Viborg 2-3 FC Copenhagen
Updated
FC Copenhagen won: Viborg 2-3 FC Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga (Round 1) on Fri, 18 Jul 2025 at Energi Viborg Arena, Viborg. Viborg goals: Jeppe Grønning 24' (pen), Mads Søndergaard 73'. FC Copenhagen goals: Elias Achouri 37', Mohamed Elyounoussi 51', Magnus Mattsson 78' (pen). Expected goals: 1.94-3.47. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Elias Achouri (8.8).
Match report
FC Copenhagen beat Viborg 3-2
FC Copenhagen came from behind to beat Viborg 3-2 away from home at Energi Viborg Arena on Friday 18 July in the Danish Superliga.
Jeppe Grønning put Viborg ahead from the penalty spot on 24' (1-0), Elias Achouri levelled for FC Copenhagen on 37' (1-1), Mohamed Elyounoussi restored FC Copenhagen's lead on 51' (1-2), Mads Søndergaard levelled for Viborg on 73' (2-2) and Magnus Mattsson restored FC Copenhagen's lead from the penalty spot on 78' (2-3).
Viborg had 46% of the ball, shots were 10-21 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.94-3.47. FC Copenhagen were the better side on chances, too.
Elias Achouri (FC København) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 6,696. Referee: Sandi Putros.
Match stats
| Viborg | FC Copenhagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.94 | 3.47 |
| Total shots | 10 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 38 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 409 (87%) | 490 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 21 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 3 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 18 |
Lineups
Viborg (4-3-3): Lucas Lund Pedersen, Jean-Manuel Mbom, Stipe Radic, Ivan Näsberg, Daniel Anyembe, Mads Søndergaard, Jeppe Grønning, Asker Beck, Thomas Jørgensen, Anosike Ementa, Yonis Njoh
FC Copenhagen (4-2-3-1): Dominik Kotarski, Rodrigo Huescas, Gabriel Pereira, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Marcos Lopez, Victor Froholdt, Thomas Delaney, Jordan Larsson, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Elias Achouri, Youssoufa Moukoko
Key events
- 24' · Goal · Jeppe Grønning (Viborg)
- 37' · Goal · Elias Achouri (FC Copenhagen)
- 45' · Yellow card · Thomas Jørgensen (Viborg)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Youssoufa Moukoko (FC Copenhagen)
- 51' · Goal · Mohamed Elyounoussi (FC Copenhagen)
- 58' · Substitution · Jakob Vester for Asker Beck (Viborg)
- 65' · Substitution · Andreas Cornelius for Youssoufa Moukoko (FC Copenhagen)
- 69' · Substitution · Charly Horneman for Thomas Jørgensen (Viborg)
- 69' · Substitution · Serginho for Yonis Njoh (Viborg)
- 73' · Goal · Mads Søndergaard (Viborg)
- 74' · Substitution · Dorian Hanza for Mads Søndergaard (Viborg)
- 75' · Substitution · Hjalte Bidstrup for Daniel Anyembe (Viborg)
- 75' · Substitution · Viktor Claesson for Mohamed Elyounoussi (FC Copenhagen)
- 75' · Substitution · Magnus Mattsson for Jordan Larsson (FC Copenhagen)
- 78' · Goal · Magnus Mattsson (FC Copenhagen)
- 84' · Substitution · Lukas Lerager for Elias Achouri (FC Copenhagen)
- 84' · Substitution · Birger Meling for Marcos Lopez (FC Copenhagen)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2013: Viborg 4, draws 6, FC Copenhagen 11.
Questions
Who won Viborg vs FC Copenhagen?
FC Copenhagen won, 2-3 (Danish Superliga) on Fri, 18 Jul 2025.
When and where is Viborg vs FC Copenhagen?
Fri, 18 Jul 2025, 17:00 UTC at Energi Viborg Arena, Viborg, Danish Superliga.
What is the head-to-head record between Viborg and FC Copenhagen?
In 21 league meetings since 2013: Viborg 4 wins, 6 draws, FC Copenhagen 11 wins (goals 23-36).