Groningen 2-3 Excelsior final score - 2 May 2026, Eredivisie

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Highlights

Groningen Groningen
Excelsior Excelsior
End of game
90'
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(2-3) G. de Regt
A. Zagre
88'
M. van Duinen
J. Bergraaf
M. Seuntjens
Y. Taha El Idrissi
87'
T. Mercera
M. Rente
87'
86'
I. Bronkhorst
D. Sanches Fernandes
78'
A. Carlen
L. Hartjes
77'
J. Bergraaf
N. Naujoks
B. Willumsson
T. Land
71'
65'
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(2-2) D. Sanches Fernandes
R. Meissen
60'
S. Wlodarczyk
E. Hansson
R. Metu
D. van der Werff
56'
Y. Taha El Idrissi (2-1)
T. de Jonge
47'
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Half-time
40'
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(1-1) C. Widell
E. Hansson
T. de Jonge (1-0)
D. van der Werff
3'
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Kick-off

Game Statistics

Groningen Groningen
Excelsior Excelsior
55
Possession (%)
45
10
Total shots
16
7
Shots on target
9
5
Corners
8
13
Free Kicks
7
5
Fouls
11
2
Offside
2
3
Shots off target
7
6
Saves
5
4
Clearances
7
0
Injuries
2
4
Substitutions
5

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
9 Groningen
48 34 14 6 14 +4
13 Excelsior
38 34 10 8 16 -13

Last matches

Groningen
Groningen Last matches
W D W W D L
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

25 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Feyenoord
3 :  1
Groningen

11 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Groningen
0 :  0
Go Ahead Eagles

4 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Telstar
0 :  2
Groningen

22 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Groningen
3 :  0
AZ Alkmaar

13 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Zwolle
1 :  1
Groningen

7 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Groningen
3 :  1
Ajax
L L L W W D
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

11 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Groningen
0 :  0
Go Ahead Eagles

22 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Groningen
3 :  0
AZ Alkmaar

7 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Groningen
3 :  1
Ajax

14 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie

Groningen
1 :  2
Utrecht

8 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie

Groningen
1 :  2
PSV Eindhoven

25 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie

Groningen
1 :  2
Fortuna Sittard
L L L D W L
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.83 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

25 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Feyenoord
3 :  1
Groningen

4 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Telstar
0 :  2
Groningen

13 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Zwolle
1 :  1
Groningen

1 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Volendam
3 :  2
Groningen

22 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie

Twente
2 :  1
Groningen

31 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie

Sparta Rotterdam
2 :  0
Groningen
Excelsior
Excelsior Last matches
L L D L D W
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

26 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
5 :  0
Utrecht

12 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Zwolle
2 :  2
Excelsior

4 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
0 :  2
NEC Nijmegen

20 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Heracles
1 :  1
Excelsior

15 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Feyenoord
2 :  1
Excelsior

7 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
1 :  2
Heerenveen
D L L L L W
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

26 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
5 :  0
Utrecht

4 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
0 :  2
NEC Nijmegen

7 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
1 :  2
Heerenveen

1 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
0 :  1
Go Ahead Eagles

14 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
1 :  2
AZ Alkmaar

1 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
2 :  2
Ajax
D W L L D D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

12 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie

Zwolle
2 :  2
Excelsior

20 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Heracles
1 :  1
Excelsior

15 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie

Feyenoord
2 :  1
Excelsior

20 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie

Fortuna Sittard
2 :  1
Excelsior

6 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie

NAC Breda
0 :  2
Excelsior

24 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie

Twente
0 :  0
Excelsior

Head to head

Groningen

80 %

Draw

0 %

Excelsior

20 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

2.8
Total goals
20%
BTTS
2.2
Goals scored
0.6
Goals conceded
40%
Over 2.5
60%
Under 2.5

5 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
0 :  2
Groningen

16 Jan 2024 - KNVB beker

Excelsior
0 :  2
Groningen

25 Feb 2023 - Eredivisie

Groningen
3 :  0
Excelsior

8 Jan 2023 - Eredivisie

Excelsior
1 :  0
Groningen

15 Dec 2021 - KNVB beker

Excelsior
2 :  4
Groningen

Tactical Scheme

Groningen

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

1
E. Vaessen
5
M. Rente
3
T. Blokzijl
4
D. Janse
43
M. Peersman
18
T. Land
8
T. de Jonge
10
Y. Taha El Idrissi
17
D. van der Werff
14
J. Schreuders
26
T. Van Bergen
7
E. Hansson
11
G. de Regt
30
D. Sanches Fernandes
23
I. Yegoian
20
L. Hartjes
10
N. Naujoks
12
A. Zagre
14
L. Schouten
4
C. Widell
3
R. Meissen
1
S. van Gassel

