Fortuna Sittard has shown a mixed start to the Eredivisie season, currently sitting in sixth place in the league table. The BBC provided a detailed report on the club's statistics and head-to-head record following their recent match against FC Groningen.

What is Fortuna Sittard's current standing?

Fortuna Sittard has gathered seven points from their first four matches, placing them sixth. Manager Danny Buijs's team has recorded two wins, one draw, and one defeat, with a recent form of WLWD. They have scored eight goals and conceded seven, giving them a +1 goal difference. The gap to league leaders AZ Alkmaar is five points. Supporters can track the live table on our standings page.

Playing away at Groningen, the Limburg-based side set up in a 5-3-2 formation. Despite having only 32% possession, the team demonstrated resilience. Fortuna took nine shots, with five on target. Defensively, they were particularly busy, making sixty clearances and winning ten tackles for a 50% success rate. However, they also received four yellow cards and committed eight fouls.

What were the recent results?

The season opened with a strong 3-1 home victory over SC Cambuur. This was followed by a 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven, a result matched on 25 October 2025. Their only league defeat so far was a 0-2 home loss to AZ. In pre-season, Fortuna secured friendly wins against Meerssen (2-1) and APOEL (2-1), but also lost to Almere City (1-3).

The head-to-head meetings with FC Groningen show a closely fought rivalry. On 25 January 2026, Fortuna Sittard won 1-2 in Groningen. Earlier, on 25 October 2025, they lost 1-2 at home, and on 16 March 2025, suffered a 0-1 away defeat. This history makes every encounter between these northern neighbours significant.

What's next for Fortuna?

The immediate focus shifts to the away fixture against ADO Den Haag, scheduled for 6 September 2026. ADO currently sits 16th in the league, presenting an opportunity for Fortuna to build on their points tally. The full schedule is available on our fixtures page. With 7 points from 4 games, Fortuna Sittard has laid a solid foundation for the season ahead.

The coming weeks will reveal if Danny Buijs's squad can find the consistency to remain in the top half. Squad information is always up-to-date on our squad page. Their next official match is against ADO Den Haag on Sunday, 6 September.