UEFA Europa League REVIEW 16 Sep 2026: Sunderland's European return ends in victory

Sunderland's first competitive European fixture in 53 years ended in the manner every home end had hoped for: a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar, settled by Enzo Le Fée from the penalty spot in the 66th minute. AZ substitute Weslley Patati brought down Le Fée as Sunderland broke, and the Frenchman made no mistake, a week after missing a penalty in the Premier League.