1 October 2016 at 14:00

10
Full Time
Referee: Sandi Putros

Match Summary

AC Horsens defeated Esbjerg 1:0. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by K. Finnbogason 80′. 1 yellow cards were shown. AC Horsens had 42% possession while Esbjerg held 58%. AC Horsens had 9 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Esbjerg. AC Horsens made 3 substitutions, Esbjerg made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between AC Horsens and Esbjerg — 1 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

AC Horsens
Esbjerg
Kick Off
L. KrygerJ. Mehl
44′
Half Time
71′
B. McGrathM. Hvilsom
K. AabechK. Finnbogason
74′
84′
B. PaulsenA. Mabil
D. TshiembeD. Henry
87′
Andre Bjerregaard90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

AC Horsens had 42% possession against Esbjerg's 58%. AC Horsens registered 9 shots (5 on target) while Esbjerg managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 9–8. Fouls committed: 10–11.

5Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal8
9Total Shots11
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
10Fouls11
9Corner Kicks8
1Offsides2
42%Ball Possession58%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

AC Horsens lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under B. Henriksen, while Esbjerg deployed a 4-4-2 under C. Todd.

Defensive Solidity

AC Horsens deploy 2 defenders rated — on average, against Esbjerg's 5-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

AC Horsens field 7 midfielders averaging —, versus Esbjerg's 4 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

AC Horsens start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Esbjerg 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.

AC Horsens4-4-24-4-2Esbjerg
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Danneva.11Nymann5Møller15Sanneh19Aabech10Kryger17Hansson7Nielsen4O'Brien16Tshiembe29Bjerreg.16Højbjerg23Nordvik18Jessen32Hagelsk.15Johnson24Lund33Mensah5Paulsen4Pálsson17Nielsen22McGrath

Substitutes

Coach: B. Henriksen

Substitutes

Coach: C. Todd

AC HorsensPosition StrengthEsbjerg
AC Horsens4-4-2
1GoalkeeperN. Dannevang
5DefenderF. Møller
15DefenderB. Sanneh
11MidfielderP. Nymann
10MidfielderL. Kryger
17MidfielderH. Hansson
7MidfielderM. Nielsen
4MidfielderC. O'Brien
16MidfielderD. Tshiembe
29MidfielderA. Bjerregaard
19ForwardK. Aabech
Esbjerg4-4-2
16GoalkeeperJ. Højbjerg
23DefenderA. Nordvik
18DefenderL. Jessen
32DefenderN. Hagelskjær
24DefenderM. Lund
5DefenderB. Paulsen
15MidfielderR. Johnson
33MidfielderK. Mensah
4MidfielderV. Pálsson
17MidfielderC. Nielsen
22ForwardB. McGrath

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, AC Horsens have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Esbjerg show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

AC Horsens

WDWLDL

Esbjerg

DWDDDW

AC Horsens vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results

AC Horsens and Esbjerg have met 23 times — AC Horsens won 8, Esbjerg won 6, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. AC Horsens leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 46 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (21 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (35%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–7 in 2014.

8

AC Horsens

9

Drawn

6

Esbjerg

Goals: 21Goals: 25

Recent Meetings (23)

28 Feb 2026Esbjerg2 – 1AC Horsens
20 Sept 2025AC Horsens1 – 0Esbjerg
3 May 2025Esbjerg0 – 1AC Horsens
18 Apr 2025AC Horsens3 – 2Esbjerg
14 Mar 2025AC Horsens2 – 1Esbjerg
4 Aug 2024Esbjerg0 – 1AC Horsens
17 Feb 2024AC Horsens0 – 0Esbjerg
13 Mar 2022AC Horsens0 – 0Esbjerg
13 Aug 2021Esbjerg0 – 0AC Horsens
4 Sept 2020AC Horsens2 – 0Esbjerg
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026