Match Report: Merkantil Bank Liga – FC Ajka vs. Szeged Csanad

Szeged Csanad delivered a dominant performance to thrash FC Ajka 3-0 in the Merkantil Bank Liga on 10 May 2026. The comprehensive victory underlined Szeged’s credentials as one of the league’s form teams.

Match Overview

The visitors controlled proceedings from the first minute, pressing high and forcing Ajka into repeated errors. Szeged opened the scoring in the 18th minute through a well-taken penalty, then doubled their lead just before half-time with a clinical counter-attack. The second half followed a similar pattern, with Szeged adding a third goal in the 67th minute and comfortably seeing out the match.

Key Performers

• Márkó Kovács (Szeged): Scored the opening goal from the spot and provided an assist for the second.
• Bence Bíró (Szeged): Dominated the midfield, completing over 90% of his passes and winning every aerial duel.
• FC Ajka defense: Struggled to cope with Szeged’s movement, particularly down the flanks.

Standings Impact

Szeged Csanad climbed to second place in the Merkantil Bank Liga, now just one point behind leaders Kisvárda. FC Ajka, meanwhile, remained in 12th position, dangerously close to the relegation play-off spot. The heavy defeat also damaged Ajka’s goal difference, which could prove crucial come the end of the season.