Twente came from behind to secure a commanding 3-1 victory over PEC Zwolle at De Grolsch Veste, though the visitors made them work for it in the opening half. The hosts were caught cold early on, conceding before finding their feet. They levelled before the break but looked a different side after the interval, turning on the style to put the game beyond doubt with two second-half goals. Daouda Weidmann was the standout performer, orchestrating play from midfield and earning the official Man of the Match rating. Twente's dominance was clear in the numbers—they had 27 shots to Zwolle's eight, with 10 of those finding the target compared to just three from their opponents. The three points move Twente closer to the summit, while Zwolle head home with little to show for their battling first-half display.
The Matchup
Twente beat PEC Zwolle 3-1 at De Grolsch Veste, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Twente also had the better share of the ball, holding 69% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 27 attempts from Twente against 8 from PEC Zwolle over the course of the game. PEC Zwolle 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
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21' | PEC Zwolle | Goal — E. Sorensen (assist: T. Oosting) | 0-1 | |
| 38' | Twente | Goal — D. Weidmann (assist: S. Orjasaeter) | 1-1 | |
| 59' | Twente | Goal — D. Mbayo | 2-1 | |
| 65' | PEC Zwolle | Substitution — T. Oosting on, G. Reiziger off | 2-1 | |
| 66' | PEC Zwolle | Substitution — E. Sorensen on, O. Velanas off | 2-1 | |
| 66' | PEC Zwolle | Substitution — D. Mbayo on, I. Cissoko off | 2-1 | |
| 69' | Twente | Substitution — B. van Rooij on, G. Peixoto off | 2-1 | |
| 69' | Twente | Substitution — M. Pjaca on, K. Hlynsson off | 2-1 | |
| 69' | Twente | Goal — D. Rots (assist: R. Zerrouki) | 3-1 | |
| 78' | PEC Zwolle | Substitution — R. Thomas on, N. Fichtinger off | 3-1 | |
| 80' | Twente | Substitution — D. Weidmann on, T. van den Belt off | 3-1 | |
| 80' | Twente | Substitution — S. Orjasaeter on, F. Thorvaldsen off | 3-1 | |
| 82' | Twente | Substitution — W. Weghorst on, S. Lammers off | 3-1 | |
| 84' | PEC Zwolle | Substitution — D. van der Haar on, T. Velthuis off | 3-1 |
Twente vs PEC Zwolle Lineups
Looking Ahead
Twente have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes away at Cambuur, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Cambuur vs Twente going to play at 30 August 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
PEC Zwolle, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to NEC Nijmegen, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: PEC Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen going to play at 29 August 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.