Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 16 September

What to know

Sunderland host AZ Alkmaar in round 1 of the Europa League on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Kickoff is at 22:00 Mecca time at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Sunderland are #16 in the table and AZ Alkmaar are #10. The match is on TV in 68 countries, on channels including Super Sport 3 HD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports 9, Canal+ Live 7, Bluu.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: Sunderland are the favourites.
AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in their last 6 matches.

Which channel shows Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 68 countries

Match prediction

31%

23%

46%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Sunderland

AZ Alkmaar

Lineups

Sunderland

AZ Alkmaar

Match stats

14

Fouls

13

1

Goals

0

2

Saves

4

383

Passes

495

104

Attacks

95

12

Corners

5

16

Tackles

11

1

Offsides

0

13

Throwins

19

41

Ball Safe

39

57

Duels Won

45

1

Penalties

0

12

Free Kicks

16

13

Key Passes

6

Who is out: Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar

Sunderland

Habib DiarraHamstring Injury, until 16 Oct
Romaine MundleKnee Injury, until 10 Jan

AZ Alkmaar

Denso Kasius Groin Injury
Hobie VerhulstNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan

Stadium: Stadium of Light

CitySunderland

Capacity2,500

SurfaceGrass

Open in maps Stadium guide

Table: Europa League

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Juventus	1	1	0	0	+5	3
2	Crystal Palace	1	1	0	0	+4	3
3	Sparta Praha	1	1	0	0	+3	3
4	Beşiktaş	1	1	0	0	+3	3
5	Union Saint-Gilloise	1	1	0	0	+3	3
6	Ferencvárosi	1	1	0	0	+2	3
7	Benfica	1	1	0	0	+2	3
8	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	1	1	0	0	+2	3
9	OFI	1	1	0	0	+2	3
10	Olympique Lyonnais	1	1	0	0	+1	3
11	Torreense	1	1	0	0	+1	3
12	AFC Bournemouth	1	1	0	0	+1	3
13	Olympiacos F.C.	1	1	0	0	+1	3
14	Salzburg	1	1	0	0	+1	3
15	Omonia Nicosia	1	1	0	0	+1	3
16	Sunderland	1	1	0	0	+1	3
17	Rennes	1	0	1	0	0	1
18	Hapoel Be'er Sheva	1	0	1	0	0	1
19	Dinamo Zagreb	1	0	1	0	0	1
20	Sturm Graz	1	0	1	0	0	1
21	Jagiellonia Białystok	1	0	0	1	-1	0
22	Real Sociedad	1	0	0	1	-1	0
23	Anderlecht	1	0	0	1	-1	0
24	Lillestrøm	1	0	0	1	-1	0
25	AZ Alkmaar	1	0	0	1	-1	0
26	Celta de Vigo	1	0	0	1	-1	0
27	Levski Sofia	1	0	0	1	-1	0
28	Celtic	1	0	0	1	-2	0
29	TSG Hoffenheim	1	0	0	1	-2	0
30	AC Milan	1	0	0	1	-2	0
31	Celje	1	0	0	1	-2	0
32	Olympique Marseille	1	0	0	1	-3	0
33	Ararat-Armenia	1	0	0	1	-3	0
34	Viktoria Plzeň	1	0	0	1	-3	0
35	Lech Poznań	1	0	0	1	-4	0
36	NEC Nijmegen	1	0	0	1	-5	0

Questions and answers

What time does Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar kick off?

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar kicks off on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 22:00 Mecca time (19:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar?

The match is on TV in 68 countries. Channels include Super Sport 3 HD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports 9, Canal+ Live 7, Bluu, Disney+ Premium. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar being played?

At Stadium of Light in Sunderland, which holds 2,500 people.

Who is expected to win, Sunderland or AZ Alkmaar?

Sunderland 31%, draw 23%, AZ Alkmaar 46%.

How can I watch Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar if it isn't shown in my country?

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