Aalesund 2-1 Brann
Updated
Aalesund won: Aalesund 2-1 Brann in the Eliteserien (Round 8) on Wed, 20 May 2026 at Color Line Stadion, Ålesund. Aalesund goals: Marcus Haagensen Reed 27', Henrik Melland 90'+4. Brann goals: Noah Holm 68'. Expected goals: 3.57-1.59. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Marcus Haagensen Reed (8.2).
Match report
Aalesund beat Brann 2-1
Aalesund squeezed past Brann 2-1 at Color Line Stadion on Wednesday 20 May in Eliteserien.
Marcus Haagensen Reed put Aalesund ahead on 27' (1-0), Noah Holm levelled for Brann on 68' (1-1) and Henrik Melland restored Aalesund's lead on 90+4' (2-1).
Henrik Melland's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
Aalesund had 42% of the ball, shots were 25-13 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 3.57-1.59. Aalesund were the better side on chances, too.
Marcus Haagensen Reed (Aalesund) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,003. Referee: Joergen Haugen.
Match stats
| Aalesund | Brann | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.57 | 1.59 |
| Total shots | 25 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 37 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 243 (72%) | 358 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total shots | 25 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 10 |
Lineups
Aalesund (3-5-2): Kristoffer Klaesson, Simen Haram, Aleksander Hammer Kjelsen, Ólafur Guðmundsson, Uba Charles, Mathias Christensen, Elias Hagen, Endre Osenbroch, Marius Andresen, Kristian Hemmingsen Lonebu, Marcus Haagensen Reed
Brann (4-3-3): Simen Vidtun Nilsen, Martin Hellan, Thore Pedersen, Vetle Dragsnes, Joachim Soltvedt, Kristall Ingason, Kristian Eriksen, Niklas Jensen Wassberg, Ulrik Mathisen, Noah Holm, Jón Thorsteinsson
Key events
- 21' · Yellow card · Marius Andresen (Aalesund)
- 27' · Substitution · Kristoffer Nessø for Marius Andresen (Aalesund)
- 27' · Goal · Marcus Haagensen Reed (Aalesund)
- 43' · Substitution · Cheikh Mbacke Diop for Thore Pedersen (Brann)
- 46' · Substitution · Markus Haaland for Martin Hellan (Brann)
- 53' · Yellow card · Kristian Eriksen (Brann)
- 57' · Yellow card · Niklas Jensen Wassberg (Brann)
- 68' · Substitution · Rabbi Matondo for Jón Thorsteinsson (Brann)
- 68' · Substitution · Bård Finne for Niklas Jensen Wassberg (Brann)
- 68' · Goal · Noah Holm (Brann)
- 74' · Substitution · David Snær Johannsson for Endre Osenbroch (Aalesund)
- 74' · Substitution · Henrik Melland for Mathias Christensen (Aalesund)
- 83' · Substitution · Jonas Torsvik for Joachim Soltvedt (Brann)
- 86' · Substitution · Elias Heggland Myrlid for Marcus Haagensen Reed (Aalesund)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Henrik Melland (Aalesund)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Noah Holm (Brann)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2012: Aalesund 2, draws 4, Brann 9.
Questions
Who won Aalesund vs Brann?
Aalesund won, 2-1 (Eliteserien) on Wed, 20 May 2026.
When and where is Aalesund vs Brann?
Wed, 20 May 2026, 18:00 UTC at Color Line Stadion, Ålesund, Eliteserien.
What is the head-to-head record between Aalesund and Brann?
In 15 league meetings since 2012: Aalesund 2 wins, 4 draws, Brann 9 wins (goals 15-32).