Fortuna Sittard claimed an important 2-1 away win against FC Groningen in an Eredivisie match on January 25, 2026. The visitors came from behind to secure three crucial points in their battle to avoid relegation, inflicting a home defeat on Groningen. The home side started brightly and took a deserved lead in the first half, finishing a flowing move to the delight of the Euroborg crowd. Fortuna Sittard responded strongly after the interval, scoring two quick goals to turn the match on its head. The equalizer came from a defensive error, pounced upon by the Fortuna striker, and the winner was a powerful header from a corner. Groningen pushed hard for a second equalizer but were repeatedly denied by the Fortuna goalkeeper, who produced a series of outstanding saves. The victory lifted Fortuna Sittard out of the immediate relegation picture, while Groningen's position in the middle of the table became more precarious. The Groningen manager criticized his team's second-half collapse, while the Fortuna coach hailed the character shown by his players.