Who started Groningen's last match?

Groningen's starting XI on 29 Oct 2026 in the KNVB Beker (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen, Jorg Schreuders, Thijmen Blokzijl, Márk Csinger, Wouter Prins, Tygo Land, Pelle Clement, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Jacob Ondrejka, Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson.

What was Groningen's last result?

Groningen lost to Emmen 0–2 on 29 Oct 2026.

When did Groningen last win?

Groningen last won on 11 Oct 2026, beating Excelsior 5–1.

Who takes penalties for Groningen?

T. van Bergen has taken the most penalties for Groningen this season, scoring 1 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for Groningen in the 2026-27 season?

B. Willumsson leads with 11 starts for Groningen across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.

What formation does Groningen use most often?

Groningen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 11 of their 11 matches in the 2026-27 season.

Which Groningen goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?

Etienne Vaessen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Groningen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.

Which Groningen defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?

Thijmen Blokzijl has made the most starts as defender for Groningen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.

Which Groningen midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?

Pelle Clement has made the most starts as midfielder for Groningen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.

Which Groningen forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?

Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson has made the most starts as forward for Groningen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.

Groningen lineup today vs Sparta Rotterdam

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Groningen's most-used XI this season (starts from 11 matches): Vaessen (11); Blokzijl (11), Csinger (7), Prins (7); Schreuders (11), van der Werff (11), van Bergen (11), Clement (11), de Jonge (10); Willumsson (11). Since left: Land. Next match: vs Sparta Rotterdam, Sun 1 Nov.

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Quiet since 14 Sep: nothing new to report

TRANSFERHateboer signs from Rennes14 Sep · Free agent
TRANSFEREmeran leaves7 Sep · Free agent
TRANSFERBoevink signs from SpVgg Greuther Fürth1 Sep · Free agent
TRANSFERBouland leaves for MVV18 Aug · Free agent
TRANSFERResink leaves for AZ Alkmaar16 Aug · Transfer
TRANSFEROndrejka joins on loan from Parma13 Aug · Loan
TRANSFERCsinger signs from Gyori ETO FC13 Aug
TRANSFERPreniqi leaves for Al-Fateh2 Aug

Groningen most-used starting XI

11 MATCHES

Groningen's most-used starting XI this season, across 11 official matches, was Vaessen in goal, a back three of Blokzijl, Csinger and Prins, and Willumsson leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Land.
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 21 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Groningen this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

8thDED15 pts

Groningen are 8th in the DED on 15 points from 10 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

Head Coach

D. Lukkien

NetherlandsSince Jul 2023

Injuries & suspensions

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DEFJengLeg InjuryOut
DEFMerceraInjuryOut
DEFvan der LaanInjuryOut

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 21 of last 30

4-2-3-1

70%

4-4-2

30%

Most Common Groningen Starting XI

Based on 11 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers

This season

MIDvan Bergen1/1 penalties scored

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Groningen transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED

DEPARTED

IN · 7

HHateboerfrom RennesFree agentSEP '26
BBoevinkfrom SpVgg Greuther FürthFree agentSEP '26
OOndrejkafrom ParmaLoanAUG '26
CCsingerfrom Gyori ETO FCTransferAUG '26
NNordinfrom HelsingborgTransferAUG '26
MMosselaarFree agentJUL '26
JJengfrom ReimsLoanJUL '26

OUT · 5

EEmeranFree agentSEP '26
BBoulandto MVVFree agentAUG '26
RResinkto AZ AlkmaarTransferAUG '26
PPreniqito Al-FatehTransferAUG '26
JJurjusto FC VolendamFree agentJUL '26

WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 61 DAYS

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Groningen

Who started Groningen's last match?: Groningen's starting XI on 29 Oct 2026 in the KNVB Beker (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen, Jorg Schreuders, Thijmen Blokzijl, Márk Csinger, Wouter Prins, Tygo Land, Pelle Clement, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Jacob Ondrejka, Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson.
What was Groningen's last result?: Groningen lost to Emmen 0–2 on 29 Oct 2026.
When did Groningen last win?: Groningen last won on 11 Oct 2026, beating Excelsior 5–1.
Who takes penalties for Groningen?: T. van Bergen has taken the most penalties for Groningen this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Groningen in the 2026-27 season?: B. Willumsson leads with 11 starts for Groningen across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
What formation does Groningen use most often?: Groningen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 11 of their 11 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Which Groningen goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?: Etienne Vaessen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Groningen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
Which Groningen defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?: Thijmen Blokzijl has made the most starts as defender for Groningen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
Which Groningen midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?: Pelle Clement has made the most starts as midfielder for Groningen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
Which Groningen forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?: Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson has made the most starts as forward for Groningen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.