The Alkmaarders beat Telstar 1-0, thanks to a goal from Mexx Meerdink. This victory comes as a result of PSV's points loss to FC Twente, which has propelled AZ to the top of the Eredivisie table going into the international break. The match was also notable for Ronald Koeman junior's decision to play despite the recent death of his mother, Bartina.
AZ's coach, Leeroy Echteld, made two changes to the team's lineup for this match, replacing Kees Smit and Jordy Clasie with Calvin Stengs and debutant Valdemar Byskov. Byskov made his first appearance for the team in this match.