Excelsior 2-2 Ajax
Updated
It finished level: Excelsior 2-2 Ajax in the Eredivisie (Round 21) on Sun, 1 Feb 2026 at Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam. Excelsior goals: Miliano Jonathans 74', Arthur Zagre 79'. Ajax goals: Mika Godts 21', Mika Godts 40'. Expected goals: 0.77-0.73. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Mika Godts (9.1).
Match report
Excelsior 2-2 Ajax: match report
Excelsior and Ajax shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Stadion Woudestein on Sunday 1 February in Eredivisie.
Mika Godts put Ajax ahead on 21' (0-1), added another on 40' (0-2), Miliano Jonathans pulled one back for Excelsior on 74' (1-2) and Arthur Zagre levelled for Excelsior on 79' (2-2).
Excelsior had 48% of the ball, shots were 11-9 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.77-0.73.
Mika Godts (Ajax) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 4,500. Referee: Marc Nagtegaal.
Match stats
| Excelsior | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.77 | 0.73 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 29 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 356 (80%) | 396 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
Lineups
Excelsior (4-1-4-1): Stijn van Gassel, Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Arthur Zagre, Lennard Hartjes, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Noah Naujoks, Emil Hansson, Jerolldino Bergraaf
Ajax (4-3-3): Vitezslav Jaros, Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Jorthy Mokio, Davy Klaassen, Youri Regeer, Sean Steur, Rayane Bounida, Kasper Dolberg, Mika Godts
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Mika Godts (Ajax)
- 40' · Goal · Mika Godts (Ajax)
- 62' · Substitution · Gyan de Regt for Emil Hansson (Excelsior)
- 63' · Substitution · Lewis Schouten for Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)
- 63' · Substitution · Miliano Jonathans for Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)
- 67' · Substitution · Wout Weghorst for Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)
- 67' · Substitution · Oliver Edvardsen for Rayane Bounida (Ajax)
- 70' · Yellow card · Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)
- 74' · Goal · Miliano Jonathans (Excelsior)
- 79' · Goal · Arthur Zagre (Excelsior)
- 80' · Substitution · Takehiro Tomiyasu for Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)
- 80' · Substitution · Jinairo Johnson for Sean Steur (Ajax)
- 89' · Substitution · Mike van Duinen for Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)
All-time head-to-head
27 league meetings since 2002: Excelsior 2, draws 7, Ajax 18.
Questions
Who won Excelsior vs Ajax?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Eredivisie) on Sun, 1 Feb 2026.
When and where is Excelsior vs Ajax?
Sun, 1 Feb 2026, 11:15 UTC at Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam, Eredivisie.
What is the head-to-head record between Excelsior and Ajax?
In 27 league meetings since 2002: Excelsior 2 wins, 7 draws, Ajax 18 wins (goals 29-76).