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NetherlandsNetherlandsFounded 1971
Dick Lukkien
Dick LukkienManager
Home Venue
Euroborg
22,525 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

FC Groningen - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of FC Groningen's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

FC Groningen is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 9th position with 31 points from 25 matches. The team represents Netherlands in this competition.

The team's record of 9 wins from 25 matches represents a 39.1% win rate, showing mixed results throughout the campaign. With 30 goals scored and 30 goals conceded, the team achieved a 0 goal difference, showing balanced but neutral goal contribution. The team averaged 1.20 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of FC Groningen's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 25 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

FC Groningen sits in position #9 with 31 points from 25 matches played this season.

FC Groningen is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #9 with 31 points from 25 matches, achieving a record of 9 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses. The team averages 1.20 goals per game with a 39.1% win rate.

FC Groningen has a goal difference of 0, having scored 30 goals and conceded 30 goals.Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson tops the scoring charts with 6 goals. Stije Resink leads in assists with 5, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that FC Groningen has earned 15 home pointscompared to 16 away points.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 68% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was PSV vs FC Groningen, ending 4-2 with 6 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when FC Groningen defeated Heracles Almelo 4-0 with a 4-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of FC Groningen's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers FC Groningen's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Netherlands, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.

The top scorer leads the scoring charts with 6 goals. View goals, assists, and ratings for FC Groningen's squad.

Summary

Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson leads FC Groningen's scoring charts with 6 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Stije Resink has provided the most assists with 5, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in FC Groningen, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

FC Groningen has earned 15 points at home and 16 points away. Performance is balanced across venues.

Home Advantage

-14.1%

Minimal home advantage

Points per Game

1.25Home
1.45Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

FC Groningen's home advantage is 0.20 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 1.25 points at home compared to 1.45 points away.

FC Groningen has accumulated 15 points at home from 12 matches (4W 3D 5L) and 16 points away from 11 matches (5W 1D 5L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

FC Groningen shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 15 home points and 16 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Matches average 1.2 goals per game. The most common outcome is 2-3 total goals.

Average Goals per Match

2.74

Across 25 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.20

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
3 matches (12.0%)
2-3 goals
17 matches (68.0%)
4-5 goals
4 matches (16.0%)
6+ goals
1 matches (4.0%)

Summary

Across 25 completed matches for FC Groningen, the team's matches average 2.74 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 17 matches (68.0% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 12.0% of matches (3 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 5 times (20.0% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.20 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

FC Groningen scores 1.20 goals per game while conceding 1.20. Overall points efficiency: 1.24 points per match.

Attack Efficiency

1.20

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.20

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.24

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively FC Groningen converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.20 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.20 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.FC Groningen leads in points efficiency with 1.24 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. FC Groningen's goal difference of 0 reflects balanced attacking and defensive efficiency, showing consistency across both phases of play.

FC Groningen has received 27 cards this season (25 yellow, 1 red) from 140 fouls.

Yellow Cards

251.00 per match

Red Cards

10.04 per match

Total Cards

271.08 per match

Total Fouls

1405.60 per match

Cards per Foul

0.193High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

FC Groningen has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 27 total cards issued across 25 matches, with 25 yellow cards and 1 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.08 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 92.6% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 1.00 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 3.7% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.04 red cards per match. The team recorded 140 total fouls, averaging 5.60 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of FC Groningen reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on FC Groningen's current position (#9), recent form, and what's at stake.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on FC Groningen's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

A position battle sees FC Groningen (9th, 31 pts) host AZ (6th, 36 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 5 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for FC Groningen's season objectives.

A position battle sees FC Groningen (9th, 31 pts) host Excelsior (12th, 26 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 5 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for FC Groningen's season objectives.

Winter 2026 window: 5 incoming, 1 outgoing. Balanced this window.

Incoming
5
Outgoing
1
Spent
€0
Recouped
€0

FC Groningen is a [Balanced] in the [Winter 2026 window]. Spent €0 and recouped €0, for a net of €0. Incoming moves: 5, outgoing moves: 1.

