De Graafschap won the first friendly match of the preparation with 1-2 at FC Utrecht. This win is a great result for the team of coach Jan Vreman.

What happened?

De Graafschap came out of the blocks well and had a shot on goal in the second minute via Kaya Symons. Soon after, it was a goal via Fedde de Jong. He took full advantage of a mistake in the build-up by FC Utrecht goalkeeper Vasilas Barkas.

How did the game go?

De Graafschap couldn't enjoy the lead for long. A minute later, FC Utrecht striker David Min headed the ball against the crossbar from a cross. When the score was level again, the game became even. Both teams tried to create chances, with FC Utrecht pushing more.

What are the consequences?

This win is a great result for De Graafschap, which currently sits in 4th place in the Eerste Divisie with 63 points from 38 games. The team has recently had a mixed run of results with a recent form of DLLWD. | Date | Opponent | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-09 | Almere City FC | 2-2 |

What's next?

De Graafschap will have to continue working on the preparation to have a good season. With this win, the team has taken a good step towards a successful season.