Ajdovščina secured a comprehensive 87-52 win over Slovan Ljubljana in the Slovenian Cup on Tuesday evening, 6 October 2026. The result extends Ajdovščina's positive momentum while leaving Slovan Ljubljana in a difficult position ahead of their next fixture. The home side had struggled in recent outings, losing four of their last five matches, and this defeat adds to their growing concerns.
Ajdovščina's form has been uneven but they have shown resilience when it matters. They drew level with Šenčur in recent encounters before bouncing back with victories against Goriča and Čerknica. Slovan Ljubljana, by contrast, have been second to everything against Triglav Kranj in particular, losing three of their last four meetings.
The margin of victory—35 points—suggests Ajdovščina were in control from an early stage and refused to let the home side back into the contest. The hosts had not been able to match the intensity of their visitors, and the gap widened as the game progressed. There were no dramatic comebacks or late rallies from Slovan Ljubljana, who simply could not find their rhythm.
For Ajdovščina, this result means they move further clear in the cup standings. The victory also serves as a confidence boost after two disappointing losses to Šenčur earlier in the year. Slovan Ljubljana now face a difficult period, having lost to Tolmin by just five points but failing to replicate that performance against stronger opposition.
The Slovenian Cup continues to provide opportunities for smaller clubs to test themselves against established names. Ajdovščina have proven they can compete at this level, while Slovan Ljubljana must address the inconsistencies that have plagued their recent campaigns.
