Emmen 1-2 De Graafschap — how it happened, and what the numbers showed
De Graafschap beat Emmen 1-2 at De Oude Meerdijk. How the goals came, what the statistics said and whether our pre-match prediction landed.
De Graafschap beat Emmen 1-2 at De Oude Meerdijk on 11 September 2026, by a single goal. It was a Eerste Divisie fixture, matchday 6, played in Emmen. Emmen went into it 3rd in the table, De Graafschap 19th. Half time had it at 1-1.
How the game was won
It took shape early. Julian kania put the first goal on the board on 7 minutes, set up by Nolan Martens. Jack Cooper Love levelled for Emmen on 29 minutes, set up by Bryan Van Hove. That left it 1-1 at the interval.
The decisive passages came after half time. Donny Warmerdam nudged De Graafschap clear on 63 minutes, set up by Fedde De Jong. De Graafschap saw out 1-2 from there.
How the game turned
The goals were spread across the game, two before the interval and one after it. Both sides found the net, and three different players got on the scoresheet.
Cards and flashpoints
Luca Everink was sent off on 90+6 minutes for Emmen, a straight red. Playing a chunk of the game a man light shapes everything that follows it. Seven yellow cards were also shown.
The numbers
Emmen had 64% of the ball to De Graafschap's 36%. Possession without the finish is a familiar story, and De Graafschap were the side who made theirs count. Emmen had 27 attempts to De Graafschap's 11, with 4 and 5 respectively on target. Elsewhere, corners finished 13-4 and the goalkeepers made 3 and 3 saves.
Names from the teamsheet
J. Cooper finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 8.0 and a match-high ten attempts for Emmen. M. Breij finished with four key passes for Emmen. Emmen set up in a 4-2-3-1, De Graafschap in a 4-3-3.
Did the model get it right?
Before kick-off our model made a draw the pick, splitting the three results 17% Emmen, 50% the draw and 33% De Graafschap. The model got this wrong. Results like this are the reason the accuracy record is published in full rather than summarised. The goals line called over 2.5 goals; the game produced three, so that one was right. Both teams to score was called no; in the event both did score.
For the record
For the record: played at De Oude Meerdijk in Emmen. Scorers: Emmen — Jack Cooper Love 29. De Graafschap — Julian kania 7; Donny Warmerdam 63. Half time 1-1, full time 1-2. Eight cards shown, one of them red.
The takeaway
De Graafschap take the three points, and on this evidence they earned them without ever being able to relax. Emmen will point to fine margins, and on this occasion they would have a case. It is also a result against the table: De Graafschap started the day 19th, Emmen 3rd.
The full statistics, line-ups and our running prediction record for this fixture sit alongside this report on the match page.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Emmen vs De Graafschap?
It finished Emmen 1-2 De Graafschap, so De Graafschap took the three points at De Oude Meerdijk.
Who scored?
Julian kania on 7 minutes for De Graafschap, Jack Cooper Love on 29 minutes for Emmen and Donny Warmerdam on 63 minutes for De Graafschap.
When and where was Emmen vs De Graafschap played?
11 September 2026 at De Oude Meerdijk, Emmen.
Which side controlled the game?
Emmen had 64% possession to De Graafschap's 36%. The result went the other way.
Did the pre-match prediction get it right?
Our model made a draw the pick at 50%, and that was wrong. Every call is recorded in our published accuracy log.