Match report
FC Midtjylland Defeats Fredrikstad 2–0 in UEFA Europa League
FC Midtjylland
2–0
FT
Fredrikstad
Aug 14, 2025
FC Midtjylland secured a convincing 2–0 win against Fredrikstad on Tuesday night in their UEFA Europa League clash. The victory was pivotal as it strengthened FC Midtjylland's standing, thanks to early goals from Mads Bech Sørensen and Paulinho which stifled any revival efforts from the resilient visitors.
Key Facts
- • FC Midtjylland defeated Fredrikstad 2–0 in a UEFA Europa League match.
- • Mads Bech Sørensen scored at minute 9, with Paulinho adding another goal at minute 17.
- • Fredrikstad made five substitutions throughout the game to try and turn it around but failed.
Lineups
FC Midtjylland
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 77 M. Borsheim
- 28 S. Owusu
- 12 U. Fredriksen
- 22 M. Woledzi
- 5 S. Rafn
- 11 P. Metcalfe
- 6 L. Owusu
- 20 O. Ohlenschlaeger
- 4 S. Molde
- 23 H. Skogvold
- 14 J. Bjartalid
Substitutes
- 1 O. Ovretveit
- 25 O. Langbraten
- 2 K. Okpaleke
- 3 B. Skaret
- 9 E. Holten
- 13 S. Sorlokk
- 16 D. Eid
- 17 S. Kvile
- 18 L. Begby
- 19 R. R. Shein
- 31 E. Solberg
- 40 E. Granaas
Fredrikstad
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 16 E. Olafsson
- 13 A. Gabriel
- 6 M. Erlic
- 22 M. Bech Sorensen
- 29 Paulinho
- 58 A. Simsir
- 19 P. Bravo
- 21 D. Castillo
- 41 M. Gogorza
- 9 A. Buksa
- 7 Franculino
Substitutes
- 1 J. Lossl
- 31 L. Selin
- 3 Lee Han-Beom
- 10 Cho Gue-Sung
- 11 D. Osorio
- 14 E. Chilufya
- 20 V. Byskov
- 43 K. Mbabu
- 55 V. Bak
- 74 Junior Brumado
- 80 Dani Silva
- 90 F. Etim
Timeline
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9' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal GoalMads Bech Sørensen
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17' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal GoalPaulinho · Assist: M. Gogorza
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46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Bjartalid · On: E. Holten
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46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Rafn · On: R. R. Shein
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58' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Ohlenschlaeger · On: S. Sorlokk
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59' Fredrikstad subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Erlic · On: Han-Beom Lee
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59' Fredrikstad subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Buksa · On: V. Byskov
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60' Fredrikstad subst · Substitution 3Off: Franculino · On: E. Chilufya
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70' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Owusu · On: D. Eid
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75' Fredrikstad subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Bravo · On: Dani Silva
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78' Fredrikstad subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Gogorza · On: D. Osorio
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85' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow CardA. Gabriel
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89' Fredrikstad Card · Yellow CardStian Stray Molde
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Midtjylland | Fredrikstad |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Mads Bech Sørensen at the 9th minute set the tone for FC Midtjylland's dominance.
- ▸ Paulinho's second goal at the 17th minute effectively ended any hopes of a comeback from Fredrikstad.