On October 6, 2024, AZ Alkmaar experienced a shocking defeat at the hands of Fortuna Sittard in the Dutch Eredivisie. Despite their dominant record against Fortuna, having remained unbeaten in their last 11 Eredivisie matches, AZ Alkmaar fell 1-0 to their opponents.
The match, held at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion, saw AZ Alkmaar’s strong run come to an end. AZ Alkmaar had 24 wins from the last 47 head-to-head games against Fortuna, but this time, they were unable to secure a victory. The last encounter between the two teams in February 2024 saw AZ Alkmaar win 2-1, but this recent match did not go in their favor.
Currently, AZ Alkmaar sits in third place in the Eredivisie standings with 16 points from 7 games, while Fortuna Sittard is in 16th place with 7 points from 7 games. This unexpected loss could impact AZ Alkmaar’s momentum as they prepare for their upcoming matches, including a significant clash against PSV Eindhoven on October 19.
The defeat highlights the competitive nature of the Eredivisie, where any team can cause an upset on any given day. AZ Alkmaar will need to regroup and strategize to maintain their position in the league.
