FC Groningen
NetherlandsFounded 1971
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 6th position with 28 points from 18 matches. The team represents Netherlands in this competition.
The team's record of 8 wins from 18 matches represents a 44.4% win rate, showing mixed results throughout the campaign. With 25 goals scored and 22 goals conceded, the team achieved a +3 goal difference, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team averaged 1.39 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 18 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.
Home Advantage
Strong home advantage
Points per Game
Home vs Away Points
Performance Summary
FC Groningen's home advantage is 0.22 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 1.67 points at home compared to 1.44 points away.
FC Groningen has accumulated 15 points at home from 9 matches (4W 3D 2L) and 13 points away from 9 matches (4W 1D 4L). 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 13 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.
Average Goals per Match
Across 18 matches
Team Goals per Game
Goals scored per match
Goals per Match Distribution
Distribution by Percentage
Summary
Across 18 completed matches for FC Groningen, the team's matches average 2.72 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 11 matches (61.1% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.
Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 16.7% of matches (3 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 4 times (22.2% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.
The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.39 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.
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Total Cards
Total Fouls
Cards per Foul
Cards Distribution
Penalty Conversion
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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 18 matches, with 25 yellow cards and 1 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.50 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.
Yellow card distribution shows that 92.6% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 1.39 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 3.7% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.06 red cards per match. The team recorded 140 total fouls, averaging 7.78 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.
Attack Efficiency
Goals per game
Defense Efficiency
Goals conceded per game
Points Efficiency
Points per game
Efficiency Analysis
Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively FC Groningen converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.39 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.22 goals per game.
The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.FC Groningen leads in points efficiency with 1.56 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 +3 reflects a positive attacking efficiency compared to defensive efficiency, indicating strong offensive capabilities.
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 | 6 | 3 | €2,150,000 | €6,500,000 | +€4,350,000 |
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 | 3 | 4 | €5,700,000 | €2,500,000 | -€3,200,000 |
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Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Ajax →
Sunderland
FC Bayern München →PSV
Borussia Mönchengladbach →Ajax
Anderlecht →Ajax
AZ →
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Parma →PSVSummary
The most aggressive spender is PSV (€24,300,000 outlay), while Ajax leads receipts at €22,900,000. Net leaders are topped by Sparta Rotterdam (+€4,500,000), 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.
Goals per 90
Shots per 90
Tackles per 90
Key Passes
Clean Sheets
Saves per 90
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.
Top Goal Scorers in Competition
Top Assists in Competition
Top Rated Players in Competition
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.
Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on FC Groningen's position, form, and what's at stake.
Summary
A position battle sees FC Groningen (6th, 28 pts) visit SC Heerenveen (9th, 24 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 4 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for FC Groningen's season objectives.
A European qualification battle sees FC Groningen (6th, 28 pts) visit Sparta Rotterdam (8th, 26 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 2 positions and 2 points, making this a must-win for FC Groningen.
A European qualification battle sees FC Groningen (6th, 28 pts) visit FC Twente (7th, 26 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 2 points, making this a must-win for FC Groningen.
A position battle sees FC Groningen (6th, 28 pts) host Ajax (3th, 33 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 European qualification battle sees FC Groningen (6th, 28 pts) host AZ (5th, 28 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 0 points, making this a must-win for FC Groningen.
What is FC Groningen's current position?
FC Groningen is currently in position #6 with 28 points from 18 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 13 points away. The team performs better at home.
What is FC Groningen's goal difference?
FC Groningen has a goal difference of +3, having scored 25 goals and conceded 22 goals.
How many clean sheets has FC Groningen kept?
FC Groningen has kept 6 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.33 clean sheets per game.
What is FC Groningen's win rate?
FC Groningen has a win rate of 44.4%, with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.
FC Groningen is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #6 with 28 points from 18 matches, achieving a record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses. The team averages 1.39 goals per game with a 44.4% win rate.
FC Groningen has a goal difference of +3, having scored 25 goals and conceded 22 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 13 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.2% difference.
Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 61.1% 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.