16 August 2021 at 17:00

01
Full Time
Referee: J. Kehlet

Match Summary

Aalborg defeated Vejle 1:0. The match was played in Superliga 2021. Goals were scored by I. Fossum 33′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Vejle had 50% possession while Aalborg held 50%. Vejle had 10 shots (2 on target) compared to 22 (7 on target) for Aalborg. Vejle made 5 substitutions, Aalborg made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Vejle and Aalborg — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Vejle
Aalborg
Kick Off
33′
I. Fossum

assist: K. Pallesen

Half Time
S. EzatolahiH. Höllsberg
46′
D. EmmanouilidisL. Engel
46′
J. SchoopA. Muçolli
46′
60′
F. BørstingJ. Ahlmann
69′
M. HøjholtM. Hannesbo
K. CustovicL. Hetemi
76′
81′
L. PripM. Christensen
81′
M. MakarićT. Prica
K. YamgaB. Pierrick
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Vejle had 50% possession against Aalborg's 50%. Vejle registered 10 shots (2 on target) while Aalborg managed 22 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 7–7. Fouls committed: 8–13.

2Shots on Goal7
4Shots off Goal11
10Total Shots22
4Blocked Shots4
6Shots insidebox14
4Shots outsidebox8
8Fouls13
7Corner Kicks7
1Offsides2
50%Ball Possession50%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves2
461Total passes446
366Passes accurate377
79%Passes %85%

Lineups

Vejle lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under C. Falch, while Aalborg deployed a 3-4-2-1 under Martí Cifuentes.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Vejle is 6.49, compared to — for Aalborg. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Vejle's highest-rated starter is W. Faghir (6.49), while Aalborg's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Vejle have contributed 1 goals and 0 assists this season, led by W. Faghir (1G). Aalborg's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Vejle deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Aalborg's 3-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

Vejle field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Aalborg'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

Vejle start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.49, 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 64% for Vejle and —% for Aalborg. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Vejle's starting XI is 22.0 (youngest: W. Faghir (22), oldest: W. Faghir (22)), while Aalborg average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Vejle's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 0 for Aalborg. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Vejle4-3-33-4-2-1Aalborg
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Brunst3Davidsen22Kolinger15James20Schoop6Ezatola.77Yamga16Custovic10Sousa27Emmanou.9Faghir1Rinne26Theland.2Pallesen5Granli4Ross8Fossum9Makarić25Børsting6Ferreira18Prip14Højholt

Substitutes

Coach: C. Falch

Substitutes

Coach: Martí Cifuentes

VejlePosition StrengthAalborg
6.49
Avg Rating
6.49Forward (3 v 3)
1G 0A0G 0A
Vejle4-3-3
1GoalkeeperA. Brunst
3DefenderV. Davidsen
22DefenderD. Kolinger
15DefenderM. James
77DefenderK. Yamga
20MidfielderJ. Schoop
6MidfielderS. Ezatolahi
16MidfielderK. Custovic
10ForwardAllan Sousa
27ForwardD. Emmanouilidis
9ForwardW. Faghir6.51G
Aalborg3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Rinne
26DefenderR. Thelander
5DefenderD. Granli
4DefenderM. Ross
2MidfielderK. Pallesen
25MidfielderF. Børsting
6MidfielderPedro Ferreira
14MidfielderM. Højholt
8ForwardI. Fossum
9ForwardM. Makarić
18ForwardL. Prip

Recent Form

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

Vejle

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Aalborg

WWWDLL

Vejle vs Aalborg Head to Head Results

Vejle and Aalborg have met 13 times — Vejle won 2, Aalborg won 3, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Aalborg leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.38 per match (15 for the home side, 16 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (69%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (31%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Vejle are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2024.

2

Vejle

8

Drawn

3

Aalborg

Goals: 15Goals: 16

Recent Meetings (13)

28 Apr 2025Aalborg0 – 1Vejle
6 Apr 2025Vejle1 – 1Aalborg
3 Nov 2024Aalborg3 – 3Vejle
4 Oct 2024Vejle2 – 2Aalborg
6 Mar 2022Aalborg0 – 0Vejle
3 Jul 2021Vejle1 – 1Aalborg
19 May 2021Aalborg2 – 1Vejle
16 Apr 2021Vejle1 – 1Aalborg
14 Mar 2021Vejle0 – 2Aalborg
26 Oct 2020Aalborg1 – 3Vejle
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026