UEFA Europa League Qualifying Round 3
Fredrikstad 1 - 3 FT FC Midtjylland
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Events
Franculino 14'
M. Gogorza (D. Osorio) 32'
HT
57' ↓ D. Eid ↑S. Owusu
57' ↓ S. Sorlokk ↑J. Bjartalid
↓ M. Gogorza ↑A. Simsir 63'
↓ Paulinho ↑V. Bak 63'
↓ Junior Brumado ↑D. Castillo 63'
71' ↓ P. Metcalfe ↑R. R. Shein
71' ↓ E. Holten ↑H. Skogvold
↓ D. Osorio ↑V. Byskov 71'
77' J. Bjartalid (O. Ohlenschlaeger)
D. Castillo (V. Byskov) 79'
Han-Beom Lee 82'
↓ Franculino ↑F. Etim 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fredrikstad
Goalkeepers
Martin Børsheim
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Defenders
Maxwell Woledzi
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U. Fredriksen
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S. Rafn
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D. Eid
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Midfielders
S. Sorlokk
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S. Molde
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L. Owusu
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P. Metcalfe
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O. Ohlenschlaeger
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Forwards
E. Holten
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BENCH
O. Ovretveit
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O. Langbraten
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K. Okpaleke
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B. Skaret
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S. Kvile
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S. Owusu
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J. Solberg
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R. R. Shein
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E. Granaas
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J. Bjartalid
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H. Skogvold
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L. Begby
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FC Midtjylland
Goalkeepers
Elías Rafn Ólafsson
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Defenders
Adam Gabriel
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Lee Han-Beom
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Mads Bech Sørensen
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Paulo Victor
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Midfielders
Darío Osorio
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Oliver Sørensen
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Pedro Bravo
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Forwards
Mikel Gogorza
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Franculino Djú
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Júnior Brumado
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BENCH
Jonas Lössl
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L. Selin
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Martin Erlić
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G. Bjerge
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Kevin Mbabu
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Victor Bak Jensen
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Valdemar Byskov
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Denil Castillo
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Aral Şimşir
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Daniel Silva
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Edward Chilufya
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Friday Etim
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 | Fredrikstad | 1 - 3 | FC Midtjylland | UEFA Europa League | Fredrikstad Stadion |
| 02/09/2024 | FC Midtjylland | 0 - 1 | Fredrikstad | The Atlantic Cup | Estádio Do Algarve |
08/07/2025
02/09/2024
Fredrikstad Win
FC Midtjylland Win
Draw
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Fredrikstad
FC Midtjylland
Midtjylland's Ruthless Efficiency Leaves Fredrikstad Searching for Answers
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. FC Midtjylland delivered a masterclass in away-day game management to clear a crucial hurdle in their European qualification campaign.
Setting the Early Tempo
The air at Fredrikstad Stadion was thick with tension, typical of a European qualifying night where the Stakes are sky-high. Right out of the gate, the Danish visitors looked intent on spoiling the party. They needed just 14 minutes to break the deadlock. Franculino found his window and buried an early opener, instantly tilting the Balance in their favour. It was exactly the start the away end travelled for. The hosts, meanwhile, were caught cold. They spent the remainder of the first half-hour chasing shadows as the visitors dictated the tempo, refusing to let the Norwegian side settle into any sort of rhythm on their own turf. Our take? That early strike completely dismantled the home team's original game plan.
Doubling the Advantage
Just as the hosts attempted to regroup and find a foothold, the visitors struck again to double their cushion. On the 32-minute mark, D. Osorio carved open the backline, serving up a silver platter for M. Gogorza to finish with ruthless precision. Suddenly, a challenging night turned into a mountain to climb for the home squad. The Danish outfit brought their strong domestic form straight into continental action, operating with a swagger that comes from sitting comfortably near the top of their league table. They managed the remaining first-half minutes expertly, completely neutralising any potential Upset Factor before the break. The crowd grew restless, watching their team get systematically picked apart by a side executing their tactical assignments to perfection.
A Fleeting Lifeline
The second half settled into a holding pattern until a sudden burst of late drama spiked the Intensity. In the 77th minute, J. Bjartalid finally gave the home faithful something to roar about, latching onto a pass from O. Ohlenschlaeger to halve the deficit. For roughly 120 seconds, Fredrikstad looked capable of a miraculous comeback. But the visitors are far too seasoned to panic. Almost straight from the restart, V. Byskov orchestrated a rapid response, threading a ball to D. Castillo. His 79th-minute finish slammed the door firmly shut. It was a brutal, clinical reply that extinguished any lingering hope of a revival. Midtjylland march on with a commanding 3-1 victory, leaving their opponents with a monumental task for the return leg.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal of the match?
Franculino struck early in the 14th minute to give FC Midtjylland a crucial early lead away from home.
Did Fredrikstad mount a late comeback?
J. Bjartalid scored in the 77th minute to offer hope, but Midtjylland's D. Castillo immediately answered back two minutes later to secure the win.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Midtjylland's Travelling Prowess Meets Norwegian Resolve
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A low-profile qualifying tie that hinges entirely on whether the visitors can impose their formidable away rhythm on stubborn hosts.
The Setup
Fredrikstad welcome the Danish side to Fredrikstad Stadion on August 07, 2025, for a crucial UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round clash. The Stakes revolve entirely around surviving this knockout phase to reach the main competition. FC Midtjylland arrive boasting an impressive Form rating fueled by their dominance on the road, winning a staggering 75% of their recent away fixtures. The Norwegian hosts must conjure something special to disrupt their opponents' rhythm in this vital European tie. With a modest Stars rating and limited marquee names, this matchup lacks glamour but promises a gritty battle where competitive Balance tilts slightly toward the battle-tested visitors.
Key Battle
With Franculino Djú leading the line supported by D. Osorio orchestrating in midfield, the Danish attack will relentlessly probe the Fredrikstad defensive unit. The home side must remain structurally flawless and disciplined without the ball to neutralize Midtjylland's rapid, efficient transitions.
Our Prediction
FC Midtjylland to secure a pragmatic 1-0 away victory. Expect a cagey opening half before the visitors control the tempo, grab a crucial goal through sheer offensive pressure, and use O. Diao's composed presence at the back to suffocate any late Norwegian resurgence.