Robin Hensgens has been appointed as the referee for Fortuna Sittard's key Eredivisie match against FC Twente on Saturday evening. The KNVB announced the officiating team for the October 10th fixture on Monday, a selection that carries an unfavourable statistical history for the home side.
Fortuna Sittard currently sit sixth in the Eredivisie with 13 points from seven games. The clash with fourth-placed FC Twente therefore represents a direct duel in the upper mid-table. John van den Brom's side will travel to the Fortuna Sittard Stadion with a full away section.
Full officiating team
Hensgens will be assisted by linesmen Michael Osseweijer and Franca Overtoom. Niels Boel is the fourth official. From the ARAG Replay Center in Zeist, Clay Ruperti will serve as the VAR, with Shona Shukrula as the AVAR.
The statistics surrounding Hensgens are notable. Fortuna Sittard have never won an Eredivisie match under his direction in four previous attempts, drawing three and losing one. For FC Twente, his track record is more positive. The Tukkers did not lose in the two matches he refereed for them last season, at home against FC Volendam (2-1) and PEC Zwolle (1-1).
The last meeting between the clubs, on March 21st, ended in a 1-2 defeat for Fortuna. The upcoming match is a chance for revenge and vital points in the battle for a top-half position. The current standings show how tight the table is.
Heading into this fixture, Fortuna's form has been mixed with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five league outings. Their most recent result was a 2-0 defeat at FC Utrecht. The full fixtures schedule shows a run of tough games follows after Twente. The squad, including top scorer Mohamed Ihattaren with three goals, can be viewed on the squad page. Kick-off on Saturday is at 20:00.
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