Shumail Sajid

Kevin Danso played a central role as Sunderland secured a 1-0 Europa League victory over AZ Alkmaar to end a 53-year continental absence.

Sunderland beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in the Europa League as Enzo Le Fée’s penalty ends a 52-year wait for European victory at the Stadium of Light.

Enzo Le Fée converts a second-half spot-kick to secure a 1-0 victory for Sunderland over AZ Alkmaar on Europa League matchday one.

Sunderland host AZ Alkmaar tonight at the Stadium of Light, marking a historic European return for the club after a 53-year continental absence.

Sunderland adjust their tactical setup for the AZ Alkmaar fixture as winger Romaine Mundle is ruled out through injury.

Get Sunderland team news, live stream details and TV channel information for their Europa League opener against AZ Alkmaar.

Sporting director Florent Ghisolfi explains the pragmatic Sunderland European blueprint driving their continental return under head coach Régis Le Bris.

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar preview: Regis Le Bris prepares for the Black Cats’ first European match in 53 years at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland host AZ Alkmaar as European football returns to the Stadium of Light after 53 years. Read our Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar preview.

Sunderland boast a fully-fit squad as they host a severely disrupted AZ Alkmaar team in their upcoming Europa League opening fixture.

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris will heavily rely on his Dutch contingent as the Black Cats host AZ Alkmaar in their historic European comeback.

Sunderland begin their Europa League return against AZ Alkmaar as Régis Le Bris balances continental ambition with Premier League survival.