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

Excelsior

Substitutes

Groningen
Groningen
Goalkeeper

L. Stubljar

D. Baron

Defender

W. Prins

T. Mercera

M. Rente 87'

E. Van der Laan

Midfielder

T. Hernes

M. Seuntjens

Y. Taha El Idrissi 87'

J. Dillema

B. Willumsson

T. Land 71'

Forward

R. Metu

D. van der Werff 56'

R. Mendes

Excelsior
Excelsior
Goalkeeper

C. Raatsie

Defender

I. Bronkhorst

D. Sanches Fernandes 86'

G. Cairo

Midfielder

S. Janssen

A. Carlen

L. Hartjes 78'

Forward

S. Wlodarczyk

E. Hansson 60'

M. van Duinen

J. Bergraaf 88'

J. Bergraaf

N. Naujoks 77'

Missing players

Groningen
Groningen
Defender

S. Resink

Forward

O. Zawada

M. Hoekstra

Excelsior
Excelsior
Defender

S. Henderikx

Midfielder

M. Tielemans

Forward

M. Jonathans

Live Commentary

90+8' tir_cadre_1

In Groningen Excelsior Rotterdam drive forward through Szymon Wlodarczyk. His shot is on target but it's saved.

90+7'  

Ingmar Oostrom signals a FC Groningen throw-in in Excelsior Rotterdam's half.

90+7'  

Can FC Groningen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Excelsior Rotterdam's half?

90+6'  

Throw-in for FC Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

90+6' corner_1

Corner awarded to Excelsior Rotterdam.

90+5' coup_franc_1

Ingmar Oostrom signals a free kick to Excelsior Rotterdam in their own half.

90+4' tir_cadre_1

FC Groningen's Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson gets in a shot on goal at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

90+4' coup_franc_1

Free kick for FC Groningen in their own half.

90+3' coup_franc_1

Free kick Excelsior Rotterdam.

90+3' sifflet_1

FC Groningen have a goal kick.

90+3' tir_non_cadre_1

Excelsior Rotterdam are pushing forward but Irakli Yegoian's finish is wide of the goal.

90+2' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Groningen.

90+1'  

Ingmar Oostrom awards the home team a throw-in.

90' ending

It's 2 - 3 as the referee blows for full-time.

90' but_1

Excelsior Rotterdam take a 2 - 3 lead thanks to Gyan De Regt. Great play from Arthur Zagre to set up the goal.

89' corner_1

Corner awarded to FC Groningen.

88' substitution_1

The away team replaces Jerolldino Armantrading with Mike Van Duinen. They are not allowed any more substitutions in the match, and any serious injuries now means they will have to continue with the players left on the field.

87' substitution_1

Dick Lukkien is making the team's fourth substitution at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium with Tyrique Mercera replacing Marco Rente.

87' substitution_1

The home team have replaced Younes Taha El Idrissi with Mats Seuntjens. This is the third substitution made today by Dick Lukkien.

86' substitution_1

Excelsior Rotterdam make their fourth substitution with Ilias Bronkhorst replacing Derensili Sanches Fernandes.

85'  

Throw-in Excelsior Rotterdam.

83' coup_franc_1

In Groningen a free kick has been awarded the away team.

83' tir_cadre_1

Excelsior Rotterdam drives forward and Derensili Sanches Fernandes gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

82' sifflet_1

Ingmar Oostrom awards Excelsior Rotterdam a goal kick.

81'  

Excelsior Rotterdam needs to be cautious. FC Groningen have an attacking throw-in.

80' coup_franc_1

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Excelsior Rotterdam close to the penalty box.

80' coup_franc_1

Ingmar Oostrom signals a free kick to FC Groningen.

79'  

FC Groningen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

78' coup_franc_1

Free kick for FC Groningen in the half of Excelsior Rotterdam.

78' substitution_1

Adam Carlen (Excelsior Rotterdam) has replaced the possibly injured Lennard Hartjes.

77' substitution_1

Excelsior Rotterdam make their second substitution with Jerolldino Armantrading replacing Noah Naujoks.

77'  

Throw-in for FC Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

76' sifflet_1

Excelsior Rotterdam have a goal kick.

75'  

Excelsior Rotterdam's Lennard Hartjes is back in action after a slight knock.

73' blessure_1

The match at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium has been interrupted briefly for a check on Lennard Hartjes, who is down injured.

73' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Excelsior Rotterdam at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

72' coup_franc_1

Free kick FC Groningen.

71' substitution_1

The home team replace Tygo Land with Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson.

71' hors_jeu_1

Ingmar Oostrom blows against Excelsior Rotterdam's Noah Naujoks for offside.

71'  

Throw-in for FC Groningen in the half of Excelsior Rotterdam.

70'  

Can FC Groningen capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Excelsior Rotterdam's half?

