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Eredivisie

Groningen vs Ajax

Key facts

FC Groningen 2–5 AFC Ajax in Eredivisie, played on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 15:45 BST.

Competition
Eredivisie
Kick-off
Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 15:45 BST
Final score
2–5
Scorers
Julian Brandt (27'), Aaron Bouwman (37'), Brynjólfur Willumsson (49'), Davy Klaassen (56'), Julian Brandt (60'), Jorthy Mokio (69'), Jorthy Mokio (75'), Thom Van Bergen (83')
TikiTaka score
55/100

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Eredivisie crestEredivisie · Matchday 9
FC Groningen crest

FC Groningen

#8 in table

2 – 5

Full time

HT 0–2

AFC Ajax crest

AFC Ajax

#2 in table

Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 15:45 BST

Dennis Higler
▶ Watch the highlights — 2 official clips

Eredivisie · Full time

FC Groningen

2 – 5

AFC Ajax

Julian Brandt (27'), Aaron Bouwman (37'), Brynjólfur Willumsson (49'), Davy Klaassen (56'), Julian Brandt (60'), Jorthy Mokio (69'), Jorthy Mokio (75'), Thom Van Bergen (83')

Man of the match: Julian Brandt (8)

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Events
  1. ⚽27'
    Julian BrandtGoal
  2. ⚽37'
    Aaron BouwmanGoal
  3. Thom Van BergenYellow card
    ▮40'
  4. Brynjólfur WillumssonGoal
    ⚽49'
  5. ⚽56'
    Davy KlaassenGoal
  6. ⚽60'
    Julian BrandtGoal
  7. ⚽69'
    Jorthy MokioGoal
  8. ⚽75'
    Jorthy MokioGoal
  9. Thom Van BergenGoal
    ⚽83'
  10. ▮90'
    Lucas RosaYellow card
  11. ▮452'
    Dies JanseYellow card

Quick answers

How did FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax end?
FC Groningen 2–5 AFC Ajax in Eredivisie, played on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 15:45 BST.
Who scored?
Julian Brandt (27'), Aaron Bouwman (37'), Brynjólfur Willumsson (49'), Davy Klaassen (56'), Julian Brandt (60'), Jorthy Mokio (69'), Jorthy Mokio (75'), Thom Van Bergen (83').
Who was man of the match?
Julian Brandt with a TikiTaka rating of 8.
What are the FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax lineups?
FC Groningen (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen, Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Hans Hateboer, Jorg Schreuders, Thom Van Bergen, Pelle Clement, Tika De Jonge, Brynjólfur Willumsson, Jacob Ondrejka, David Van Der Werff. AFC Ajax (4-2-3-1): Marc-André ter Stegen, Dies Janse, Aaron Bouwman, Owen Wijndal, Lucas Rosa, Julian Brandt, Sofyan Amrabat, Jorthy Mokio, Marcos Leonardo, Oscar Gloukh, Davy Klaassen.
Which formations are they playing?
FC Groningen 4-2-3-1, AFC Ajax 4-2-3-1.
Where can I watch the FC Groningen – AFC Ajax highlights?
Right here on TikiTaka — 2 verified official clips in the Highlights section below, from the clubs' and league's official channels.
FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax lineups
FC Groningen crest4-2-3-1Confirmed lineups4-2-3-1AFC Ajax crest
1Vaessen
33Hateboer5↓Rente14Schreuders3Blokzijl
24Clement8↓Jonge
11↓Ondrejka26Bergen17↓Werff
9↓Willumsson
38↓Leonardo
18↓Klaassen8↓Brandt10↓Gloukh
24Mokio4Amrabat
30Bouwman2Rosa36Janse5Wijndal
1Stegen

Official starting XIs as announced by the clubs. ↓ substituted off · ↑ came on.

Full lineups page →
Match stats

Top stats

2.47Expected goals (xG)3.95
50%Possession50%
16Total shots15
5Shots on target11

Shots

11Shots off target4
7Blocked shots3
4Saves3

Attack

7Corners4
1Offsides4
17Crosses7

Passes

438Passes449
376Accurate passes391
64Long balls45

Defence

12Fouls17
19Tackles14
10Interceptions8
14Clearances27
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards0

Match statistics from ESPN. xG is an estimate based on shot volume and quality (on target 0.30 · blocked 0.05 · off target 0.04 · penalty 0.46).

Highlights

Video provided by the official YouTube channel. Rights belong to the official broadcasters.

Player ratings

FC Groningen crestGroningen

AFC Ajax crestAjax

Form & table
FC Groningen crest

Groningen

15 pts · 10 played

AFC Ajax crest

Ajax

21 pts · 10 played

Key players
FC Groningen crest

Groningen

AFC Ajax crest

Ajax

Lineups above are the official starting XIs announced by the clubs.