Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15' | Groningen | Goal — T. van Bergen | 0-1 | |
| 30' | Groningen | Goal — B. Willumsson (assist: E. Vaessen) | 0-2 | |
| 45' | Groningen | Goal — D. van der Werff (assist: T. Land) | 0-3 | |
| 46' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — J. Zamburek on, F. de Bruin off | 0-3 | |
| 46' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — M. Waem on, O. Raterink off | 0-3 | |
| 55' | ADO Den Haag | Goal — Y. Eduardo (assist: F. de Bruin) | 1-3 | |
| 59' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — Y. Eduardo on, L. Reischl off | 1-3 | |
| 59' | Groningen | Substitution — E. van der Laan on, M. Csinger off | 1-3 | |
| 69' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — J. Bal on, E. Rottier off | 1-3 | |
| 78' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — P. Mulder on, L. Wilhelm off | 1-3 | |
| 80' | Groningen | Substitution — B. Willumsson on, N. Eggens off | 1-3 | |
| 81' | Groningen | Goal — N. Eggens (assist: T. van Bergen) | 1-4 | |
| 83' | Groningen | David van der Werff | 1-4 | |
| 87' | Groningen | Substitution — W. Prins on, N. Brandis off | 1-4 | |
| 87' | Groningen | Substitution — T. de Jonge on, J. Ondrejka off | 1-4 | |
| 87' | Groningen | Substitution — T. Land on, T. Hernes off | 1-4 |
Groningen came to the Bingoal Stadion and put on a clinical display, racing into a 3-0 halftime lead that left ADO's home supporters stunned. Despite dominating possession with 55% of the ball, the hosts couldn't capitalize on their chances and found themselves completely outshot, with Groningen managing 14 shots on target to ADO's four. The visitors added a fourth late on to seal a 1-4 victory, with ADO's solitary goal offering little consolation. There were bright spots for the hosts, notably Kilian Nikièma's tireless performance earning the Man of the Match award, but it wasn't enough to prevent a heavy defeat. ADO pressed hard in the second half and had five corners to work with, yet Groningen's defensive solidity proved impenetrable. The win moves Groningen up the table, while ADO will need to regroup quickly after a disappointing afternoon.
The Matchup
Groningen beat ADO Den Haag 1-4 at Bingoal Stadion, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 55% in favour of ADO Den Haag, Groningen made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 10 attempts from ADO Den Haag against 17 from Groningen over the course of the game. ADO Den Haag had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
ADO Den Haag vs Groningen Lineups
Looking Ahead
ADO Den Haag will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes away at Telstar, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Telstar vs ADO Den Haag going to play at 11 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
Groningen, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action away at Excelsior, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Excelsior vs Groningen going to play at 11 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.