Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Highlights - September 16, 2026

Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar drew 0-0 in Europa League on September 16, 2026. The match was played at Stadium of Light.

Enzo Le Fée (66') scored for Sunderland.

Sunderland went into the game in position 31, on 0 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

At kick-off AZ Alkmaar stood in position 4 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats.

AZ Alkmaar arrived unbeaten in 5.

Ro-Zangelo Daal tested the goalkeeper for AZ Alkmaar (7'). Moments later, Mexx Meerdink sent an effort off target for AZ Alkmaar (9').

Kevin Danso saw a shot blocked (12'). Soon after, Enzo Le Fée forced a save for Sunderland on 13 minutes.

Trai Hume shot wide for Sunderland on 13 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Kevin Danso’s effort (14').

Trai Hume was booked for Sunderland (22'). The referee cautioned Omar Alderete of Sunderland on 30 minutes.

After the break, a block denied Weslley Patati on 46 minutes. Kees Smit could not find the target for AZ Alkmaar (50').

Moments later, Wilson Isidor sent an effort off target for Sunderland (51'). Trai Hume tested the goalkeeper for Sunderland (52').

Weslley Patati was booked for AZ Alkmaar (64'). Soon after, Enzo Le Fée converted a penalty for Sunderland (66').

The referee cautioned Nordi Mukiele of Sunderland on 72 minutes. Mexx Meerdink forced a save for AZ Alkmaar on 81 minutes.

Substitutions: Sunderland 5, AZ Alkmaar 5.

AZ Alkmaar controlled 55.2% of possession. Sunderland had 20 shots with 5 on target, while AZ Alkmaar had 11 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Sunderland 2, AZ Alkmaar 4. Corners: Sunderland 12, AZ Alkmaar 5.

AZ Alkmaar completed the most passes, 493 in total at 81.7% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.