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

Excelsior vs Ajax - result

Excelsior 2-2 Ajax in Eredivisie at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Rotterdam on 19 August 2023. In their last 5 meetings, Excelsior have won 1, Ajax 2, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Excelsior vs Ajax?

Excelsior 2-2 Ajax in Eredivisie on Saturday 19 August 2023 at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

Where was Excelsior vs Ajax played?

Excelsior vs Ajax was played at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in Rotterdam, the home ground of Excelsior.

What is Excelsior's recent form?

Excelsior's last five results read L D W L W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is Ajax's recent form?

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

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

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

Who is the standout player for Excelsior?

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

Who is the standout player for Ajax?

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

Who is the referee for Excelsior vs Ajax?

Dennis Higler refereed Excelsior vs Ajax.

Excelsior vs Ajax - 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
29 Jan 2023	Eredivisie	Excelsior vs Ajax	1-4
16 Oct 2022	Eredivisie	Ajax vs Excelsior	7-1

Excelsior 2-2 Ajax: match stats

Stat	Excelsior	Ajax
Possession	32%	68%
Shots	12	15
Shots on target	3	8
Corners	4	10
Fouls	9	10
Yellow cards	0	0
Tackles	27	20
Passes	281	630

Excelsior vs Ajax goals and red cards

Excelsior: S. Horemans 45+1', N. Agrafiotis 48'. Ajax: B. Brobbey 25', D. Klaassen 72'.

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).

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).