Fortuna Sittard suffered a defeat in the Eredivisie against ADO Den Haag on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The match in The Hague tested manager Danny Buijs, who had to improvise due to a string of absences across his defensive line. onefootball.com first reported the story.

This loss comes as Fortuna Sittard sits seventh in the standings with 7 points from 4 games. The team has scored 8 goals and conceded 7, resulting in a +1 goal difference. They currently trail league leaders PSV Eindhoven by 6 points.

How did absences affect the lineup?

Manager Danny Buijs saw his options limited by a long list of unavailable players. Defender Ivan Marquez and midfielder Kristoffer Peterson were injured, alongside Rodrigo Guth, Siebe Wylin, and Sven Simons. Striker Ole Romeny missed the match due to suspension. This situation tested the squad's depth at a critical juncture. Buijs was forced to reshuffle his defence against an ADO Den Haag side that had conceded 11 goals in its previous four league games. The home team, however, had drawn 2-2 with Feyenoord in their last outing, boosting morale. ADO were without Cameron Peupion due to injury.

What was the form of both teams beforehand?

Fortuna Sittard started the season with a draw at PSV and a win against Cambuur. This was followed by a loss to AZ, but they bounced back with a 3-2 victory at Groningen. These results had placed them in the top half of the table. ADO Den Haag, in contrast, entered the fixture in 16th place with just one point from four matches. Their defence had yet to keep a clean sheet this season. In attack, they frequently relied on crosses, attempting open-play crosses in recent matches.

Who were Fortuna's key performers?

Despite the defeat, individual performances stood out. Attacker Lequincio Zeefuik has already scored two league goals this season. Midfielder Edouard Michut has provided two assists in the Eredivisie. The team statistically performed with a shooting accuracy of 68.97%. Their average possession stood at 31%, indicating a more counter-attacking style. Fans can view the full squad for an overview of all available players.

What does this mean for the upcoming fixtures?

The immediate focus now shifts to the next match on the schedule. Fortuna Sittard hosts Ajax at home on 12 September 2026. Ajax currently sits fifth in the table, promising another tough test. This is part of a challenging run of games that supporters can follow on the fixtures page. The match against ADO Den Haag was the first meeting since April 2021, when Fortuna Sittard won 3-0 in The Hague. The next encounter between the two clubs is not yet scheduled.