NEC Nijmegen v Ajax

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Saturday 20 Mar 2027

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Stadion De Goffert • 

Nijmegen, NetherlandsShow on map

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NEC Nijmegen, officially Nijmegen Eendracht Combinatie, is a professional football club from Nijmegen in the Netherlands, founded in 1900. The team competes in the Eredivisie, the country’s top division, and plays its home matches at Stadion de Goffert, commonly known as the Goffertstadion. The ground holds approximately 12,500 spectators and has been NEC’s home for generations. The club has won the Eerste Divisie, the Dutch second tier, several times, including in 1975, 2015 and 2021, earning promotion to the Eredivisie on each occasion. NEC has also reached the KNVB Cup final multiple times, most recently in 2024, but has yet to lift the national cup. Its history includes memorable European campaigns and a strong local following, with the club’s red, green and black colours closely associated with Nijmegen. Notable players connected with NEC include club stalwart Ron de Groot and Dutch internationals such as Jasper Cillessen, who developed at the club before establishing careers elsewhere. Known for energetic football and passionate support, NEC Nijmegen remains a distinctive presence in Dutch football, competing for domestic honours while representing its city at the highest level.

AFC Ajax, based in Amsterdam, is one of the Netherlands’ most successful football clubs and a leading name in European football. Founded in 1900, Ajax competes in the Eredivisie, the country’s top division, and regularly takes part in domestic cup and UEFA competitions. The club has won 36 Dutch league titles and 20 KNVB Cups, along with four European Cups or UEFA Champions League titles, including its 1995 triumph. Ajax plays its home matches at the Johan Cruyff Arena, a modern stadium that opened in 1996 and holds around 55,000 spectators. The club is renowned for its youth academy, which has developed many prominent players and helped establish its attacking style of play. Legendary Ajax figures include Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, Frank Rijkaard, Dennis Bergkamp and Edwin van der Sar. More recent stars such as Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt also progressed through the club’s system. With a strong record in Dutch football, a celebrated European history and a continuing commitment to developing talent, Ajax remains one of the most recognized clubs in the Eredivisie.