The 2017-18 campaign saw FC Groningen, 'The Pride of the North,' battle through an inconsistent Eredivisie season to secure a 12th-place finish. Leading the charge was the clinical striker Tom van Weert, whose 12 goals were crucial in a year marked by a level goal difference (50 scored and 50 conceded). Under the guidance of manager Ernest Faber, and anchored by the dependable presence of veteran goalkeeper Sergio Padt, the season also included impressive moments like a 4-0 thrashing of Sparta Rotterdam. It was a year of mid-table consolidation that provided a steady base for the club, cementing their consistent presence in the Dutch top flight.