UEFA Nations event
Sunderland meet AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Europa League, kicking off on 16.09.2026 at 19:00 UTC. European competition takes both sides out of their domestic routine and against opponents from other leagues across the continent — typically a step up in level, and a different kind of test. The sections below cover the history between them, current form and the goal numbers behind the match.
Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar head-to-head
European football tends to produce repeat meetings over the years, so there is often some shared history to draw on — though a qualifying draw can pair two sides for the first time. Any meetings on record are listed below; a blank table simply means none yet.
Date Event Score
Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar recent form
Form carries over from domestic play, which makes it a reliable guide here too. The latest results for each side appear below, newest first, and may span different competitions.
Sunderland:
Date Event Score 30.08.2026 Sunderland vs Fulham 1 - 0 22.08.2026 Ipswich Town vs Sunderland 2 - 1 15.08.2026 Sunderland vs Rennes 2 - 1
AZ Alkmaar:
Date Event Score 29.08.2026 AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles 5 - 2 22.08.2026 Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar 0 - 2 15.08.2026 Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar 1 - 4
Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar goals
Goals scored and conceded so far, across all competitions, as a rough measure of attacking and defensive output:
- Sunderland — 24 scored, 21 conceded.
- AZ Alkmaar — 40 scored, 18 conceded.
Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar odds
Bookmakers price the same tie differently, and on European nights those differences can be sharp. Odds-Fan lines up the licensed bookmakers' prices for Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar side by side, so the strongest number on each outcome is easy to find.
