GO Ahead Eagles vs 12.09.26 16:451 – 1Full Time
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Match report
Tengstedt's late leveller rescues point for GO Ahead Eagles against Groningen
GO Ahead Eagles and Groningen shared the points in a 1-1 draw at De Adelaarshorst in matchday six of the Eredivisie. Brynjólfur Willumsson gave the visitors a half-time lead before Søren Tengstedt struck late to salvage a point for the home side.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Groningen took the lead against the run of nothing in particular midway through the first half when Willumsson finished off a move set up by Pelle Clement in the 32nd minute, sending the away side in front at the break. GO Ahead Eagles dominated territory throughout but could not find a way past Groningen's defence until deep into the second half.
Tengstedt eventually drew the hosts level in the 82nd minute, restoring parity and denying Groningen a first win in three matches. The result leaves GO Ahead Eagles seventh on nine points from six games, with Groningen a place below on eight, as both sides head into the following round still searching for consistency.
Tengstedt scored the equaliser that salvaged a point for GO Ahead Eagles and earned the highest rating on the pitch at 8.2, while Willumsson's opening goal for Groningen also stood out with a mark of 7.9.
GO Ahead Eagles dominated possession with 61 percent and fired 24 shots to Groningen's four, though only six of those found the target.
GO Ahead Eagles and Groningen drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1).
GO Ahead Eagles met Groningen in the Eredivisie (Regular Season - 6). Kick-off was Saturday, 12 September 2026, 16:45 UTC at De Adelaarshorst. Referee: Dennis Higler.
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Key moments
- 32' Goal: Brynjólfur Willumsson (assist: Pelle Clement) — 0–1
- 82' Goal: Søren Tengstedt (assist: Stefán Sigurðarson) — 1–1
Starting line-ups
GO Ahead Eagles (4-2-3-1)
Groningen (4-2-3-1)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave GO Ahead Eagles 45%, the draw 26%, Groningen 29%. It finished GO Ahead Eagles 1–1 Groningen.
Level sides, home ground swings it, even this early in the season — Nothing separates them on our strength rating, and GO Ahead Eagles' 45% is home ground and little else. The draw at 26% is held down by a high-scoring environment.
Why GO Ahead Eagles in front?
Home ground, and little else. Almost nothing between them on our strength rating — 1576 to 1533. Sides this close won 45.7% of 14,634 home games (draw 26.5%, visitors 27.9%).
Why only 45%?
Because on our strength rating there is nothing in it. Both sides are inside their first six league games — home wins land softer this early in the season, so this trims GO Ahead Eagles's column. Across 11,058 opening-stretch games since 2010, home sides won 42.7% where the rating map expected 44.9%, with draws up 2.0 — negative in every season since 2018.
Why the draw at 26%?
Between sides this level the draw starts at 26.5%. These teams' recent games average 3.9 goals — a high-scoring environment. Games in that environment drew 22.8% of 17,178. The goals environment takes 2.3 points off the draw. Early-season fixtures add 2.0 points to the draw.
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About this match
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- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of GO Ahead Eagles vs Groningen?
GO Ahead Eagles and Groningen drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in GO Ahead Eagles vs Groningen?
Brynjólfur Willumsson (32') for Groningen; Søren Tengstedt (82') for GO Ahead Eagles.
›Where can I watch GO Ahead Eagles vs Groningen highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from GO Ahead Eagles 1–1 Groningen are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between GO Ahead Eagles and Groningen?
GO Ahead Eagles and Groningen have met 10 times — 2 wins for GO Ahead Eagles, 4 wins for Groningen and 4 draws.