Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19' | AZ Alkmaar | Goal — Mexx Meerdink (assist: Valdemar Byskov Andreasen) | 1-0 | |
| 41' | Telstar | Gerald Alders | 1-0 | |
| 45' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Valdemar Byskov Andreasen on, Kees Smit off | 1-0 | |
| 45' | Telstar | Substitution — Gerald Alders on, Rojendro Oudsten off | 1-0 | |
| 63' | Telstar | Substitution — Jeff Hardeveld on, Emirhan Demircan off | 1-0 | |
| 71' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Ro Zangelo Daal on, Ayoub Oufkir off | 1-0 | |
| 71' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Calvin Stengs on, Weslley Pinto Batista off | 1-0 | |
| 71' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Mexx Meerdink on, Jizz Hornkamp off | 1-0 | |
| 74' | Telstar | Substitution — Jelani Seedorf on, Ar'jany Martha off | 1-0 | |
| 83' | Telstar | Substitution — Rui Mendes on, Prince Aning off | 1-0 | |
| 88' | AZ Alkmaar | Wouter Goes | 1-0 | |
| 89' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Elijah Dijkstra on, Seiya Maikuma off | 1-0 |
AZ Alkmaar edged past Telstar on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at AFAS Stadion, taking the points in a tight Eredivisie clash that finished 1-0. The home side had the breakthrough to show for their efforts at the break, going in 1-0 up at half-time, and from there they managed the game well enough to see it through. It wasn't a classic by any means, but AZ did what they needed to do against a Telstar side that never really found a way back into it. For AZ, this is exactly the sort of result that keeps a campaign on track - no fireworks, just three points banked at home. Telstar, meanwhile, will be frustrated they couldn't find an equaliser after the break, especially having limited the damage to a single goal for large spells. It's a tough afternoon for the visitors, but not a disastrous one, and there's plenty to build on before their next outing. For AZ, the job was simple: defend the lead, and they did it.
The Matchup
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Telstar was the final score at AFAS Stadion, in a game where AZ Alkmaar did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. AZ Alkmaar also had the better share of the ball, holding 62% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 17 attempts from AZ Alkmaar against 4 from Telstar over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for AZ Alkmaar, and Telstar pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar Lineups
Looking Ahead
AZ Alkmaar will already be turning their attention to what comes next. 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.
Telstar, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action at home to ADO Den Haag, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Telstar vs ADO Den Haag going to play at 11 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.