AZ Alkmaar defeated FC Volendam 1–0 at home on Saturday, 10 January 2026, in an Eredivisie Matchday 18 fixture that kicked off at 15:30 UTC. Referee Allard Lindhout was the man in the middle for the contest, which saw the home side take a 1–0 lead into the half-time interval. The result extended AZ’s strong form at the AFAS Stadion and left Volendam searching for answers on the road.

For AZ Alkmaar, the three points were vital as they pushed for a top-four finish in the Eredivisie table at the ...