GO Ahead Eagles vs Groningen (12 September 2026, Eredivisie): match facts, form and head-to-head

The home side GO Ahead Eagles were held to a 1‑1 draw by Groningen, leaving the Eagles on eight points in eighth place, level on wins but with a slightly better goal difference (+2) than their rivals. Groningen’s point tally rose to eight, keeping them in ninth and narrowing the gap in the tightly contested mid‑table. Both teams have now recorded two wins each this season, but the Eagles have three draws compared with Groningen’s two, reflecting their slightly more resilient defensive record. The single meeting between the clubs this campaign also ended level, so the stalemate simply extends a season‑long dead‑heat. With only a point gained, the Eagles remain just one point ahead of Groningen with three games still to play.