31 May 2020 at 16:00

11
Full Time
Referee: J. Kehlet

Match Summary

Esbjerg and Aalborg drew 1:1. The match was played in Superliga 2019. Goals were scored by Y. Yakovenko 67′, S. Tengstedt 83′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg had 34% possession while Aalborg held 66%. Esbjerg had 13 shots (8 on target) compared to 18 (5 on target) for Aalborg. Esbjerg made 2 substitutions, Aalborg made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Esbjerg and Aalborg — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Esbjerg
Aalborg
Kick Off
32′M. Ross
Y. Yakovenko33′
Half Time
M. LarsenP. Egelund
60′
Y. Yakovenko

assist: R. Kurzawa

67′
R. Austin69′
70′
J. AhlmannL. Andersen
70′
O. KlittenL. Klitten
70′
F. BørstingS. Tengstedt
Y. YakovenkoJ. Brinch
78′
83′
S. Tengstedt

assist: K. Pallesen

Full Time

Match Statistics

Esbjerg had 34% possession against Aalborg's 66%. Esbjerg registered 13 shots (8 on target) while Aalborg managed 18 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 3–10. Fouls committed: 14–3.

8Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal6
13Total Shots18
2Blocked Shots7
9Shots insidebox14
4Shots outsidebox4
14Fouls3
3Corner Kicks10
1Offsides3
34%Ball Possession66%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves7
287Total passes528
203Passes accurate412
71%Passes %78%

Lineups

Esbjerg lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under L. Olsen, while Aalborg deployed a 4-3-3 under J. Friis.

Defensive Solidity

Esbjerg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Aalborg'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

Esbjerg field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Aalborg's 3 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

Esbjerg start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Aalborg 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.

Esbjerg4-2-3-14-3-3Aalborg
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Mannone8Austin17Conboy20Reese40Anyembe6Parunas.12Kurzawa38Sørensen50Larsen23Yakoven.10Dauda1Rinne3Ahlmann5Okore6Pallesen24Ross17Kusk21Olsen8Fossum25Børsting23Kakeeto20Klitten

Substitutes

Coach: L. Olsen

Substitutes

Coach: J. Friis

EsbjergPosition StrengthAalborg
Esbjerg4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperV. Mannone
8DefenderR. Austin
17DefenderK. Conboy
20DefenderS. Reese
40DefenderD. Anyembe
6MidfielderL. Parunashvili
12MidfielderR. Kurzawa
38MidfielderJ. Sørensen
50MidfielderM. Larsen
10MidfielderM. Dauda
23ForwardY. Yakovenko
Aalborg4-3-3
1GoalkeeperJ. Rinne
3DefenderJ. Ahlmann
5DefenderJ. Okore
6DefenderK. Pallesen
24DefenderM. Ross
21MidfielderP. Olsen
8MidfielderI. Fossum
23MidfielderR. Kakeeto
17ForwardK. Kusk
25ForwardF. Børsting
20ForwardO. Klitten

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Esbjerg have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. Aalborg show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Esbjerg

DWDDDW

Aalborg

WWWDLL

Esbjerg vs Aalborg Head to Head Results

Esbjerg and Aalborg have met 23 times — Esbjerg won 9, Aalborg won 8, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Esbjerg leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 57 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.48 per match (28 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2015.

9

Esbjerg

6

Drawn

8

Aalborg

Goals: 28Goals: 29

Recent Meetings (23)

21 Mar 2026Aalborg1 – 1Esbjerg
19 Aug 2025Esbjerg1 – 0Aalborg
30 Oct 2024Esbjerg0 – 2Aalborg
30 Jun 2021Aalborg0 – 0Esbjerg
19 Aug 2020Esbjerg2 – 1Aalborg
11 Aug 2019Aalborg4 – 0Esbjerg
30 Nov 2018Esbjerg1 – 4Aalborg
27 Aug 2018Aalborg0 – 1Esbjerg
4 Nov 2016Esbjerg3 – 0Aalborg
15 Aug 2016Aalborg2 – 1Esbjerg
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026