Groningen - AFC Ajax
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Groningen vs AFC Ajax in the Netherlands Eredivisie, played on 10/18/2026, ended 2 - 5. Netherlands Eredivisie matchday 9. In the league table, Groningen were in position 6 and AFC Ajax in position 5.
Half-time score: 0-2. Goalscorers: Julian Brandt 27', Aaron Bouwman 37', Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson 49', Davy Klaassen 56', Julian Brandt 60', Jorthy Mokio 69', Jorthy Mokio 75', Thom Van Bergen 83'. Cards: 3 yellow, 0 red. Corners: Groningen 7, AFC Ajax 4. Top Soloscore rating of the match: Jorthy Mokio (8.9). Managers: Groningen – Dick Lukkien, AFC Ajax – Míchel Sánchez.
Groningen starting XI (4-2-3-1): Jorg Schreuders, David Van Der Werff, Jacob Ondrejka, Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson, Tika De Jonge, Etienne Vaessen, Thom Van Bergen, Hans Hateboer, Marco Rente, Pelle Clement, Thijmen Blokzijl. AFC Ajax starting XI (4-2-3-1): Lucas Oliveira·Rosa, Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida, Marc-André Ter Stegen, Dies Janse, Julian Brandt, Davy Klaassen, Oscar Gloukh, Sofyan Amrabat, Jorthy Mokio, Aaron Bouwman, Owen Wijndal. Injured or suspended for Groningen: Malcolm Jeng, Elvis Van Der Laan, Tyrique Mercera, Rijk Janse. Injured or suspended for AFC Ajax: Simon Adingra, Kasper Dolberg, Anton Gaaei, Daley Blind, Caio Henrique, Steven Berghuis, Oliver Valaker Edvardsen.
In their last 30 meetings, Groningen won 5, AFC Ajax won 22 and 3 ended level. Their previous meeting, on 05/21/2026, ended AFC Ajax 2-0 Groningen. Groningen won 11, drew 5 and lost 14 of their last 30 matches. AFC Ajax won 17, drew 8 and lost 5 of their last 30 matches. Next match for Groningen: Groningen vs SC Heerenveen (11/22/2026). Next match for AFC Ajax: AFC Ajax vs ADO Den Haag (11/22/2026).
Venue: Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion. Referee: Dennis Higler. Broadcast in Turkey: S Sport+.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Groningen - AFC Ajax played and what time was kick-off?
The match was played on 10/18/2026, with kick-off at 14:45 (UTC).
Which channel showed Groningen - AFC Ajax?
Broadcast in Turkey: S Sport+.
What was the final score of Groningen - AFC Ajax?
The match ended 2 - 5.
Who was the referee for Groningen - AFC Ajax?
Referee: Dennis Higler.
Where was Groningen - AFC Ajax played?
Venue: Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
Who was missing for Groningen - AFC Ajax?
Injured or suspended for Groningen: Malcolm Jeng, Elvis Van Der Laan, Tyrique Mercera, Rijk Janse. Injured or suspended for AFC Ajax: Simon Adingra, Kasper Dolberg, Anton Gaaei, Daley Blind, Caio Henrique, Steven Berghuis, Oliver Valaker Edvardsen.