Ajax and NEC Nijmegen shared the points at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday, 21 February 2026, playing out a 1–1 draw on Matchday 24 of the Eredivisie season. Referee Jeroen Manschot oversaw the contest, which kicked off at 20:00 UTC. The home side held a 1–0 lead at the break, but NEC fought back in the second half to secure a valuable away point.

For Ajax, the draw represented a significant stumble in their push for the top of the table. At Matchday 24, every point was critical ...