AZ lost in the group stage of the Conference League at Aston Villa, the number five in the Premier League. It finished 2-1 in Birmingham due to a late winner by Ollie Watkins. AZ had no chance at the end of October in Alkmaar, losing 4-1 to Aston Villa, who are second behind Legia Warsaw in Group E, with both sides having 9 points after four games. AZ are on 3 points and will have to win their remaining matches against Zrinsjki Mostar (home) and Legia Warsaw (away) to have a chance of continuing in Europe. Manager Pascal Jansen’s side travel to Feyenoord on Sunday.