The UEFA Europa League match between Go Ahead Eagles and FCSB is scheduled for 25 September 2025, kicking off at 16:45 UTC at De Adelaarshorst stadium in Deventer, Netherlands[1].
This fixture marks Go Ahead Eagles’ debut in the main draw of a UEFA competition following their first-ever KNVB Cup win, while FCSB are experienced campaigners in Europe, having reached the Round of 16 last season and won their 28th domestic league title[2]. Go Ahead Eagles approach this clash under the guidance of a young, relatively inexperienced head coach, and their recent domestic home form has been mixed, ranging from a 2-2 draw against Ajax to a heavy 3-0 defeat to Sparta Rotterdam[2].
FCSB enter the match as slight favorites, coming off strong qualifying performances against Drita (Kosovo, aggregate 6-3) and Aberdeen (Scotland, aggregate 5-2)[2]. In last season’s Europa League, FCSB lost just once on the road (W2, D1, L1), demonstrating their ability to compete away from home[2]. However, their historical record in the Netherlands is poor—just one win in seven previous away matches against Dutch opposition[2].
Key player news:
- Go Ahead Eagles: Young midfielder Jakob Breum has been crucial lately, contributing goals and assists in recent matches, and most of the team’s preferred starters are expected to be available[2].
- FCSB: Darius Olaru is a major threat, having scored three goals in their recent qualifiers. Adrian Șut may return from injury, but Valentin Crețu is likely to miss the match due to a minor foot injury[2].
Recent games from both teams frequently produce high-scoring results: six of Go Ahead Eagles’ seven matches this season and six of FCSB’s last eight featured over 2.5 goals. However, defensive vulnerabilities remain for both, particularly FCSB, who have kept just one clean sheet in their last fourteen competitive matches[2].
This will be the first ever contest between Go Ahead Eagles and a Romanian club, while FCSB’s all-time record versus Dutch sides stands at four wins, three draws, and seven losses from fourteen meetings[2].