AZ Alkmaar delivered a commanding performance at the AFAS Stadion on Sunday, 26 October 2025, defeating Utrecht 4–1 in an Eredivisie Matchday 10 fixture. The match, which kicked off at 15:45 UTC, saw the home side race into a 2–0 lead by half-time. Dutch referee Bas Nijhuis officiated the contest, which took place 187 days ago as of 30 April 2026.

At the time, this emphatic victory was a significant statement of intent from AZ Alkmaar in the early stages of the Eredivisie season. For a ...