Fortuna Sittard defeated AZ Alkmaar 1–0 on Sunday, 6 October 2024, at the AFAS Stadion. The match was the sole fixture of Eredivisie Matchday 8, kicking off at 18:00 UTC. The result gave Fortuna Sittard a vital three points in the early stages of the 2025 season, while AZ Alkmaar left empty-handed.

For Fortuna Sittard, this was a statement result against a side expected to challenge near the top of the table. The win lifted them into mid-table security, a crucial foundation for a club that has ...