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31 October 2021 at 11:15

Eredivisie · Season 2021
Referee: K. Blom

Match Summary

Feyenoord defeated Sparta Rotterdam 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by C. Dessers 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Sparta Rotterdam had 34% possession while Feyenoord held 66%. Sparta Rotterdam had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 15 (6 on target) for Feyenoord. Sparta Rotterdam made 2 substitutions, Feyenoord made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Sparta Rotterdam and Feyenoord — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Sparta Rotterdam
Feyenoord
Kick Off
Dirk Abels12′
Half Time
61′
J. ToornstraF. Aursnes
66′
B. LinssenC. Dessers
Adil Auassar76′
L. ThyM. Engels
79′
83′
M. PedersenL. Geertruida
83′
A. JahanbakhshR. Nelson
E. EmeghaV. van Crooij
84′
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sparta Rotterdam had 34% possession against Feyenoord's 66%. Sparta Rotterdam registered 6 shots (2 on target) while Feyenoord managed 15 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 7–8. Fouls committed: 10–6.

2Shots on Goal6
2Shots off Goal5
6Total Shots15
2Blocked Shots4
1Shots insidebox10
5Shots outsidebox5
10Fouls6
7Corner Kicks8
0Offsides1
34%Ball Possession66%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves3
280Total passes565
164Passes accurate461
59%Passes %82%

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under H. Fraser, while Feyenoord deployed a 4-3-3 under A. Slot.

Defensive Solidity

Sparta Rotterdam deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Feyenoord's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Sparta Rotterdam field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Feyenoord's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Sparta Rotterdam start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Feyenoord averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Age & Experience

The average age of Sparta Rotterdam's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Feyenoord average 33.0 (youngest: G. Trauner (33), oldest: G. Trauner (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Sparta RotterdamPosition StrengthFeyenoord
Sparta Rotterdam4-3-1-2
1🧤GKM. Okoye
3🛡DEFB. Vriends
4🛡DEFT. Beugelsdijk
5🛡DEFM. Pinto
7🛡DEFG. Masouras
2MIDD. Abels
6MIDA. Auassar
10MIDB. Smeets
8MIDS. Mijnans
9FWDL. Thy
11FWDE. Emegha
Feyenoord4-3-3
1🧤GKJ. Bijlow
18🛡DEFG. Trauner
5🛡DEFT. Malacia
4🛡DEFM. Senesi
2🛡DEFM. Pedersen
28MIDJ. Toornstra
26MIDG. Til
10MIDO. Kökçü
11FWDB. Linssen
9FWDA. Jahanbakhsh
7FWDL. Sinisterra

Substitutes

14(D)M. Heylen
12(D)L. Jans
20(G)B. van Leer

Substitutes

24(F)N. Bannis
30(G)T. Jansen
20(M)João Carlos Teixeira

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Sparta Rotterdam have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Feyenoord show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Sparta Rotterdam

WLDLLD

Feyenoord

DWDLWW

Head to Head

Sparta Rotterdam and Feyenoord have met 2 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 1, Feyenoord won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 11 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.50 per match (4 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2026.

1

Sparta Rotterdam

0

Drawn

1

Feyenoord

Goals: 4Goals: 7

Recent Meetings (2)

18 Jan 2026Feyenoord3 – 4Sparta Rotterdam
31 Aug 2025Sparta Rotterdam0 – 4Feyenoord

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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