Volendam bans away fans after riots: implications for AFC Ajax

AFC Ajax is set to play home matches in Volendam due to a Harry Styles concert in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The municipality of Edam-Volendam has decided to ban away fans following riots after a match between FC Volendam and Telstar.

What happened?

The riots broke out after the match between FC Volendam and Telstar on Sunday. Volendam supporters sought confrontation with the police and tried to reach the buses of Telstar supporters. Children and supporters were injured, and stones were thrown at a car where two women were sheltering.

Why is this important for AFC Ajax?

AFC Ajax is playing its home matches in Volendam due to the Harry Styles concerts. The club has earned 56 points in the Eredivisie and is in fifth place, with 14 wins, 14 draws, and 6 losses. The goal difference is +21, with 62 goals scored and 41 conceded.

What are the consequences?

The municipality of Edam-Volendam has decided to ban away fans due to the riots. This means that AFC Ajax will not receive away fans at its matches in Volendam. The club is playing in the play-offs for a place in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Conference League.