Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19' | Willem II | Nathan Tjoe-A-On | 0-0 | |
| 59' | Fortuna Sittard | Substitution — Ole Romeny on, Lequincio Zeefuik off | 0-0 | |
| 64' | Willem II | Uriël van Aalst | 0-0 | |
| 70' | Willem II | Substitution — Nathan Tjoe-A-On on, Per van Loon off | 0-0 | |
| 71' | Willem II | Substitution — Eser Gürbüz on, Vito van Crooy off | 0-0 | |
| 72' | Willem II | Vito van Crooy | 0-0 | |
| 79' | Fortuna Sittard | Goal — Philip Brittijn | 0-1 | |
| 82' | Willem II | Substitution — Jaden Slory on, Chido Obi off | 0-1 | |
| 82' | Willem II | Substitution — Tonny Vilhena on, Thomas Verheydt off | 0-1 | |
| 83' | Fortuna Sittard | Substitution — Shiloh 't Zand on, Syb Van Ottele off | 0-1 | |
| 83' | Fortuna Sittard | Substitution — Anthony Descotte on, Kristoffer Peterson off | 0-1 | |
| 89' | Willem II | Substitution — Calvin Twigt on, Mats Lemmens off | 0-1 | |
| 90+3' | Fortuna Sittard | Ivo Pinto | 0-1 |
Fortuna Sittard left the Koning Willem II Stadion on Saturday, 19 September 2026 with all three points after a tight, scrappy affair ended 0-1 in their favour. The first half gave little away, with both sides cautious and the game locked at 0-0 at the break. Willem II had the crowd behind them but couldn't find a way through a well-organised visiting defence, and chances were hard to come by all afternoon. The breakthrough came after the restart, and once Fortuna got their noses in front they made sure of it, seeing out the remaining minutes with discipline rather than fireworks. It wasn't a classic, but away wins are rarely about style. For Willem II, it's a frustrating afternoon on home soil and another missed chance to get the fans onside, while Fortuna Sittard will take the three points gladly and head home having done the job without needing to be spectacular.
The Matchup
Willem II 0-1 Fortuna Sittard was the final score at Koning Willem II Stadion, in a game where Fortuna Sittard did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 46% in favour of Willem II, Fortuna Sittard made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 15 attempts from Willem II against 17 from Fortuna Sittard over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Fortuna Sittard, and Willem II 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
Willem II vs Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Looking Ahead
Willem II does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Sparta Rotterdam, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II going to play at 17 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
Fortuna Sittard, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at NEC Nijmegen, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard going to play at 18 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.