Match report

Brann Defeats Rangers 3-0 in Europa League Clash

Brann
Brann
3–0
FT
Rangers
Rangers
Oct 23, 2025

In a stunning upset, Brann defeated Rangers 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League on October 23rd. The Norwegian side was clinical with their scoring opportunities, capitalizing on early goals by E. Kornvig and Jacob Lungi Sørensen to secure a commanding lead. Despite several substitutions by both teams, Brann maintained control and added another goal through N. Holm late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Brann 3–0 Rangers (UEFA Europa League)
  • • E. Kornvig scored at minute 40, assisted by B. Finne
  • • Jacob Lungi Sørensen found the net at minute 55, also assisted by B. Finne
  • • N. Holm sealed the win with a goal at minute 79, assisted by V. Dragsnes
  • • D. Gassama received a yellow card for Rangers due to an argument at minute 36

Lineups

Brann

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dyngeland (G)
  • 21 D. De Roeve (D)
  • 3 F. Knudsen (D)
  • 26 E. Fauske Helland (D)
  • 20 V. Dragsnes (D)
  • 10 E. Kornvig (M)
  • 18 J. Sorensen (M)
  • 19 E. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 14 U. Mathisen (F)
  • 29 N. Holm (F)
  • 11 B. Finne (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Bramel
  • 24 M. Klausen
  • 4 N. Boakye
  • 6 J. Sery Larsen
  • 7 M. Hansen
  • 17 J. Soltvedt
  • 23 T. Pedersen
  • 27 M. Sande
  • 32 M. Haaland
  • 41 L. Remmem

Rangers

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Butland (G)
  • 2 J. Tavernier (D)
  • 5 J. Souttar (D)
  • 24 N. Djiga (D)
  • 30 J. Meghoma (D)
  • 18 O. Antman (M)
  • 43 N. Raskin (M)
  • 6 J. Rothwell (M)
  • 23 D. Gassama (M)
  • 9 Chermiti (F)
  • 11 T. Aasgaard (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 L. Kelly
  • 3 M. Aarons
  • 8 C. Barron
  • 13 D. Cornelius
  • 16 L. Cameron
  • 28 B. Miovski
  • 37 E. Fernandez
  • 47 M. Moore
  • 49 B. Rice
  • 52 F. Curtis
  • 64 A. McCallion
  • 99 Danilo Pereira

Timeline

  1. Rangers
    36' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    D. Gassama

    Argument

  2. Brann
    40' Brann Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Kornvig · Assist: B. Finne
  3. Brann
    55' Brann Goal · Normal Goal
    Jacob Lungi Sørensen · Assist: B. Finne
  4. Rangers
    56' Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Antman · On: M. Moore
  5. Rangers
    64' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rothwell · On: C. Barron
  6. Rangers
    64' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Aasgaard · On: B. Miovski
  7. Brann
    68' Brann subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ulrik Mathisen · On: T. Pedersen
  8. Brann
    68' Brann subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Finne · On: M. Haaland
  9. Brann
    75' Brann Card · Yellow Card
    T. Pedersen

    Foul

  10. Rangers
    76' Rangers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nasser Djiga · On: D. Cornelius
  11. Rangers
    76' Rangers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Chermiti · On: Danilo Pereira
  12. Rangers
    77' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    John Souttar

    Foul

  13. Brann
    78' Brann subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. De Roeve · On: M. Hansen
  14. Brann
    78' Brann subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jacob Lungi Sørensen · On: M. Sande
  15. Brann
    79' Brann Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Holm · Assist: V. Dragsnes
  16. Brann
    85' Brann subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Holm · On: L. Remmem

Match Stats

Stat Brann Rangers
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 78%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 433 376
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 2.33 1.27
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 347 292
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brann's early goal by E. Kornvig at the 40th minute set the tone and gave them confidence.
  • ▸ Jacob Lungi Sørensen's goal just five minutes later in the 55th minute put Rangers on the back foot, struggling to regain their composure.