Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9' | Groningen | Goal — B. Willumsson (assist: T. van Bergen) | 0-1 | |
| 11' | PSV Eindhoven | Goal — T. Blokzijl | 1-1 | |
| 21' | PSV Eindhoven | Ruben van Bommel | 1-1 | |
| 35' | PSV Eindhoven | Goal — I. Perisic | 2-1 | |
| 45+2' | Groningen | Márk Csinger | 2-1 | |
| 45' | PSV Eindhoven | Goal — R. Pepi | 3-1 | |
| 46' | Groningen | Substitution — J. Schreuders on, M. Rente off | 3-1 | |
| 53' | PSV Eindhoven | Goal — I. Perisic (assist: Mauro Junior) | 4-1 | |
| 54' | Groningen | Substitution — on, N. Brandis off | 4-1 | |
| 56' | PSV Eindhoven | Goal — S. Dest (assist: R. van Bommel) | 5-1 | |
| 67' | Groningen | Substitution — B. Willumsson on, E. van der Laan off | 5-1 | |
| 67' | Groningen | Substitution — D. van der Werff on, J. Ondrejka off | 5-1 | |
| 68' | PSV Eindhoven | Substitution — N. Fernandez on, P. Wanner off | 5-1 | |
| 68' | PSV Eindhoven | Substitution — R. van Bommel on, A. Bouhamdi off | 5-1 | |
| 75' | PSV Eindhoven | Substitution — Mauro Junior on, F. Kostic off | 5-1 | |
| 76' | PSV Eindhoven | Substitution — I. Perisic on, D. Man off | 5-1 | |
| 85' | PSV Eindhoven | Substitution — A. Obispo on, L. Geertruida off | 5-1 | |
| 85' | Groningen | Substitution — T. de Jonge on, T. Hernes off | 5-1 |
PSV utterly demolished Groningen at the Philips Stadion with a 5-1 victory that was never really in doubt after a blistering first half. The hosts raced into a 3-1 lead before the break and simply kept turning the screw in the second period, with Ivan Perišić orchestrating the display from wide. The Croatian was immense all afternoon, deservedly earning the man-of-the-match award, and PSV's dominance was reflected in their 24 shots compared to Groningen's seven attempts on goal. It was a chastening afternoon for the visitors, who offered little resistance once PSV got rolling. The Eindhoven side controlled proceedings with 12 shots on target and had far too much quality for a Groningen side that looked overmatched from kick-off. This was the sort of performance that reminds everyone why PSV are genuine title contenders, even if they'll face far tougher tests before the season is done.
The Matchup
PSV Eindhoven 5-1 Groningen was the final score at Philips Stadion, in a game where PSV Eindhoven did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. PSV Eindhoven also had the better share of the ball, holding 62% 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 24 attempts from PSV Eindhoven against 7 from Groningen over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for PSV Eindhoven, and Groningen pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
PSV Eindhoven vs Groningen Lineups
Looking Ahead
PSV Eindhoven does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at ADO Den Haag, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when ADO Den Haag vs PSV Eindhoven going to play at 17 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
Groningen, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. 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.