PREVIEW | Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: team news, lineups, predictions (Europa League 16/09)

Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar clash this Wednesday at the Stadium of Light of the UEFA Europa League . This will be Sunderland 's UEFA Europa League debut. As for Lee-Roy Echteld 's team, this will mark their 15th participation in the competition.

Last time out, Sunderland slipped to a 0-2 defeat against Arsenal (Premier League 2026/27). Last time out, AZ Alkmaar drew 1-1 against Willem II (Eredivisie 2026/27).

Régis Le Bris has faced Lee-Roy Echteld on two occasions, recording one win and one draw

Away from home, AZ Alkmaar are on a run of four consecutive games scoring.

Away from home, AZ Alkmaar are on a run of four consecutive games without defeat.

Away from home, AZ Alkmaar are on a run of four consecutive wins.

AZ Alkmaar have scored in seven consecutive games.

AZ Alkmaar have conceded in three consecutive games.

AZ Alkmaar come into this match on a run of seven consecutive games without defeat.

Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar have met zero times already, there is no advantage between Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar: zero wins for each team in zero matches.

In the Europa League, the two teams will meet for the first time