Ajax 7-1 Excelsior - Result & Match Stats (Eredivisie)

Ajax vs Excelsior - result

Ajax 7-1 Excelsior in Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam on 16 October 2022. In their last 5 meetings, Ajax have won 1, Excelsior 1, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Ajax vs Excelsior?

Ajax 7-1 Excelsior in Eredivisie on Sunday 16 October 2022 at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Where was Ajax vs Excelsior played?

Ajax vs Excelsior was played at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, the home ground of Ajax.

What is Ajax's recent form?

Ajax's last five results read W W L D W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is Excelsior's recent form?

Excelsior's last five results read L W L L D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and Excelsior?

Across the last 5 meetings Ajax have won 1, Excelsior have won 1 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Excelsior 2-2 Ajax on 1 February 2026 in the Eredivisie.

Who is the standout player for Ajax?

Davy Klaassen leads Ajax with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Excelsior?

Noah Naujoks leads Excelsior with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Ajax vs Excelsior?

Marc Nagtegaal refereed Ajax vs Excelsior.

Ajax vs Excelsior - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
1 Feb 2026	Eredivisie	Excelsior vs Ajax	2-2
22 Nov 2025	Eredivisie	Ajax vs Excelsior	1-2
24 Apr 2024	Eredivisie	Ajax vs Excelsior	2-2
19 Aug 2023	Eredivisie	Excelsior vs Ajax	2-2
29 Jan 2023	Eredivisie	Excelsior vs Ajax	1-4

Ajax 7-1 Excelsior: match stats

Stat	Ajax	Excelsior
Possession	73%	26%
Shots	29	7
Shots on target	20	2
Corners	13	2
Fouls	8	5
Yellow cards	0	0
Tackles	10	30
Passes	709	255

Ajax vs Excelsior goals and red cards

Ajax: J. Sánchez 15', S. Berghuis 26', B. Brobbey 44', B. Brobbey 59', D. Tadić 64', S. Bergwijn 75', M. Kudus 81'. Excelsior: N. Agrafiotis 90'.

Ajax season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.8	4 of 18
Goals against	1.2	6 of 18
Shots	21.4	3 of 18
Shots on target	7.2	5 of 18
Fouls	9.8	12 of 18
Tackles	14	11 of 18
Passes	548.2	3 of 18
Corners	6.6	5 of 18

Ajax player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Davy Klaassen (6), Tolu Arokodare (5), Julian Brandt (4).
Assists: Steven Berghuis (6), Mika Godts (3), Abdellah Ouazane (3).
Shots: Steven Berghuis (32), Oscar Gloukh (25), Tolu Arokodare (22).
Fouls: Jorthy Mokio (14), Anton Gaaei (12), Owen Wijndal (9).

Excelsior season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.2	6 of 18
Goals against	1.2	3 of 18
Shots	12.5	11 of 18
Shots on target	5.2	8 of 18
Fouls	11.8	3 of 18
Tackles	15.7	8 of 18
Passes	405.3	12 of 18
Corners	5	10 of 18

Excelsior player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: David Garden (3), Noah Naujoks (2), Irakli Yegoian (2).
Assists: Irakli Yegoian (4), Simon Janssen (3), Stijn van Gassel (1).
Shots: Irakli Yegoian (15), Aymen Sliti (12), David Garden (9).
Fouls: Lennard Hartjes (10), Simon Janssen (8), Casper Widell (7).