Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar

21 December 2025 · Eredivisie · 2025/26 · Referee Marc Nagtegaal

Full time 4 – 3

Half-time: 2–2

J. Lonwijk 9’
K. Sierhuis 42’, 54’
P. Brittijn 86’

T. Parrott 19’
S. Mijnans 21’
M. de Wit 71’

Match summary

Fortuna Sittard came from behind to win 4-3 at home to AZ Alkmaar, with a late winner. It was 2-2 at half-time.

In the first half, J. Lonwijk put Fortuna Sittard ahead with a header in the 9th minute, T. Parrott equalised in the 19th minute, S. Mijnans put AZ Alkmaar in front in the 21st minute, and K. Sierhuis equalised in the 42nd minute. In the second half, Sierhuis put Fortuna Sittard back in front in the 54th minute, M. de Wit equalised in the 71st minute, and P. Brittijn won it from a corner in the 86th minute.

AZ Alkmaar can feel hard done by, creating 4.49 expected goals (xG) from 21 shots to Fortuna Sittard's 1.74 from 15. S. Mijnans had a penalty saved for AZ Alkmaar.

Match stats

34% Possession 66%

15 Shots 21

6 Shots on target 9

5 Corners 8

243 Passes 465

67.1% Pass accuracy 88.0%

30 Tackles 11

18 Fouls 11

3 Yellow cards 0

2 Offsides 0

Key events

Fortuna Sittard AZ Alkmaar

J. LonwijkHeader

1-0

9’

19’

T. ParrottRight foot shot

1-1

21’

S. MijnansLeft foot shot

1-2

K. Sierhuis

37’

P. Brittijn

40’

K. SierhuisRight foot shot

2-2

42’

S. Adewoye

45’

51’

S. MijnansMissed penaltysaved

51’

S. MijnansShot on target

K. SierhuisRight foot shot

3-2

54’

55’

K. SmitShot on target

M. IhattarenShot on target

57’

60’

T. ParrottShot on target

64’

M. de WitShot on target

69’

R. DaalI. S. Jensen

70’

D. KwakmanM. Chávez

70’

E. DijkstraW. Goes

71’

M. de WitLeft foot shot

3-3

P. GladonJ. Lonwijk

72’

J. HubnerK. Peterson

72’

P. BrittijnRight foot shot

4-3

86’

S. v. OtteleShot on target

86’

D. LimniosM. Ihattaren

89’

M. KerkezK. Sierhuis

89’

S. BastienI. Pinto

90’

I. SadiqA. Penetra

90’

T. ParrottShot on target

90+6’

I. SadiqShot on target

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Fortuna Sittard 1.74 xGAZ Alkmaar 4.49 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

AZ Alkmaar attacking Fortuna Sittard attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Fortuna Sittard 4-2-3-1 Starting XI

AZ Alkmaar 4-2-3-1 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


M. Branderhorst	90′	5	3	31	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders6 players


I. Pinto	89′	2	–	–	3	–	23	2	–	1	–
S. v. Ottele	90′	3	–	–	6	3	28	2	–	–	–
I. Márquez	90′	2	–	–	6	3	17	2	–	–	–
S. Adewoye	90′	6	1	–	11	4	22	2	–	–
J. Hubner Came on as a substitute	18′	2	–	–	3	–	2	1	–	–	–
M. Kerkez Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	–	–	–	1	–	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


P. Brittijn	90′	1	–	20	2	–	4	–	7	1	3
R. Fosso	90′	–	1	25	1	–	6	–	7	–	1	–
M. Ihattaren	89′	–	2	28	7	–	1	–	8	2	1	–
J. Lonwijk	72′	1	–	11	–	–	2	–	3	1	1	–
K. Peterson	72′	–	–	15	–	–	1	–	7	1	1	–
P. Gladon Came on as a substitute	18′	–	–	6	–	–	–	–	3	1	–	–
D. Limnios Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	1	–	–	1	–	1	–	–	–

Forwards1 player


K. Sierhuis	89′	2	–	5	2	0.53	–	–	5	1	16

Goalkeeper1 player


R. J. Owusu-Oduro	90′	3	4	15	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


M. de Wit	90′	2	1	–	3	–	61	1	1	1	–
W. Goes	70′	–	1	–	1	–	38	2	–	–	–
A. Penetra	89′	1	–	–	4	2	58	1	–	1	–
M. Chávez	70′	1	–	–	4	–	43	2	–	–	–
E. Dijkstra Came on as a substitute	20′	–	–	–	1	–	13	1	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


K. Smit	90′	–	–	48	–	–	–	–	2	2	–	–
P. Koopmeiners	90′	–	–	46	1	–	1	1	3	1	–	–
W. Patati	90′	–	–	34	4	–	2	–	9	–	5	–
S. Mijnans	90′	1	–	49	4	–	2	1	4	1	–	–
I. S. Jensen	69′	–	–		–	–						–
R. Daal Came on as a substitute	21′	–	–	12	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
D. Kwakman Came on as a substitute	20′	–	–	12	–	–	–	–	5	–	3	–

Forwards1 player


T. Parrott	90′	1	–	8	3	1.50	–	1	2	1	15	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists. A blank cell means that figure is not available for that player.

Before kick-off

Fortuna Sittard win 20% Avg odds 4.66

Draw 23% Avg odds 4.03

AZ Alkmaar win 57% Avg odds 1.65

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

Fortuna Sittard W D D L L

AZ Alkmaar W L L L D

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Fortuna Sittard, 23 Feb 25 Next meeting: AZ Alkmaar 2-0 Fortuna Sittard, 04 Apr 26 All Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.