70' tir_cadre_1

Ryan Metu of FC Groningen smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

69' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Excelsior Rotterdam goal kick.

69' tir_non_cadre_1

In Groningen FC Groningen attack through Younes Taha El Idrissi. The finish is off target, however.

68' coup_franc_1

FC Groningen are in shooting range from this free kick.

65' but_1

Derensili Sanches Fernandes grabs a goal to bring things level at 2 - 2 at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. That's a fine assist from Rick Meissen.

64' coup_franc_1

FC Groningen awarded a free kick in their own half.

63' corner_1

Excelsior Rotterdam have been awarded a corner by Ingmar Oostrom.

63' tir_non_cadre_1

Excelsior Rotterdam's Noah Naujoks gets his shot away but it misses the target.

62'  

Throw-in Excelsior Rotterdam.

62' corner_1

Excelsior Rotterdam have been awarded a corner by Ingmar Oostrom.

61' corner_1

Corner awarded to Excelsior Rotterdam.

60' substitution_1

Szymon Wlodarczyk is on a sub for Emil Hansson for Excelsior Rotterdam.

60' tir_non_cadre_1

Excelsior Rotterdam's Arthur Zagre breaks free at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

57' sifflet_1

Excelsior Rotterdam have a goal kick.

57' tir_non_cadre_1

Thijmen Blokzijl for FC Groningen gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

57'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

56'  

Throw-in for FC Groningen in their own half.

56' substitution_1

Ryan Metu is replacing David Van der Werff for FC Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

56'  

Excelsior Rotterdam to take a throw-in in FC Groningen territory.

53'  

Ball safe as FC Groningen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

52'  

Ingmar Oostrom awards the home team a throw-in.

51' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a FC Groningen goal kick.

51'  

Ingmar Oostrom awards the away team a throw-in.

49'  

Throw-in for Excelsior Rotterdam in their own half.

49'  

Can FC Groningen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Excelsior Rotterdam's half?

48'  

FC Groningen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

47' but_1

Goal! The home team take a 2 - 1 lead through Younes Taha El Idrissi. Great play from Tika De Jonge to set up the goal.

45+2'  

The first-half is over at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

45+1'  

Throw-in for Excelsior Rotterdam in the half of FC Groningen.

44' sifflet_1

Goal kick for FC Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

44' tir_non_cadre_1

Excelsior Rotterdam's Noah Naujoks gets his shot away but it misses the target.

43'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

42' coup_franc_1

Free kick in a good position for FC Groningen!

42'  

Ingmar Oostrom signals a FC Groningen throw-in in Excelsior Rotterdam's half.

40' but_1

Goal! Excelsior Rotterdam go level at 1 - 1 through Casper Widell in Groningen. Emil Hansson with an assist there.

40' corner_1

Ingmar Oostrom has awarded Excelsior Rotterdam a corner.

38'  

Throw-in for Excelsior Rotterdam in the half of FC Groningen.

37'  

Ball safe as Excelsior Rotterdam is awarded a throw-in in their half.

37' corner_1

Corner awarded to FC Groningen.

36' tir_cadre_1

FC Groningen pushes forward through Thom Van Bergen, whose finish on goal is saved.

35'  

Can Excelsior Rotterdam get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in FC Groningen's half?

35'  

Throw-in for FC Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

34'  

Throw-in FC Groningen.

33'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

32'  

Ball safe as FC Groningen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

32' tir_cadre_1

Excelsior Rotterdam's Derensili Sanches Fernandes gets in a shot on goal at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

31'  

Throw-in for Excelsior Rotterdam close to the penalty box.

29'  

Ingmar Oostrom awards the away team a throw-in.

26' corner_1

FC Groningen have been awarded a corner by Ingmar Oostrom.

26' tir_non_cadre_1

Younes Taha El Idrissi for FC Groningen gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

24' coup_franc_1

Free kick for FC Groningen in the half of Excelsior Rotterdam.

24' corner_1

Corner awarded to Excelsior Rotterdam.

22'  

Throw-in for FC Groningen in their own half.

22' coup_franc_1

In Groningen a free kick has been awarded the away team.

21'  

FC Groningen have a dangerous throw-in.

20' coup_franc_1

Ingmar Oostrom signals a free kick to FC Groningen.

18'  

Ingmar Oostrom signals a FC Groningen throw-in in Excelsior Rotterdam's half.

17'  

Throw-in for FC Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

17' hors_jeu_1

FC Groningen's Marvin Peersman has run offside.

16' hors_jeu_1

Excelsior Rotterdam's Derensili Sanches Fernandes is whistled for offside at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

16' coup_franc_1

FC Groningen awarded a free kick in their own half.

12'  

FC Groningen to take a throw-in in Excelsior Rotterdam territory.

11' coup_franc_1

Free kick for FC Groningen in their own half.

