Ajax vs Excelsior: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 19 September

Eredivisie, Round 7

Ajax#4 in the table

2 - 2 Full time

Excelsior#7 in the table

Julian Brandt 32'
Tolu Arokodare 64'

Lennard Hartjes 45+1'
Aymen Sliti 62'

Your time: 18:00 UTC Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam Referee: Jannick van der Laan

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What to know

Ajax host Excelsior in round 7 of the Eredivisie on Saturday 19 September 2026. Kickoff is at 21:00 Mecca time at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam. Ajax are #4 in the table and Excelsior are #7. The match is on TV in 56 countries, on channels including Super Sport 4 HD, SuperSport 4 Digitalb, DAZN France, DAZN Spain, Disney+ Premium Argentina.

Ajax have scored in each of their last 10 matches.
Excelsior have scored in each of their last 6 matches.
Ajax go into this one with 3 players out.
Only 3 points separate Ajax and Excelsior in the table.

Which channel shows Ajax vs Excelsior?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 56 countries

Match prediction

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The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

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Who is out: Ajax and Excelsior

Ajax

Daley BlindBack Injury
Simon AdingraAnkle Injury, until 28 Sep
Aaron BouwmanLung Contusion, until 1 Oct

Excelsior

Miliano Jonathans Cruciate Ligament Tear

Stadium: Johan Cruijff Arena

CityAmsterdam

Capacity55,885

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Table: Eredivisie

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	AZ Alkmaar	7	6	1	0	+12	19
2	Feyenoord	7	5	2	0	+18	17
3	PSV	7	5	1	1	+14	16
4	FC Twente	7	5	1	1	+8	16
5	Ajax	7	4	2	1	+12	14
6	Fortuna Sittard	7	4	1	2	-1	13
7	Excelsior	7	3	2	2	+6	11
8	FC Groningen	7	3	2	2	+2	11
9	Go Ahead Eagles	7	2	4	1	+2	10
10	SC Heerenveen	7	2	3	2	+2	9
11	NEC Nijmegen	7	2	2	3	-1	8
12	Sparta Rotterdam	7	1	2	4	-7	5
13	Telstar	7	1	2	4	-7	5
14	SC Cambuur	7	1	2	4	-9	5
15	FC Utrecht	7	1	2	4	-13	5
16	PEC Zwolle	7	1	1	5	-14	4
17	ADO Den Haag	7	0	2	5	-10	2
18	Willem II	7	0	2	5	-14	2

Questions and answers

What time does Ajax vs Excelsior kick off?

Ajax vs Excelsior kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 21:00 Mecca time (18:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Ajax vs Excelsior?

The match is on TV in 56 countries. Channels include Super Sport 4 HD, SuperSport 4 Digitalb, DAZN France, DAZN Spain, Disney+ Premium Argentina, TV Start Triumph. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Ajax vs Excelsior being played?

At Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, which holds 55,885 people.

Who is expected to win, Ajax or Excelsior?

Ajax 60%, draw 21%, Excelsior 19%.

How can I watch Ajax vs Excelsior if it isn't shown in my country?

Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.