AFC Ajax hosts FC Sion on Ziggo Sport this Thursday, following technical issues with last week's broadcast. The Amsterdam club defends a 2-4 lead from Switzerland in the Conference League qualifier, as reported by De Telegraaf.
The team from Amsterdam has started the Eredivisie season with four points from two games. They are sixth in the table, having scored four goals and conceded two. The title race is still early, with AZ Alkmaar leading and Ajax trailing by five points. The next league fixture is an away match against Telstar on August 30th.
Where to watch Ajax vs FC Sion?
The second leg against FC Sion is on Thursday at 20:00 in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The broadcast will be live on Ziggo Sport 1 and Ziggo Sport Free. This change comes after last week's problems, when the away leg in Switzerland was exclusively shown on the new streaming platform KIJK. Fans paid five euros for that stream but faced a delayed start and poor picture quality, leading to many angry reactions.
The technical issues at KIJK were especially notable as it was the platform's debut in a European context. For Ajax, the switch to Ziggo Sport is a return to a familiar channel. Supporters can follow all key moments for the rest of the season on our dedicated stats page.
What does the lead mean for Ajax?
With a 2-4 away victory in Switzerland, AFC Ajax has excellent prospects of reaching the Conference League League Phase. Thursday's home match offers the chance to finish the job. The strong away performance highlights the team's form at the start of this campaign.
The focus is now on a solid display in front of their own fans. A place in the main stage of European football is within reach, which is important for club finances and prestige. The current squad is listed in our squad overview.
What is FC Twente's role?
The Telegraaf article also covers FC Twente, which faces a difficult task in Azerbaijan on Thursday. Twente lost 0-1 at home to Qarabag FK last week and must now win to reach the Conference League main phase. Coach John van den Brom leads his team in a match that starts at 18:00 and is broadcast on ESPN 1.
Twente showed two rounds ago in the Europa League qualifiers against Ferencváros that they are not without chances in away matches, even when behind. A stunt by Twente in Azerbaijan is significant for the Netherlands. It could mean the country has six representatives in the various League Phases this season.
What are the next steps for Ajax?
After the European tie against Sion, AFC Ajax immediately switches back to the Eredivisie. On Saturday, August 30th, they have an away fixture against Telstar. Telstar currently sits thirteenth in the table. The schedule is busy, but the good start in Europe provides confidence.
The club is in a strong position to reach the group stage, laying a solid foundation for the rest of the season. Fans can track upcoming league matches and the table on our standings page. The focus remains on securing results on all fronts.
