Randers FC 2-1 Aarhus
Updated
Randers FC won: Randers FC 2-1 Aarhus in the Danish Superliga (Round 6) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at Cepheus Park Randers, Randers. Randers FC goals: Elies Mahmoud 21', Mike Themsen 28'. Aarhus goals: Janni Serra 63'. Sent off: Axel Henriksson (79'). Expected goals: 1.10-1.97. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Mike Themsen (8.8).
Match report
Randers FC beat Aarhus 2-1
Randers FC edged Aarhus 2-1 at Cepheus Park Randers on Sunday 30 August in the Danish Superliga.
Elies Mahmoud put Randers FC ahead on 21' (1-0), Mike Themsen made it 2-0 on 28' and Janni Serra pulled one back for Aarhus on 63' (2-1).
Axel Henriksson (Randers FC) was sent off on 79'.
Randers FC had 41% of the ball, shots were 8-17 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.10-1.97. Aarhus created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Mike Themsen (Randers FC) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 7,595. Referee: Sandi Putros.
Match stats
| Randers FC | Aarhus | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.10 | 1.97 |
| Total shots | 8 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 28 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 281 (78%) | 445 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total shots | 8 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 12 |
Lineups
Randers FC (4-2-3-1): Paul Izzo, Sabil Hansen, Daniel Høegh, John Björkengren, Nikolas Dyhr, Mathias Greve, Laurits Raun Pedersen, Mike Themsen, Elies Mahmoud, Martin André Sjølstad, Kasper Junker
Aarhus (3-4-2-1): Mads Hedenstad Christiansen, Colin Rösler, Luka Callø, Eric Kahl, Rasmus Carstensen, Markus Solbakken, Magnus Knudsen, Frederik Emmery, Sebastian Jørgensen, Kristian Arnstad, James Bogere
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Elies Mahmoud (Randers FC)
- 28' · Goal · Mike Themsen (Randers FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Janni Serra for Markus Solbakken (Aarhus)
- 55' · Yellow card · Kristian Arnstad (Aarhus)
- 61' · Substitution · Tobias Bech for James Bogere (Aarhus)
- 61' · Substitution · Jacob Andersen for Rasmus Carstensen (Aarhus)
- 63' · Substitution · Mohamed Sankoh for Kasper Junker (Randers FC)
- 63' · Goal · Janni Serra (Aarhus)
- 70' · Yellow card · Sabil Hansen (Randers FC)
- 71' · Substitution · Oliver Jones for John Björkengren (Randers FC)
- 71' · Substitution · Axel Henriksson for Martin André Sjølstad (Randers FC)
- 79' · Red card · Axel Henriksson (Randers FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Hector Lux Høyrup for Elies Mahmoud (Randers FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Stefen Tchamche for Colin Rösler (Aarhus)
- 87' · Yellow card · Stefen Tchamche (Aarhus)
- 88' · Yellow card · Mike Themsen (Randers FC)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Mouhammade Camara for Eric Kahl (Aarhus)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Mohamed Sankoh (Randers FC)
All-time head-to-head
38 league meetings since 2012: Randers FC 17, draws 13, Aarhus 8.
Questions
Who won Randers FC vs Aarhus?
Randers FC won, 2-1 (Danish Superliga) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026.
When and where is Randers FC vs Aarhus?
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Cepheus Park Randers, Randers, Danish Superliga.
What is the head-to-head record between Randers FC and Aarhus?
In 38 league meetings since 2012: Randers FC 17 wins, 13 draws, Aarhus 8 wins (goals 56-41).