Silkeborg 2-0 Randers FC
Updated
Silkeborg won: Silkeborg 2-0 Randers FC in the Danish Superliga (Round 29) on Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at JYSK Park, Silkeborg. Silkeborg goals: Alexander Illum Simmelhack 8', Julius Nielsen 89'. Expected goals: 1.36-2.43. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Nicolai Larsen (9.4).
Match report
Silkeborg beat Randers FC 2-0
Silkeborg beat Randers FC 2-0 at JYSK Park on Sunday 26 April in the Danish Superliga.
Alexander Illum Simmelhack put Silkeborg ahead on 8' (1-0) and Julius Nielsen made it 2-0 on 89'.
Silkeborg had 46% of the ball, shots were 12-18 (7-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.36-2.43. Randers FC created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Nicolai Larsen (Silkeborg) was player of the match with a 9.4 rating.
Attendance: 4,422. Referee: Jonas Hansen.
Match stats
| Silkeborg | Randers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.36 | 2.43 |
| Total shots | 12 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 30 |
| Big chances | 3 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 408 (82%) | 502 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total shots | 12 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 12 |
Lineups
Silkeborg (4-3-2-1): Nicolai Larsen, Jens Martin Gammelby, Robin Østrøm, Pedro Ganchas, Andreas Poulsen, William Kirk, Adam Wikman, Callum McCowatt, Oliver Ross, Tonni Adamsen, Alexander Illum Simmelhack
Randers FC (4-2-3-1): Paul Izzo, Lucas Lissens, Daniel Høegh, Wessel Dammers, Nikolas Dyhr, John Björkengren, Laurits Raun Pedersen, Elies Mahmoud, Mathias Greve, Cyril Edudzi, Warren Caddy
Key events
- 7' · Substitution · Simon Stüker for Andreas Poulsen (Silkeborg)
- 8' · Goal · Alexander Illum Simmelhack (Silkeborg)
- 41' · Yellow card · Wessel Dammers (Randers FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Villads Westh for Oliver Ross (Silkeborg)
- 62' · Substitution · Mads Larsen for Alexander Illum Simmelhack (Silkeborg)
- 63' · Substitution · Mads Freundlich for Adam Wikman (Silkeborg)
- 68' · Substitution · Benjamin Örn for Lucas Lissens (Randers FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Ousseynou Fall Seck for Cyril Edudzi (Randers FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Martin André Sjølstad for Nikolas Dyhr (Randers FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Thibault Klidje for Laurits Raun Pedersen (Randers FC)
- 81' · Substitution · Mike Themsen for Elies Mahmoud (Randers FC)
- 81' · Yellow card · John Björkengren (Randers FC)
- 85' · Substitution · Julius Nielsen for William Kirk (Silkeborg)
- 89' · Goal · Julius Nielsen (Silkeborg)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Robin Østrøm (Silkeborg)
All-time head-to-head
27 league meetings since 2012: Silkeborg 11, draws 5, Randers FC 11.
Questions
Who won Silkeborg vs Randers FC?
Silkeborg won, 2-0 (Danish Superliga) on Sun, 26 Apr 2026.
When and where is Silkeborg vs Randers FC?
Sun, 26 Apr 2026, 12:00 UTC at JYSK Park, Silkeborg, Danish Superliga.
What is the head-to-head record between Silkeborg and Randers FC?
In 27 league meetings since 2012: Silkeborg 11 wins, 5 draws, Randers FC 11 wins (goals 32-29).