Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: Sunderland win 1-0

Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League table

Sunderland are 9th with 7 points from 3 matches (2 wins and one draw); they have scored 4 goals and conceded 2 goals, and currently sit in the Europa League places.

AZ Alkmaar are 10th with 6 points from 3 matches (2 wins and one defeat); they have scored 6 goals and conceded 2 goals, and currently sit in the Europa League places.

Sunderland are one point ahead of their opponents in the current standings.

Benfica top the table with 9 points.

Recent form of both teams

Sunderland picked up one win, one draw and 2 defeats in their last 4 matches, scoring 3 goals and conceding 5 goals. Most recent result: Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 (Premier League).

AZ Alkmaar collected one win and one defeat in their last 2 matches, scoring 3 goals and conceding 3 goals. Most recent result: Dynamo Kyiv beat AZ Alkmaar 2-0 (UEFA Champions League).

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar head-to-head

Our database has no previous official meetings between Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar in the period we cover.

Venue and officials

The match was played at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, which holds around 49,000 spectators – the ground where Sunderland play their home games.

The referee was Jeremie Pignard.

TV channel and commentator

UEFA Europa League matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.

Next matches for both teams

Sunderland play their next match against Manchester City on Sunday 20 September in Premier League.

AZ Alkmaar play their next match against Hapoel Beer Sheva on Thursday 15 October in UEFA Europa League.