About the Match

AZ Alkmaar faces Sparta Rotterdam at AFAS Stadion on Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 03:45 PM UTC. This match is part of the Eredivisie. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how AZ Alkmaar and Sparta Rotterdam have fared against each other in the past. On Sport Eden, you can follow the AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam live score with a full set of match features, including:

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• Lineups and formations: AZ Alkmaar 5-3-2 formation, manager Leeroy Echteld, Sparta Rotterdam 4-2-3-1 formation, manager M. Steijn. AZ Alkmaar starting XI: J. Zoet, I. Jensen, W. Goes, Alexandre Penetra, B. van Duijl, M. Chávez, M. Šín, K. Boogaard, P. Koopmeiners, J. Hornkamp, T. Parrott. Sparta Rotterdam starting XI: J. Drommel, L. Martes, M. Young, B. Martins Indi, Teo Quintero, J. Kitolano, P. Clement, M. van Bergen, A. Santos, S. Mito, T. Lauritsen.
• Unavailable players: AZ Alkmaar: J. Clasie (Ankle Injury), D. Kasius (Injury), R. Robbemond (Yellow Cards), S. Maikuma (Injury), Weslley Patati (Injury). Sparta Rotterdam: V. van Crooij (Injury).
• Team form & Head-to-head history: AZ Alkmaar and Sparta Rotterdam head to head record: AZ Alkmaar 5 win(s), Sparta Rotterdam 0 win(s), 0 draw(s).
• Match officials: Referee Allard Lindhout, Netherlands.
• Stadium: AFAS Stadion.
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Final score: AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam.

Player of the Match: T. Parrott (Rating: 8.2)

Top rated players of AZ Alkmaar:T. Parrott (8.2), Alexandre Penetra (7.7), S. Mijnans (7.7)

Top rated players of Sparta Rotterdam:L. Martes (7.3), M. Zonneveld (7.3), J. Kitolano (7.2)

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