AFC Ajax is grappling with a persistent issue in away matches. The statistics for this calendar year confirm that the poor away form has continued under new coach Míchel Sánchez.
Of the fifteen away games Ajax has played in 2026, the team has won only seven. They lost two and drew six, meaning no victory was achieved in more than half of their matches on the road this year. The heavy 6-0 defeat at AZ and the 3-1 loss at FC Groningen stand as the low points.
A four-year pattern
This is not a new problem. Over the last four years, Ajax only managed to win more than half of its away matches in 2024, and that was a narrow 54 percent. The other years saw the percentage stay below fifty. This year's run of disappointing results also includes draws at Excelsior (2-2), Feyenoord (1-1), PEC Zwolle (0-0), SC Heerenveen (0-0) and against Irish side Shelbourne FC (2-2).
The next away fixture is on Sunday afternoon at 16:45 against Telstar. On paper, it's a match the Ajax of old would win comfortably, but recent numbers make it a serious test. Fans can check the full schedule to see what lies ahead.
For Míchel Sánchez and his staff, improving away performances is a priority. The Spanish coach must make his players mentally stronger for these types of contests. The current squad contains enough quality, but it needs to translate into points on unfamiliar ground. The next opportunity to turn the tide comes this weekend.
