PSV Eindhoven 2-1 AZ Alkmaar
Updated
PSV Eindhoven won: PSV Eindhoven 2-1 AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie (Round 26) on Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at Philips Stadion, Eindhoven. PSV Eindhoven goals: Troy Parrott 45' (og), Ricardo Pepi 86'. AZ Alkmaar goals: Billy van Duijl 13'. Expected goals: 2.35-1.76. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Ivan Perisic (8.8).
Match report
PSV Eindhoven beat AZ Alkmaar 2-1
PSV Eindhoven came from behind to beat AZ Alkmaar 2-1 at Philips Stadion on Saturday 7 March in Eredivisie.
Billy van Duijl put AZ Alkmaar ahead on 13' (0-1), an own goal by Troy Parrott levelled for PSV Eindhoven on 45' (1-1) and Ricardo Pepi restored PSV Eindhoven's lead on 86' (2-1).
Ricardo Pepi's 86' strike proved decisive.
PSV Eindhoven had 64% of the ball, shots were 19-13 (8-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.35-1.76.
Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 35,000. Referee: Sander van der Eijk.
Match stats
| PSV Eindhoven | AZ Alkmaar | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.35 | 1.76 |
| Total shots | 19 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 41 | 38 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 513 (88%) | 255 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 19 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 12 |
Lineups
PSV Eindhoven (4-2-3-1): Matej Kovár, Kilian Sildillia, Jerdy Schouten, Armando Obispo, Sergiño Dest, Paul Wanner, Joey Veerman, Dennis Man, Ismael Saibari, Ivan Perisic, Ricardo Pepi
AZ Alkmaar (5-4-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Billy van Duijl, Elijah Dijkstra, Mees de Wit, Isak Steiner Jensen, Sven Mijnans, Peer Koopmeiners, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Troy Parrott
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Billy van Duijl (AZ Alkmaar)
- 45' · Goal · Troy Parrott (PSV Eindhoven)
- 50' · Yellow card · Alexandre Penetra (AZ Alkmaar)
- 57' · Substitution · Anass Salah-Eddine for Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven)
- 63' · Substitution · Denso Kasius for Elijah Dijkstra (AZ Alkmaar)
- 63' · Substitution · Ayoub Oufkir for Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ Alkmaar)
- 75' · Substitution · Ryan Flamingo for Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven)
- 75' · Substitution · Esmir Bajraktarevic for Dennis Man (PSV Eindhoven)
- 79' · Yellow card · Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven)
- 86' · Goal · Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven)
- 88' · Substitution · Myron Boadu for Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven)
- 88' · Substitution · Couhaib Driouech for Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven)
- 88' · Substitution · Jizz Hornkamp for Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ Alkmaar)
- 88' · Substitution · Mexx Meerdink for Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar)
- 90' · Yellow card · Couhaib Driouech (PSV Eindhoven)
All-time head-to-head
57 league meetings since 1996: PSV Eindhoven 38, draws 7, AZ Alkmaar 12.
Questions
Who won PSV Eindhoven vs AZ Alkmaar?
PSV Eindhoven won, 2-1 (Eredivisie) on Sat, 7 Mar 2026.
When and where is PSV Eindhoven vs AZ Alkmaar?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026, 19:00 UTC at Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Eredivisie.
What is the head-to-head record between PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar?
In 57 league meetings since 1996: PSV Eindhoven 38 wins, 7 draws, AZ Alkmaar 12 wins (goals 140-65).