Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29' | Willem II | Tonny Vilhena | 0-0 | |
| 32' | AZ Alkmaar | Goal — Jordy Clasie (assist: Mexx Meerdink) | 1-0 | |
| 64' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Calvin Stengs on, Weslley Pinto Batista off | 1-0 | |
| 64' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Jordy Clasie on, Valdemar Byskov Andreasen off | 1-0 | |
| 70' | Willem II | Substitution — Tonny Vilhena on, kasper boogaard off | 1-0 | |
| 70' | Willem II | Substitution — Per van Loon on, Alessandro Ciranni off | 1-0 | |
| 78' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Mexx Meerdink on, Jizz Hornkamp off | 1-0 | |
| 81' | Willem II | Goal — Devin Haen (assist: Uriël van Aalst) | 1-1 | |
| 87' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Dave Kwakman on, Bendegúz Kovács off | 1-1 | |
| 87' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Ro Zangelo Daal on, Ayoub Oufkir off | 1-1 | |
| 88' | Willem II | Substitution — Jaden Slory on, Thomas Verheydt off | 1-1 | |
| 90+3' | Willem II | Substitution — Maxim Dekker on, Mats Lemmens off | 1-1 |
AZ Alkmaar led at the break on home soil but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Willem II at the AFAS Stadion on Friday, 11 September 2026. The home side were sharper early on and took a deserved lead into half-time, looking well on course for three points. Willem II needed something different after the restart, and they found it, pulling level to deny AZ a win that had looked within reach at the interval. For AZ, this will feel like two points dropped rather than one gained, especially after controlling things before the break. Willem II, on the other hand, will take real satisfaction from the character shown to come from behind on the road. In a league where fine margins matter, a 1-1 draw keeps both sides ticking over without doing much to settle nerves either way. Neither will be thrilled, but neither can complain too much.
The Matchup
AZ Alkmaar and Willem II drew 1-1 at AFAS Stadion, in a game that could easily have finished either way. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with AZ Alkmaar holding 67% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. Both sides had spells on top without ever pulling clear, and the shot count on the day backs up just how tight things were. A draw is rarely the result either team sets out to get, but on this occasion it was a fair reflection of ninety minutes where chances were shared roughly evenly. Below is a closer look at exactly how the numbers from the match broke down.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
AZ Alkmaar vs Willem II Lineups
Looking Ahead
AZ Alkmaar does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Cambuur, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Cambuur vs AZ Alkmaar going to play at 18 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
Willem II, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Utrecht, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Utrecht vs Willem II going to play at 11 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.