Sunday, 9 November 2025, delivered one of the most significant shocks of the Eredivisie 2025 season. Utrecht beat Ajax 2–1 at home on Matchday 12, with referee Danny Makkelie officiating the 11:15 UTC kickoff. The home side led 1–0 at half-time and held on to claim all three points against the Amsterdam giants.

For Utrecht, this result was a statement of intent at the midpoint of the first half of the season. Beating Ajax at home is a benchmark result for any Eredivisie side, an...