12 May 2017 at 12:00
Match Summary
Sonderjyske defeated FC Midtjylland 5:2. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by M. Halsti 8′ (o.g.), J. Absalonsen 9′, R. Hassan 45′, M. Uhre 54′, G. Wikheim 81′, J. Absalonsen 85′ (pen.), S. Songani 90′. 10 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Sonderjyske had 55% possession while FC Midtjylland held 45%. Sonderjyske had 9 shots (6 on target) compared to 14 (7 on target) for FC Midtjylland. Sonderjyske made 3 substitutions, FC Midtjylland made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Sonderjyske and FC Midtjylland — 7 goals and 11 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
Penalty
Match Statistics
Sonderjyske had 55% possession against FC Midtjylland's 45%. Sonderjyske registered 9 shots (6 on target) while FC Midtjylland managed 14 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 16–12.
Lineups
Sonderjyske lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under C. Nørgaard, while FC Midtjylland deployed a 4-1-4-1 under J. Thorup.
Defensive Solidity
Sonderjyske deploy 2 defenders rated — on average, against FC Midtjylland's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sonderjyske field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus FC Midtjylland's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sonderjyske start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for FC Midtjylland averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: C. Nørgaard
Substitutes
Coach: J. Thorup
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sonderjyske have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. FC Midtjylland show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Sonderjyske
FC Midtjylland
Sonderjyske vs FC Midtjylland Head to Head Results
Sonderjyske and FC Midtjylland have met 36 times — Sonderjyske won 9, FC Midtjylland won 20, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. FC Midtjylland leads the head-to-head with 20 victories from 36 meetings. A combined 111 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.08 per match (46 for the home side, 65 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 24 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 22 games (61%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–2 in 2025.
9
Sonderjyske
7
Drawn
20
FC Midtjylland
Recent Meetings (36)
API data: 16 Apr 2026