10' corner_1

Excelsior Rotterdam takes a corner from the right.

9' tir_non_cadre_1

Derensili Sanches Fernandes of Excelsior Rotterdam gets in a strike, but is off target.

7' hors_jeu_1

Marvin Peersman for FC Groningen is whistled offside.

6' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Groningen.

6' tir_non_cadre_1

Rick Meissen for Excelsior Rotterdam gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

6' corner_1

Corner awarded to Excelsior Rotterdam.

5' tir_cadre_1

Excelsior Rotterdam drives forward and Emil Hansson gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

5' tir_cadre_1

Excelsior Rotterdam drives forward and Emil Hansson gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

5'  

Throw-in high up the field for FC Groningen in Groningen.

4'  

Throw-in FC Groningen.

3' but_1

FC Groningen take a 1 - 0 lead thanks to Tika De Jonge. David Van der Werff instrumental with a fine assist.

3' tir_cadre_1

Marco Rente for FC Groningen drives towards goal at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

3' corner_1

Ingmar Oostrom has awarded FC Groningen a corner.

3' corner_1

FC Groningen have been awarded a corner by Ingmar Oostrom.

2' sifflet_1

Ingmar Oostrom awards Excelsior Rotterdam a goal kick.

1'  

FC Groningen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

 

FC Groningen scores 1.74 goals when playing at home and Excelsior Rotterdam scores 1.19 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Both teams haven't won their last match in Eredivisie.

 

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between FC Groningen and Excelsior Rotterdam is 0.6.

 

Average number of goals in meetings between FC Groningen and Excelsior Rotterdam is 2.8.

 

FC Groningen scores 2.2 goals in a match against Excelsior Rotterdam and Excelsior Rotterdam scores 0.6 goals against FC Groningen (on average).

 

Excelsior Rotterdam have won just 1 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against FC Groningen.

 

FC Groningen have lost just 1 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against Excelsior Rotterdam.

 

In the last 5 meetings FC Groningen won 4, Excelsior Rotterdam won 1, 0 draws.

 

FC Groningen have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Excelsior Rotterdam (in all competitions).

 

FC Groningen's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Excelsior Rotterdam's.

 

In Eredivisie, FC Groningen has better performance than Excelsior Rotterdam.

 

When Excelsior Rotterdam is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

 

When FC Groningen is down 0-1 home, they win 14% of their matches.

 

When Excelsior Rotterdam leads 0-1 away, they win in 60% of their matches.

 

When FC Groningen leads 1-0 at home, they win in 70% of their matches.

 

On their last meeting FC Groningen won by 2 goals.

 

The winner of their last meeting was FC Groningen.

 

FC Groningen wins 27% of halftimes, Excelsior Rotterdam wins 32%.

 

FC Groningen wins 1st half in 27% of their matches, Excelsior Rotterdam in 32% of their matches.

 

Excelsior Rotterdam have conceded a goal in each of their last 8 matches.

 

Younes Taha El Idrissi has more yellow cards (6) than any other player at FC Groningen. Ilias Bronkhorst has collected 6 for Excelsior Rotterdam.

 

Younes Taha El Idrissi has assisted the most goals for FC Groningen with 6. Gyan de Regt is Excelsior Rotterdam's biggest assister (5).

 

Thom Van Bergen is FC Groningen's top scorer with 9 goals. Noah Naujoks has scored 8 times for Excelsior Rotterdam.

 

Excelsior Rotterdam haven't scored in 3 of their 15 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

 

FC Groningen haven't scored in 4 of their 15 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

 

When playing at home, FC Groningen have not lost to Excelsior Rotterdam in their last 12 encounters.

 

Excelsior Rotterdam haven't won any of their last 3 games against FC Groningen.

 

Excelsior Rotterdam haven't won in their last 8 games.

 

Did you know that Excelsior Rotterdam scores 32% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

 

Did you know that FC Groningen scores 30% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

 

During the last 26 meetings, FC Groningen have won 16 times, there have been 5 draws while Excelsior Rotterdam have won 5 times. The goal difference is 47-24 in favour of FC Groningen.

 

During the last 12 meetings with FC Groningen playing at home, FC Groningen have won 10 times, there have been 2 draws while Excelsior Rotterdam have won 0 times. The goal difference is 25-5 in favour of FC Groningen.

 

The most common result of matches between FC Groningen and Excelsior Rotterdam is 2-0. 6 matches have ended with this result.

 

The most common result of matches between FC Groningen and Excelsior Rotterdam when FC Groningen is playing at home is 2-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.

Score and result Groningen - Excelsior

The Groningen - Excelsior match (Football - Eredivisie) at 02/05/2026 12:45 is complete.

The Groningen - Excelsior match result is as follows: 2-3.

Now that this Eredivisie Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.