Fortuna Sittard kicks off the Eredivisie weekend with an away match against FC Groningen. The game takes place on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 20:00 in the Euroborg stadium, as reported by De Gelderlander. Both sides have started the new season strongly, raising expectations for this fixture.
Fortuna Sittard currently sits eighth in the Eredivisie with four points from three games. The team has one win, one draw, and one loss, with a goal difference of 5-5. Their recent form reads loss, win, draw. The Limburg-based club trails league leaders AZ Alkmaar by five points.
How do both teams shape up?
FC Groningen and Fortuna Sittard both approach this weekend with confidence. The home side aims to continue its strong home record, while the visitors from Limburg look to prove their good start was no fluke. The statistics on our standings page show how close their league positions are. Fortuna's balanced record of five goals scored and five conceded highlights their mixed results in the opening weeks.
Fortuna Sittard's next assignment is an away game against ADO Den Haag on September 6. ADO currently occupies 17th place in the table, presenting an opportunity for Fortuna to collect points. The full schedule is available on our fixtures page.
What does this match mean for the weekend?
As the opening match of the round, this fixture sets the tone for the rest of the Eredivisie weekend. A positive result gives Fortuna Sittard momentum for the weeks ahead. The squad, which you can view on our squad page, must show they can handle the pressure. Neither team has lost a home game this season, raising the stakes even higher.
The live coverage by De Gelderlander will follow all the action from the first whistle. For fans wanting to track the statistics, our stats page offers detailed player and team performance data.
What are the expectations after the match?
Regardless of the result in Groningen, the focus will quickly shift to the encounter with ADO Den Haag. That match is a direct chance to climb the league table. Fortuna Sittard's team has shown the quality to earn points, but consistency is the key for the coming months. The next few weeks will reveal if the strong start forms a solid foundation for the entire season.
