Match report

FC Midtjylland and Hibernian Draw 1-1 in Europa League Clash

FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
1–1
FT
Hibernian
Hibernian
Jul 24, 2025

In a tightly contested UEFA Europa League match, FC Midtjylland held off Hibernian to secure a 1-1 draw in the crucial encounter on Tuesday night. The game saw J. McGrath open scoring for Hibernian early but A. Simsir’s late goal ensured that both teams left with a point.

Key Facts

  • J. McGrath scored the opening goal for Hibernian at minute 7.
  • A. Simsir equalized for FC Midtjylland in the 72nd minute, securing a draw.
  • Hibernian had three yellow cards: Jordan Smith (68'), Josh Mulligan (71'), and A. Manneh (86').
  • FC Midtjylland made multiple substitutions to maintain pressure.

Lineups

FC Midtjylland

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Lossl (G)
  • 43 K. Mbabu (D)
  • 3 Lee Han-Beom (D)
  • 22 M. Bech Sorensen (D)
  • 55 V. Bak (D)
  • 11 D. Osorio (M)
  • 24 O. Sorensen (M)
  • 19 P. Bravo (M)
  • 58 A. Simsir (M)
  • 7 Franculino (F)
  • 9 A. Buksa (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 E. Olafsson
  • 31 L. Selin
  • 13 A. Gabriel
  • 20 V. Byskov
  • 21 D. Castillo
  • 33 G. Bjerge
  • 34 S. Johannesen
  • 35 B. Konteh Krubally
  • 41 M. Gogorza
  • 90 F. Etim

Hibernian

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Smith (G)
  • 5 W. O'Hora (D)
  • 33 R. Bushiri (D)
  • 15 J. Iredale (D)
  • 21 J. Obita (D)
  • 12 C. Cadden (M)
  • 6 D. Levitt (M)
  • 20 J. Mulligan (M)
  • 10 M. Boyle (F)
  • 9 K. Bowie (F)
  • 17 J. McGrath (M)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. Sallinger
  • 31 M. Johnson
  • 4 M. Ekpiteta
  • 7 T. Youan
  • 8 A. Manneh
  • 18 T. Klidje
  • 19 N. Cadden
  • 23 J. Hoilett
  • 27 K. Megwa
  • 30 J. MacIntyre
  • 32 J. Campbell

Timeline

  1. Hibernian
    7' Hibernian Goal · Normal Goal
    J. McGrath
  2. FC Midtjylland
    46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Buksa · On: F. Etim
  3. FC Midtjylland
    62' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Bravo · On: V. Byskov
  4. FC Midtjylland
    62' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Osorio · On: M. Gogorza
  5. Hibernian
    62' Hibernian subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Bowie · On: J. Campbell
  6. Hibernian
    68' Hibernian Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Smith
  7. Hibernian
    71' Hibernian Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Mulligan
  8. FC Midtjylland
    72' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Simsir
  9. FC Midtjylland
    78' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Simsir · On: D. Castillo
  10. Hibernian
    79' Hibernian subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Levitt · On: A. Manneh
  11. Hibernian
    79' Hibernian subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. McGrath · On: J. Hoilett
  12. Hibernian
    79' Hibernian subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Cadden · On: K. Megwa
  13. Hibernian
    83' Hibernian subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Boyle · On: T. Klidje
  14. Hibernian
    86' Hibernian Card · Yellow Card
    A. Manneh
  15. Hibernian
    90'+1 Hibernian Card · Yellow Card
    Warren O'Hora

Match Stats

Stat FC Midtjylland Hibernian
Fouls
Pass Accuracy
Offsides
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots
Corners
Total Passes
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots
Shots on Target
xG
Shots off Target
Possession
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes
Shots Inside Box
Saves
Shots Outside Box

Key Match Notes

  • Hibernian took the early lead through J. McGrath’s goal, setting a confident tone in the match.
  • A. Simsir's equalizer for FC Midtjylland turned the momentum late in the game, ensuring that neither team could claim all three points.