Stadium in Eredivisie. E. Linthorst opened the scoring in the 29th minute. GO Ahead Eagles have 3 wins in their last 5, while Groningen have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽E. Linthorstassist D. James
29'
40'
⚽R. Higginsassist D. Janse
2H
K. Goudmijn
51'
⚽K. Goudmijn
52'
⇄L. Plogmann↓ K. Goudmijn
66'
66'
⇄L. Štubljar↓ T. Hernes
68'
Besnik Mashuku
J. Kramer
85'
⇄S. Jansen↓ E. Linthorst
85'
85'
⇄H. Jurjus↓ R. Higgins
Momentum
EAG
⚽⚽⚽
GRO
Match info
TournamentEredivisie · Netherlands
Kick-offApr 17, 2026 · 20:00
VenueGO Ahead Eagles Stadium
Attendance40,533 / 54,774 (74%)
RefereeS. Guida (Ita)
FIFA ranking
#12·
#1
#12·#1Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
56Ball possession %44
1.9Expected goals (xG)1.4
15Total shots9
7Shots on target3
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
8Corner kicks4
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
540Passes468
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
J. De Busser7.9Lineups
EAG 4-3-37.26Formation7.214-3-3 GRO
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 34 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 101:45 | +56 | 84 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 70:44 | +26 | 65 | DLWWD |
| 3 |  NEC Nijmegen | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 77:53 | +24 | 59 | LWWWD |
| 4 |  Twente | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 59:40 | +19 | 58 | WWDDL |
| 5 |  Ajax | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 62:41 | +21 | 56 | DLWWD |
| 6 |  Utrecht | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 55:42 | +13 | 53 | LWWDL |
| 7 |  AZ Alkmaar | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 58:51 | +7 | 52 | DLWWD |
| 8 |  Heerenveen | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 57:53 | +4 | 51 | LLWWD |
| 9 | Groningen | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 49:45 | +4 | 48 | WLLWW |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 40:62 | -22 | 43 | DLLWW |
| 11 |  Fortuna Sittard | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 49:63 | -14 | 39 | WDLLW |
| 12 | GO Ahead Eagles | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 54:53 | +1 | 38 | DLLWD |
| 13 |  Excelsior | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 43:56 | -13 | 38 | WWDLL |
| 14 |  Telstar | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 49:55 | -6 | 37 | WWDLL |
| 15 |  PEC Zwolle | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 44:71 | -27 | 37 | LLWDL |
| 16 |  FC Volendam | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 35:55 | -20 | 32 | LLWDD |
| 17 |  NAC Breda | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 35:58 | -23 | 29 | WDDLL |
| 18 |  Heracles | 34 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 35:85 | -50 | 19 | LLWLL |
European qualification Relegation
Eredivisie
2026Groningen2-1GO Ahead EaglesChampions League
2024Groningen0-2GO Ahead EaglesDomestic Cup
2023GO Ahead Eagles3-2GroningenEredivisie
2022Groningen1-0GO Ahead Eagles