Kristian Strømland Lien
Free
HamKamHamKam
FC GroningenFC Groningen
Travis Hernes
Travis Hernes
Sep 02, 2025
Free
Newcastle United U21Newcastle United U21
FC GroningenFC Groningen
Tygo Land
Tygo Land
Aug 28, 2025
Free
PSVPSV
FC GroningenFC Groningen
Dies Janse
Dies Janse
Aug 19, 2025
Free
Jong AjaxJong Ajax
FC GroningenFC Groningen
Lovro Stubljar
Lovro Stubljar
Aug 15, 2025
Free
EmpoliEmpoli
FC GroningenFC Groningen

Compare FC Groningen's transfer activity against other teams in the league during the Winter 2026 window.

TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
FC Groningen
51€0€0€0
PSV
42€24,300,000€0-€24,300,000
Feyenoord
49€0€0€0
NEC Nijmegen
64€2,150,000€6,800,000+€4,650,000
Ajax
105€22,000,000€22,900,000+€900,000
Sparta Rotterdam
22€500,000€5,000,000+€4,500,000
AZ
35€16,300,000€10,000,000-€6,300,000
FC Twente
34€5,700,000€2,500,000-€3,200,000
SC Heerenveen
22€800,000€300,000-€500,000
FC Utrecht
10€0€0€0
Fortuna Sittard
23€100,000€0-€100,000
Excelsior
54€0€0€0
PEC Zwolle
32€0€0€0
FC Volendam
33€0€0€0
Go Ahead Eagles
31€0€0€0
NAC Breda
33€0€0€0
Telstar
40€0€0€0
Heracles Almelo
24€0€0€0
FC Groningen
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
PSV
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€24,300,000
Net-€24,300,000
Feyenoord
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
NEC Nijmegen
Activity (in/out)10
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€8,950,000
Net+€4,650,000
Ajax
Activity (in/out)15
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€44,900,000
Net+€900,000
Sparta Rotterdam
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€5,500,000
Net+€4,500,000
AZ
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€26,300,000
Net-€6,300,000
FC Twente
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€8,200,000
Net-€3,200,000
SC Heerenveen
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,100,000
Net-€500,000
FC Utrecht
Activity (in/out)1
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Fortuna Sittard
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€100,000
Net-€100,000
Excelsior
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
PEC Zwolle
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
FC Volendam
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Go Ahead Eagles
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
NAC Breda
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Telstar
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Heracles Almelo
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Brian Brobbey
Brian BrobbeyAjaxSunderland
€20,000,000
Paul Wanner
Paul WannerFC Bayern MünchenPSV
€15,000,000
Ko Itakura
Ko ItakuraBorussia MönchengladbachAjax
€10,500,000
Kasper Dolberg
Kasper DolbergAnderlechtAjax
€10,000,000
Ernest Poku
Ernest PokuAZBayer 04 Leverkusen
€10,000,000
Dennis Man
Dennis ManParmaPSV
€8,500,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is PSV (€24,300,000 outlay), while Ajax leads receipts at €22,900,000. Net leaders are topped by NEC Nijmegen (+€4,650,000), with the largest deficit at PSV (-€24,300,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Brian Brobbey for €20,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

See how FC Groningen's top performers compare against the league's best in goals, assists, and overall ratings.

Summary

This ranking compares FC Groningen's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where FC Groningen's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, FC Groningen's top scorer Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 6 goals, contributing valuable goals to FC Groningen's attack.

For assists, FC Groningen's top playmaker Stije Resink ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 5 assists, providing valuable creativity to FC Groningen's attack.

In player ratings, FC Groningen's highest-rated player Stije Resink ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.2 rating, contributing consistently to FC Groningen's performances.

Common questions about FC Groningen's performance, statistics, and season outlook answered.

What is FC Groningen's current position?

FC Groningen is currently in position #9 with 31 points from 25 matches.

Who is FC Groningen's top scorer?

Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson leads FC Groningen with 6 goals this season.

How has FC Groningen performed at home vs away?

FC Groningen has earned 15 points at home and 16 points away. The team performs better away from home.

What is FC Groningen's goal difference?

FC Groningen has a goal difference of 0, having scored 30 goals and conceded 30 goals.

How many clean sheets has FC Groningen kept?

FC Groningen has kept 7 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.28 clean sheets per game.

What is FC Groningen's win rate?

FC Groningen has a win rate of 39.1%, with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses.