AZ 1-0 FC Groningen - Result & Match Stats (Eredivisie)

AZ vs FC Groningen - result

AZ 1-0 FC Groningen in Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar on 21 December 2021. In their last 6 meetings, AZ have won 4, FC Groningen 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in AZ vs FC Groningen?

AZ 1-0 FC Groningen in Eredivisie on Tuesday 21 December 2021 at AFAS Stadion.

Where was AZ vs FC Groningen played?

AZ vs FC Groningen was played at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, the home ground of AZ.

What is AZ's recent form?

AZ's last five results read D W W W W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 draw.

What is FC Groningen's recent form?

FC Groningen's last five results read W W D D L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between AZ and FC Groningen?

Across the last 6 meetings AZ have won 4, FC Groningen have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was FC Groningen 3-0 AZ on 22 March 2026 in the Eredivisie.

Who is the standout player for AZ?

Mexx Meerdink leads AZ with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for FC Groningen?

Tygo Land leads FC Groningen with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for AZ vs FC Groningen?

Martin van den Kerkhof refereed AZ vs FC Groningen.

AZ vs FC Groningen - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
22 Mar 2026	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs AZ	3-0
10 Aug 2025	Eredivisie	AZ vs FC Groningen	4-1
11 May 2025	Eredivisie	AZ vs FC Groningen	3-0
25 Aug 2024	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs AZ	0-0
11 Mar 2023	Eredivisie	AZ vs FC Groningen	1-0
1 Oct 2022	Eredivisie	FC Groningen vs AZ	1-4

AZ 1-0 FC Groningen: match stats

Stat	AZ	FC Groningen
Possession	68%	32%
Shots	15	12
Shots on target	6	3
Corners	4	3
Fouls	8	7
Yellow cards	0	3
Tackles	10	12
Passes	862	176

AZ vs FC Groningen goals and red cards

AZ: J. Karlsson 68'. FC Groningen: N. Kasanwirjo (red card) 4'.

AZ season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.6	4 of 18
Goals against	0.9	1 of 18
Shots	19.6	5 of 18
Shots on target	7.6	4 of 18
Fouls	10.9	8 of 18
Tackles	16.3	6 of 18
Passes	543.1	3 of 18
Corners	8.6	1 of 18

AZ player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Ro-Zangelo Daal (4), Mexx Meerdink (3), Jizz Hornkamp (2).
Assists: Mateo Chávez (3), C. Stengs (2), Mexx Meerdink (2).
Shots: Mexx Meerdink (26), Weslley Patati (18), Ro-Zangelo Daal (18).
Fouls: Mexx Meerdink (13), Mateo Chávez (11), Peer Koopmeiners (10).

FC Groningen season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.1	8 of 18
Goals against	1.9	10 of 18
Shots	15	9 of 18
Shots on target	5.4	8 of 18
Fouls	8.4	15 of 18
Tackles	14	11 of 18
Passes	433.3	9 of 18
Corners	4.4	10 of 18

FC Groningen player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Brynjólfur Willumsson (4), Thom van Bergen (4), Tygo Land (2).
Assists: David van der Werff (3), Thom van Bergen (2), Jorg Schreuders (2).
Shots: Thom van Bergen (28), David van der Werff (18), Brynjólfur Willumsson (16).
Fouls: Jorg Schreuders (12), Brynjólfur Willumsson (9), Márk Csinger (7).