FC Groningen vs Emmen: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

FC Groningen host FC Emmen at Euroborg on Thursday 29 October 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the KNVB Beker (round 1). FC Groningen have had 11 days of rest since playing Ajax (Eredivisie); Emmen have had 12 after facing Almere City and travel about 54 km. FC Groningen are without 4 players (Nikolas Brandis, Elvis van der Laan, Tyrique Mercera and others); Emmen have no reported absences. Erwin Blank is the referee, averaging 3.0 yellow cards a game against a league average of 3.1.