FC Groningen 2-5 Ajax - Result & Match Stats (Eredivisie)

FC Groningen vs Ajax - result

FC Groningen 2-5 Ajax in Eredivisie at Euroborg, Groningen on 18 October 2026. Scorers: Brynjólfur Willumsson, Thom van Bergen for FC Groningen; Julian Brandt ×2, Jorthy Mokio ×2, A. Bouwman for Ajax. In their last 6 meetings, FC Groningen have won 1, Ajax 4, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in FC Groningen vs Ajax?

FC Groningen 2-5 Ajax in Eredivisie on Sunday 18 October 2026 at Euroborg. Scorers: Brynjólfur Willumsson, Thom van Bergen for FC Groningen; Julian Brandt (2), Jorthy Mokio (2), A. Bouwman for Ajax.

Where was FC Groningen vs Ajax played?

FC Groningen vs Ajax was played at Euroborg in Groningen, the home ground of FC Groningen.

What is FC Groningen's recent form?

FC Groningen's last five results read L D D W W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is Ajax's recent form?

Ajax's last five results read W W D D L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between FC Groningen and Ajax?

Across the last 6 meetings FC Groningen have won 1, Ajax have won 4 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Ajax 2-0 FC Groningen on 21 May 2026 in the Eredivisie.

Who is the standout player for FC Groningen?

Brynjólfur Willumsson leads FC Groningen with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Ajax?

Julian Brandt leads Ajax with 6 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for FC Groningen vs Ajax?

Dennis Higler refereed FC Groningen vs Ajax.

FC Groningen vs Ajax - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
21 May 2026	Eredivisie	Ajax vs FC Groningen	2-0
7 Mar 2026	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs Ajax	3-1
2 Dec 2025	Eredivisie	Ajax vs FC Groningen	2-0
14 May 2025	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs Ajax	2-2
6 Oct 2024	Eredivisie	Ajax vs FC Groningen	3-1
16 May 2023	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs Ajax	2-3

FC Groningen 2-5 Ajax: match stats

Stat	FC Groningen	Ajax
Possession	50%	50%
Shots	16	15
Shots on target	5	11
Corners	7	4
Fouls	12	17
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	18	14
Passes	437	445

FC Groningen vs Ajax goals and red cards

FC Groningen: B. Willumsson 49', T. Bergen 83'. Ajax: J. Brandt 27', A. Bouwman 37', J. Brandt 60', J. Mokio 69', J. Mokio 75'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.4	4 of 18
Goals against	2.1	10 of 18
Shots	14.4	9 of 18
Shots on target	5.5	8 of 18
Fouls	9.5	14 of 18
Tackles	15	10 of 18
Passes	426.2	9 of 18
Corners	4.6	11 of 18

FC Groningen player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Brynjólfur Willumsson (8), Thom van Bergen (6), Marco Rente (2).
Assists: Thom van Bergen (3), David van der Werff (3), Pelle Clement (2).
Shots: Thom van Bergen (35), David van der Werff (22), Brynjólfur Willumsson (21).
Fouls: Jorg Schreuders (18), Brynjólfur Willumsson (14), Márk Csinger (9).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.9	2 of 18
Goals against	1.3	6 of 18
Shots	22.2	1 of 18
Shots on target	7.6	2 of 18
Fouls	9.3	15 of 18
Tackles	13.4	14 of 18
Passes	587.1	1 of 18
Corners	6.7	3 of 18

Ajax player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Tolu Arokodare (9), Davy Klaassen (8), Julian Brandt (8).
Assists: Steven Berghuis (6), Oscar Gloukh (4), Kasper Dolberg (3).
Shots: Oscar Gloukh (49), Tolu Arokodare (45), Steven Berghuis (36).
Fouls: Jorthy Mokio (22), Lucas Rosa (12), Anton Gaaei (12).