AZ Alkmaar vs 20.09.26 12:301 – 0Full Time
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Match report
AZ Alkmaar move top after narrow win over Telstar
AZ Alkmaar defeated Telstar 1-0 in an Eredivisie round 7 fixture at AFAS Stadion（Alkmaar）, a result that stretched the home side's advantage at the top of the table. The only goal arrived in the 19th minute when Mexx Meerdink converted an assist from Valdemar Byskov, and that single strike proved enough to settle the contest.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Having taken the lead early, AZ Alkmaar controlled proceedings for long stretches, dominating possession and territory while Telstar struggled to create meaningful openings. The scoreline stayed at 1-0 through half-time and remained unchanged after the break, with the visitors unable to muster a response despite the match continuing goalless for the remaining hour.
The gulf in output was reflected across the pitch, with AZ Alkmaar registering far more shots and forcing more saves than their opponents managed all afternoon. Telstar's struggles continued a difficult recent run, while AZ Alkmaar's win extended a strong sequence of form that has lifted them to first place with 19 points from seven matches.
Meerdink struck the only goal of the match in the 19th minute, finishing off Byskov's assist to earn a rating of 7.88, while Byskov's own contribution with the assist rounded out a productive attacking display for the hosts.
AZ Alkmaar dominated the ball, holding 62% possession compared to Telstar's 38%.
AZ Alkmaar beat Telstar 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
AZ Alkmaar met Telstar in the Eredivisie (Regular Season - 7). Kick-off was Sunday, 20 September 2026, 12:30 UTC at AFAS Stadion（Alkmaar）. Referee: Sander van der Eijk.
Team pages: AZ Alkmaar · Telstar · Eredivisie
Key moments
- 19' Goal: Mexx Meerdink (assist: Valdemar Byskov) — 1–0
Starting line-ups
AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1)
Telstar (3-4-2-1)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave AZ Alkmaar 77%, the draw 14%, Telstar 9%. It finished AZ Alkmaar 1–0 Telstar.
AZ Alkmaar's rating gap decides it — AZ Alkmaar are clearly the stronger side on our strength rating, and that is most of AZ Alkmaar's 77%. The draw at 14% is about what a gap this size usually leaves.
Why AZ Alkmaar at 77%?
AZ Alkmaar sit 328 points higher on our strength rating — 1865 to 1536. Sides with a more than 300-point rating edge at home won 79.8% of 5,141 such games. The 300 most similar past games finished 75–16–9.
Why not higher?
No scored evidence points the other way. 77% is what this rating gap has been worth in games like these; the rest is the draw at 14% and Telstar at 9%.
Why is the draw only 14%?
With a rating gap this size the draw starts at 15.4%. These teams' recent games average 3.2 goals — a high-scoring environment. Games in that environment drew 22.8% of 17,298. The goals environment takes 1.3 points off the draw.
What did we measure but not count?
AZ Alkmaar have averaged 17 percentage points more possession than Telstar in recent games. That doesn’t change our forecast here. AZ Alkmaar have gained 86 strength-rating points over their last 10 games. Momentum is measured but not yet proven: climbing sides won 41.4% of 12,419 such games vs 40.6% class-expected — inside the noise band, so it stays at 0 points until the receipt clears its evidence bar. The other measured facts on this page scored nothing either.
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About this match
On this page: the AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Eredivisie fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from AZ Alkmaar 1–0 Telstar. Explore more on the AZ Alkmaar and Telstar team pages or the Eredivisie page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar?
AZ Alkmaar beat Telstar 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar?
Mexx Meerdink (19') for AZ Alkmaar.
›Where can I watch AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from AZ Alkmaar 1–0 Telstar are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between AZ Alkmaar and Telstar?
AZ Alkmaar and Telstar have met 3 times — 3 wins for AZ Alkmaar, 0 wins for Telstar and 0 draws.