Dordrecht kick off their new Eerste Divisie campaign at home after a fourth-placed finish last season, looking to maintain the strong M-Scores Stadion form that delivered a 3-0 win in this fixture two seasons ago. Jong Ajax arrive as a young, unpredictable outfit who ended last…
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Sign inFC Dordrecht kick off the 2026-27 Eerste Divisie campaign when they host Jong Ajax at the M-Scores Stadion on Friday evening, August 7. The season opener pits a senior side aiming to climb the table against the talented but unpredictable Ajax reserves, and goals have rarely been in short supply when these two meet.
With the new season just beginning, both managers are expected to have full squads at their disposal. No significant injury concerns have been reported for either camp. Dordrecht’s head coach is likely to field a settled lineup, while Jong Ajax boss Frank Peereboom will once again blood the latest crop of academy graduates. The Amsterdam outfit frequently rotates to give prospects senior minutes, meaning fresh legs and technical quality throughout the side.
Jong Ajax stumbled to the finish line in 2025-26, losing four of their final five matches – including a chastening 6-1 defeat at Vitesse. However, a pre-season friendly offered a reminder of their attacking threat, as they dismantled KRC Genk’s U23 side 7-1. Dordrecht’s end-of-season form was also patchy, but they reserved their most explosive display for this very opponent. In April, the Schapekoppen ran out commanding six-goal winners at home, a result that will still linger in the minds of the young Ajax players.
The recurring theme whenever these sides face off is goals. Dordrecht’s forwards will look to exploit a Jong Ajax backline that conceded 11 times in their final three league outings. The home side’s direct counter-attacks proved devastating in the 6-1 rout last spring, and harnessing that same threat will be central to their game plan. Jong Ajax’s defensive discipline – or lack of it – is likely to decide which way the points travel.
A positive opening-day result can set the tone for the marathon Eerste Divisie campaign. For Jong Ajax, every fixture is a development opportunity with no relegation pressure, but a strong start builds confidence for the youngsters. Dordrecht, meanwhile, view home matches as the foundation for a top-half finish, and three points would provide early momentum.
Friday’s clash in Dordrecht has all the ingredients of a high-scoring affair, and the winner will carry early-season impetus into Matchday 2.
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