FinishedEredivisie
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| NIJ | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Feb 17, 2026 · 19:00Sparta Rotterdam Stadium
Match report
Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen shared the points in a 1–1 draw at Sparta Rotterdam Stadium in Eredivisie. I. Hansen-Aarøen opened the scoring in the 7th minute. Sparta Rotterdam have 0 wins in their last 5, while NEC Nijmegen have 1 win in their last 5.
Match events
1H
7'
⚽I. Hansen-Aarøenassist Deveron Fonville
J. Baas
42'
2H
59'
B. Nuytinck
L. Martes
76'
⚽P. Clementassist J. Esser
80'
⇄J. Drommel↓ J. Kitolano
80'
80'
⇄G. Crettaz↓ N. Lebreton
⇄P. Kuiper↓ P. Clement
89'
89'
⇄R. Janse↓ I. Hansen-Aarøen
Momentum
SPA
⚽⚽
NIJ
Match info
TournamentEredivisie · Netherlands
Kick-offFeb 17, 2026 · 19:00
VenueSparta Rotterdam Stadium
Attendance35,975 / 40,881 (88%)
RefereeJ. Gil (Pol)
FIFA ranking
#9·
#16
#9·#16Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
52Ball possession %48
1.3Expected goals (xG)1
13Total shots9
5Shots on target4
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
6Corner kicks5
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves4
540Passes492
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
J. Esser7.7Lineups
SPA 4-3-37.05Formation6.674-3-3 NIJ
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 |
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