Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar: UEFA Europa League result, report & goals
Sunderland beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in UEFA Europa League on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Match report
Sunderland edged a tight, competitive contest by a single goal, doing just enough to see off a stubborn AZ Alkmaar.
Head-to-head
The result is the latest chapter between two familiar sides. Their most recent meetings:
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2026 | UEFA Europa League | Sunderland 1–0 AZ Alkmaar |
Recent form
Sunderland are in good form — W L W D W from their last 5 (W3 D1 L1).
- W v AZ Alkmaar (1–0)
- L v Arsenal (0–2)
- W v Hull City (1–0)
- D v Brentford (1–1)
- W v Fulham (1–0)
AZ Alkmaar are in good form — L D W W W from their last 5 (W3 D1 L1).
- L v Sunderland (0–1)
- D v Willem II (1–1)
- W v SC Heerenveen (3–2)
- W v Go Ahead Eagles (5–2)
- W v Fortuna Sittard (2–0)
See the full stats, timeline and head-to-head for this match →