Ajax 1-2 Excelsior - Result & Match Stats (Eredivisie)

Ajax vs Excelsior - result

Ajax 1-2 Excelsior in Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam on 22 November 2025. Scorers: Kasper Dolberg for Ajax; Noah Naujoks ×2 for Excelsior. In their last 5 meetings, Ajax have won 2, Excelsior 0, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Ajax vs Excelsior?

Ajax 1-2 Excelsior in Eredivisie on Saturday 22 November 2025 at Johan Cruijff Arena. Scorers: Kasper Dolberg for Ajax; Noah Naujoks (2) for Excelsior.

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 L W D L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is Excelsior's recent form?

Excelsior's last five results read L W L D L (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 2, Excelsior have won 0 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?

Joey Kooij refereed Ajax vs Excelsior.

Ajax vs Excelsior - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
1 Feb 2026	Eredivisie	Excelsior vs Ajax	2-2
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
16 Oct 2022	Eredivisie	Ajax vs Excelsior	7-1

Ajax 1-2 Excelsior: match stats

Stat	Ajax	Excelsior
Possession	64%	36%
Shots	15	8
Shots on target	5	4
Corners	9	2
Fouls	4	13
Yellow cards	2	1
Tackles	22	19
Passes	631	360

Ajax vs Excelsior goals and red cards

Ajax: K. Dolberg 59'. Excelsior: N. Naujoks 37', N. Naujoks 46'.

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).