Match report

Ajax Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 4-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Ajax
Ajax
4–0
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Mar 14, 2026

Ajax continued their dominance in the Eredivisie by defeating Sparta Rotterdam 4-0 in a one-sided encounter. The match was defined by an early own goal and subsequent goals from Steven Berghuis, Donny van de Beek, and Michel Godts, solidifying Ajax's position at the top of the table.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax won 4-0 against Sparta Rotterdam.
  • • Own Goal by J. Kitolano (19')
  • • Steven Berghuis scored (32')
  • • Donny van de Beek added another (73')
  • • Michel Godts sealed the win (76')

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 Maarten Paes (G)
  • 2 Lucas Rosa (D)
  • 37 Josip Šutalo (D)
  • 15 Youri Baas (D)
  • 32 Takehiro Tomiyasu (D)
  • 18 Davy Klaassen (M)
  • 6 Youri Regeer (M)
  • 48 Sean Steur (M)
  • 23 Steven Berghuis (F)
  • 19 Don-Angelo Konadu (F)
  • 11 Mika Godts (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Jorthy Mokio
  • 3 Anton Gaaei
  • 9 Kasper Dolberg
  • 43 Rayane Bounida
  • 28 Kian Fitz-Jim
  • 52 Paul Reverson
  • 12 Joeri Heerkens
  • 5 Owen Wijndal
  • 53 Mylo van der Lans
  • 30 Aaron Bouwman
  • 10 Oscar Gloukh
  • 7 Maher Carrizo

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Joël Drommel (G)
  • 2 Lushendry Edward Martes (D)
  • 3 Marvin Young (D)
  • 4 Bruno Martins Indi (D)
  • 5 Teo Quintero (D)
  • 6 Pelle Clement (M)
  • 8 Joshua Kitolano (M)
  • 7 Mitchell van Bergen (M)
  • 10 Vito van Crooij (M)
  • 11 Shunsuke Mito (M)
  • 9 Tobias Lauritsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Shurandy Sambo
  • 22 Ayoni Santos
  • 17 Casper Terho
  • 19 Milan Zonneveld
  • 20 Filip Bednarek
  • 30 Pascal Kuiper
  • 15 Mike Kleijn
  • 14 Patrick van Aanholt
  • 13 Jonathan de Guzmán
  • 16 Julian Baas
  • 21 Jens Toornstra
  • 18 Alwande Roaldsoy

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    19' Ajax Goal · Own Goal
    J. Kitolano
  2. Ajax
    25' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Regeer · On: J. Mokio
  3. Ajax
    32' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Berghuis · Assist: S. Steur
  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Martes · On: S. Sambo
  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. van Bergen · On: A. Santos
  6. Sparta Rotterdam
    54' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sambo

    Foul

  7. Ajax
    69' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Konadu · On: K. Dolberg
  8. Ajax
    69' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Tomiyasu · On: A. Gaaei
  9. Sparta Rotterdam
    70' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. van Crooij · On: M. Zonneveld
  10. Sparta Rotterdam
    70' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Clement · On: C. Terho
  11. Ajax
    73' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Klaassen · Assist: M. Godts
  12. Sparta Rotterdam
    74' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    B. Martins Indi

    Foul

  13. Ajax
    76' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Godts · Assist: K. Dolberg
  14. Ajax
    81' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Steur · On: K. Fitz-Jim
  15. Ajax
    81' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Berghuis · On: R. Bounida

Match Stats

Stat Ajax Sparta Rotterdam
Fouls 8 17
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 500 348
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 10 1
xG 3.02 0.19
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 411 276
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sparta Rotterdam's own goal in the 19th minute set the tone for the match, giving Ajax a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Steven Berghuis' goal at 32' extended Ajax's lead, putting further pressure on the Sparta defense.