Sparta and AZ have faced each other 83 times in total. With 40 wins, the Alkmaarders are doing better than the Kasteellords with 19 full wins. And 24 times there was no winner.
One of the most unique confrontations took place on October 4, 2020. AZ led 0-4 halfway in Spangen, Rotterdam. In addition, Arne Slot’s then team hit the crossbar three times and Teun Koopmeiners missed a penalty. However, the Spartans still retained a point from this match, as Sven Nijmans scored on behalf of the home team to make it 4-4 in the last minute.