Match report

Brann and FC Midtjylland Draw 3-3 in Thrilling UEFA Europa League Clash

Brann
Brann
3–3
FT
FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
Jan 22, 2026

Brann held off a strong challenge from FC Midtjylland to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw at home in their UEFA Europa League match. Both teams showcased resilience, with goals coming thick and fast right until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • M. Erlic scored two goals for FC Midtjylland (4', 70')
  • • N. Holm equalized for Brann at the 19th minute, assisted by D. De Roeve
  • • Junior Brumado added a second goal for FC Midtjylland in the 31st minute
  • • E. Kornvig converted a penalty to level the game again (68')
  • • Joachim Soltvedt secured a late equalizer from another penalty kick in stoppage time

Lineups

Brann

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dyngeland (G)
  • 21 D. De Roeve (D)
  • 3 F. Knudsen (D)
  • 4 N. Boakye (D)
  • 20 V. Dragsnes (D)
  • 10 E. Kornvig (M)
  • 18 J. Sorensen (M)
  • 23 T. Pedersen (M)
  • 32 M. Haaland (M)
  • 14 U. Mathisen (F)
  • 29 N. Holm (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Klausen
  • 7 M. Hansen
  • 8 F. Myhre
  • 11 B. Finne
  • 17 J. Soltvedt
  • 27 M. Sande
  • 39 J. Laegreid
  • 40 J. Eikrem
  • 41 L. Remmem

FC Midtjylland

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Olafsson (G)
  • 3 Lee Han-Beom (D)
  • 6 M. Erlic (D)
  • 22 M. Bech Sorensen (D)
  • 55 V. Bak (D)
  • 21 D. Castillo (M)
  • 20 V. Byskov (M)
  • 8 P. Billing (M)
  • 58 A. Simsir (M)
  • 74 Junior Brumado (F)
  • 10 Cho Gue-Sung (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Lossl
  • 60 M. Ugboh
  • 4 O. Diao
  • 11 D. Osorio
  • 14 E. Chilufya
  • 19 P. Bravo
  • 33 A. Djabi
  • 35 B. Konteh
  • 43 K. Mbabu
  • 48 M. Pimpong
  • 80 Dani Silva

Timeline

  1. FC Midtjylland
    4' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Erlic · Assist: Philip Billing
  2. Brann
    19' Brann Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Holm · Assist: D. De Roeve
  3. FC Midtjylland
    31' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    Junior Brumado
  4. FC Midtjylland
    49' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    Philip Billing

    Foul

  5. FC Midtjylland
    52' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Philip Billing · On: P. Bravo
  6. Brann
    59' Brann subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Haaland · On: Felix Horn Myhre
  7. FC Midtjylland
    63' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Byskov · On: D. Osorio
  8. FC Midtjylland
    65' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    D. Osorio

    Foul

  9. Brann
    68' Brann Goal · Penalty
    E. Kornvig
  10. FC Midtjylland
    70' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Erlic · Assist: Han-Beom Lee
  11. Brann
    76' Brann subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Pedersen · On: B. Finne
  12. Brann
    76' Brann subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Dragsnes · On: Joachim Soltvedt
  13. FC Midtjylland
    85' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Simsir · On: E. Chilufya
  14. Brann
    90'+7 Brann Var · Penalty confirmed
    Joachim Soltvedt
  15. Brann
    90' Brann Goal · Penalty
    Joachim Soltvedt

Match Stats

Stat Brann FC Midtjylland
Fouls 9 17
Pass Accuracy 64% 68%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 10
Corners 11 4
Total Passes 278 287
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 11 7
xG 3.32 1.86
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 177 195
Shots Inside Box 19 7
Saves 4 8
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nicolai Holm's early goal for Brann shifted the momentum to their favor, but FC Midtjylland responded quickly with two goals before halftime by M. Erlic and Junior Brumado
  • ▸ Erkild Kornvig's penalty (68') was crucial in keeping Brann competitive, setting the stage for Joachim Soltvedt's late equalizer from a VAR-confirmed penalty