FC Groningen's Leeuwenburgh on facing Ajax, and lessons from Cape Town City
FC Groningen goalkeeper Peter Leeuwenburgh told ESPN that Saturday's Eredivisie clash against boyhood club Ajax will be more special than most.
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
4-5-5, 13th in Dutch Eredivisie
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What to watch this weekend: Arsenal chaos, red-hot Leipzig, Liverpool-Chelsea
Marquee bouts in the Premier League, the anticipated debut of Lionel Messi at PSG and key clashes in Bundesliga and LaLiga highlight this weekend.
Robben retires from football for second time
Netherlands legend Arjen Robben has announced his retirement from professional football for a second time.
Robben determined to return after latest injury
Former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben has set his sights on returning to football after his latest injury setback.
Robben comeback cut short by injury
Arjen Robben's comeback ended in a familiar sight as he felt a suspected muscle pull and then signalled to the bench to be replaced.
Robben bags first goal since retirement U-turn
Arjen Robben has scored his first goal for his boyhood club since he made a U-turn on his retirement from professional football.
As Robben returns, which soccer stars came out of retirement?
Arjen Robben has come out of retirement with boyhood club Groningen, but should he consider how others have fared before lacing up his boots again?
Robben reveals he had numerous offers to come out of retirement (1:34)
Robben refuses to rule out Netherlands return
Arjen Robben has refused to rule out returning to play for Netherlands after announcing a u-turn on his decision to retire from football.
Robben out of retirement to join boyhood club
Former Netherlands international Arjen Robben has announced that he has come out of retirement to play for Eredivise side FC Groningen.
Let's play FIFA! Wolves win #UltimateQuaranTeam Cup after beating Groningen in final
From 128 clubs to two ...The grand finale of Leyton Orient's #UltimateQuaranTeam FIFA 20 cup saw Wolverhampton Wanderers take on FC Groningen.
Groningen's turnip truck message to Robben
A turnip truck which carries Robben's name on its trips from the municipal's fields into the city centre has seen a huge level of support.
Robben a target for PSV Eindhoven, Groningen
Former Netherlands captain Arjen Robben, 34, said at the weekend that this would be his final season at Bayern after 10 years.
Ajdin Hrustic's World Cup audition
Australia youngster Ajdin Hrustic hopes the under-23 Asian Championships can kickstart his year with a World Cup looming.
Hoesen signs permanent Earthquakes deal
Forward Danny Hoesen will stay with the San Jose Earthquakes after completing a permanent transfer from Dutch club FC Groningen on Friday.
Hrustic earns surprise Socceroos call-up
Dutch-based youngster Ajdin Hrustic has bolted into the Socceroos ahead of their big June schedule.
Earthquakes seal Jungwirth, Hoesen deals
The San Jose Earthquakes completed the long-awaited signings of German midfielder Florian Jungwirth and Dutch forward Danny Hoesen on Thursday.
Earthquakes give up on Quintero - sources
The San Jose Earthquakes have ceased their pursuit of Club America forward Darwin Quintero, multiple league sources told ESPN FC.
Socceroo Davidson seals Groningen move
Socceroos defender Jason Davidson has signed for Dutch side FC Groningen on a season-long loan deal from Huddersfield Town.
Rusnak set to leave City for Groningen
Rusnak is currently on loan at Eredivisie side Cambuur Leeuwarden until January, where he has been impressing.
2021-22 Erediv Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax Amsterdam | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | +41 | 33 |
| PSV Eindhoven | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | +13 | 31 |
| Feyenoord Rotterdam | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | +18 | 29 |
| FC Utrecht | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +13 | 26 |
| SC Cambuur | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | -3 | 24 |
| Vitesse | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 23 |
| FC Twente | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 22 |
| Go Ahead Eagles | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 20 |
| NEC Nijmegen | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 19 |
| Heerenveen | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 18 |
| Willem II | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 18 |
| AZ Alkmaar | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | +4 | 17 |
| FC Groningen | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 17 |
| Heracles Almelo | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 14 |
| RKC Waalwijk | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -8 | 12 |
| Sparta Rotterdam | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -10 | 10 |
| Fortuna Sittard | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -17 | 9 |
| PEC Zwolle | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | -19 | 5 |
2021-22 Team LeadersDutch Eredivisie
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsDutch Eredivisie
Goal Difference-4Tied-9th
Goals Scored16Tied-11th
Assists915th
Goals Conceded207th