Ajax suffers defeat against Hajduk Split in UEFA Conference League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Ajax lost 2-1 to Hajduk Split in the UEFA Conference League on October 15, 2026. Davy Klaassen scored Ajax's only goal and cited poor performance in both penalty areas as a key reason for the defeat. The loss marks Ajax's third consecutive game without a win, following a draw against NEC Nijmegen. They have struggled to replicate their earlier form before the international break. Ajax's upcoming match takes place against FC Groningen on October 22, 2026, as they aim to close the gap in the league standings.
- •Ajax is winless in their last three matches.
- •Klaassen emphasized Ajax lacked dominance in key areas.
- •Ajax registered an expected goals (xG) of 1.15 against Hajduk's 1.99.
- •Next match is against FC Groningen on October 22, 2026.
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