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The Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar line-ups tab covers UEFA Europa League, League Stage - 1 on 16 Sept 2026 using published line-ups. It brings together the starting shapes, listed players, bench depth and coach details, so the team-sheet context sits beside the score, timeline and match stats.

Sunderland set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, K. Danso, and Omar Alderete, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 12 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. Regis Le Bris is listed as coach for this team sheet.

AZ Alkmaar set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Jari De Busser, Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, and Lewis Schouten, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 11 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. Leeroy Echteld is listed as coach for this team sheet.