Match report

Brann Defeats Utrecht 1–0 in UEFA Europa League

Brann
Brann
1–0
FT
Utrecht
Utrecht
Oct 2, 2025

Brann held off a determined challenge from Dutch side Utrecht to secure a crucial 1–0 win in the UEFA Europa League. The solitary goal came in the 41st minute, courtesy of Stefan Magnusson, who capitalized on an assist by Felix Horn Myhre.

Key Facts

  • • S. Magnusson scored for Brann at 41 minutes with an assist from F. Horn Myhre.
  • • Utrecht made several substitutions throughout the game, including A. Blake on in the 61st minute.
  • • Brann also introduced changes such as Eirik Gudmundsson and Ulrik Mathisen around the 73rd minute mark.
  • • Foul-related yellow cards were issued to F. Knudsen of Brann and C. Bozdogan from Utrecht.

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)
  • 8 F. Myhre (M)
  • 14 U. Mathisen (F)
  • 22 S. Magnusson (F)
  • 19 E. Gudmundsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Bramel
  • 24 M. Klausen
  • 4 N. Boakye
  • 6 J. Sery Larsen
  • 7 M. Hansen
  • 9 N. Castro
  • 11 B. Finne
  • 17 J. Soltvedt
  • 23 T. Pedersen
  • 27 M. Sande
  • 29 N. Holm

Utrecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Barkas (G)
  • 2 S. Horemans (D)
  • 3 M. van der Hoorn (D)
  • 24 N. Viergever (D)
  • 16 S. El Karouani (D)
  • 27 A. Engwanda (M)
  • 14 Z. Iqbal (M)
  • 22 M. Rodriguez (M)
  • 21 G. Zechiel (M)
  • 15 A. Blake (M)
  • 9 D. Min (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Brouwer
  • 33 K. Gadellaa
  • 8 C. Bozdogan
  • 23 N. Vesterlund
  • 26 M. Jonathans
  • 40 M. Didden
  • 44 M. Eerdhuijzen
  • 46 J. van Ommeren
  • 55 D. Murkin
  • 91 S. Haller

Timeline

  1. Brann
    41' Brann Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Magnusson · Assist: Felix Horn Myhre
  2. Utrecht
    61' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Blake · On: S. Haller
  3. Brann
    63' Brann subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Gudmundsson · On: N. Castro
  4. Brann
    63' Brann subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Magnusson · On: N. Holm
  5. Utrecht
    73' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Iqbal · On: C. Bozdogan
  6. Utrecht
    73' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Miguel Rodríguez · On: M. Jonathans
  7. Brann
    76' Brann subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ulrik Mathisen · On: B. Finne
  8. Brann
    76' Brann subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. De Roeve · On: T. Pedersen
  9. Utrecht
    80' Utrecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. El Karouani · On: Niklas Vesterlund
  10. Utrecht
    80' Utrecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. van der Hoorn · On: D. Murkin
  11. Brann
    81' Brann Card · Yellow Card
    F. Knudsen

    Foul

  12. Utrecht
    88' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    G. Zechiel

    Argument

  13. Utrecht
    90'+1 Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    C. Bozdogan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Brann Utrecht
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 80%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 409 491
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.66 0.51
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 300 392
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by S. Magnusson in the 41st minute set the tone for Brann, providing them with a slight psychological advantage over Utrecht.
  • ▸ Despite numerous substitutions and attempts to regain momentum, Utrecht could not break through Brann's defensive barrier.