Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland Highlights and Goals

UEFA Europa League

8:00 PMMarch 12, 2026

Round of 16

Nottingham Forest

Show Score

0 - 1

HT:(0 - 0)

FC Midtjylland*

City Ground

Referee: Rade Obrenovič, Slovenia

How did the teams perform?

Nottingham Forest

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

FC Midtjylland

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

57%

43%

1.76

Expected goals (xG)

0.69

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

22

Total shots

6

6

Shots on target

2

9

Shots off target

2

7

Blocked shots

2

14

Shots inside box

3

8

Shots outside box

3

7

Corner kicks

2

2

Offsides

4

Passing

509

Total passes

377

423 (83%)

Accurate passes

284 (75%)

Discipline

9

Fouls

13

1

Yellow cards

0

0

Red cards

0

1

Goalkeeper saves

5

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Lineup

Nottingham Forest

3-4-2-1

26 G Matz Sels 6.2

4 D Morato 33' Roughing 6.5

5 D Murillo 6.7

23 D Jair 6.7

7 M Callum Hudson-Odoi 7.2

16 M Nicolás Domínguez 7.0

8 M Elliot Anderson 7.2

34 M Ola Aina 6.3

10 F Morgan Gibbs-White (C) 6.3

21 F Omari Hutchinson 7.6

19 F Igor Jesus 7.0

Substitutes

31 D Nikola Milenković 9' Replaced by Cunha 6.9

3 D Neco Williams 46' Replaced by Morato 6.9

6 M Ibrahim Sangaré 69' Replaced by N. Dominguez 6.9

20 F Lorenzo Lucca 69' Replaced by Igor Jesus 6.3

29 F Dilane Bakwa 82' Replaced by O. Aina 6.7

67 G Keehan Willows

18 G Angus Gunn

44 D Zach Abbott

22 M Ryan Yates

24 M James McAtee

Coach

Vitor Pereira

FC Midtjylland

3-5-2

16 G Elías Ólafsson 7.9

22 D Mads Bech Sørensen (C) 7.3

6 D Martin Erlić 7.2

4 D Ousmane Diao 80' 7.3

55 M Victor Bak Jensen 6.7

19 M Pedro Bravo 6.7

8 M Philip Billing 8.5

21 M Denil Castillo 6.9

43 M Kevin Mbabu 6.5

58 F Aral Şimşir 6.3

74 F Júnior Brumado 6.3

Substitutes

20 M Valdemar Byskov 46' Replaced by D. Castillo 6.6

17 F Mikael Uhre 57' Replaced by A. Simsir 6.5

10 F Gue-sung Cho 80' 57' Replaced by Junior Brumado 7.7

3 D Han-Beom Lee 59' Replaced by K. Mbabu 6.7

60 G Mark Nnamdi Ugboh

1 G Jonas Lössl

13 D Adam Gabriel

14 F Edward Chilufya

39 M Junior Zé

Coach

Mike Tullberg

UEFA Europa League Standings - UEFA Europa League

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Dinamo Zagreb	2	2	0	0	6-2	4	6	W No match found W 22 January: Dinamo Zagreb 4 - 1 FCSB
2	FC Midtjylland	2	2	0	0	5-2	3	6	W No match found W 11 December: FC Midtjylland 1 - 0 Genk
3	Aston Villa	2	2	0	0	3-0	3	6	W 27 November: Aston Villa 2 - 1 BSC Young Boys W 11 December: FC Basel 1893 1 - 2 Aston Villa
4	SC Braga	2	2	0	0	3-0	3	6	W No match found W 11 December: Nice 0 - 1 SC Braga
5	Lyon	2	2	0	0	3-0	3	6	W 27 November: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 6 Lyon W 11 December: Lyon 2 - 1 GO Ahead Eagles
6	Lille	2	2	0	0	3-1	2	6	W No match found W 29 January: Lille 1 - 0 SC Freiburg
7	FC Porto	2	2	0	0	3-1	2	6	W 27 November: FC Porto 3 - 0 Nice W 11 December: FC Porto 2 - 1 Malmo FF
8	Plzen	2	1	1	0	4-1	3	4	D 11 December: Panathinaikos 0 - 0 Plzen W No match found
9	Real Betis	2	1	1	0	4-2	2	4	D No match found W 11 December: Dinamo Zagreb 1 - 3 Real Betis
10	SC Freiburg	2	1	1	0	3-2	1	4	W No match found D No match found
11	Ferencvarosi TC	2	1	1	0	2-1	1	4	D 22 January: Ferencvarosi TC 1 - 1 Panathinaikos W No match found
12	Panathinaikos	2	1	0	1	5-3	2	3	W No match found L No match found
13	Celta Vigo	2	1	0	1	4-3	1	3	L No match found W No match found
14	FC Basel 1893	2	1	0	1	3-2	1	3	L No match found W No match found
15	AS Roma	2	1	0	1	2-2	0	3	W 27 November: AS Roma 2 - 1 FC Midtjylland L No match found
16	GO Ahead Eagles	2	1	0	1	2-2	0	3	L 06 November: Red Bull Salzburg 2 - 0 GO Ahead Eagles W No match found
17	Brann	2	1	0	1	2-2	0	3	L 11 December: Brann 0 - 4 Fenerbahçe W No match found
18	Genk	2	1	0	1	1-1	0	3	W 22 January: Utrecht 0 - 2 Genk L No match found
19	BSC Young Boys	2	1	0	1	3-4	-1	3	L 06 November: PAOK 4 - 0 BSC Young Boys W No match found
20	Fenerbahce	2	1	0	1	3-4	-1	3	L No match found W 22 January: Fenerbahçe 0 - 1 Aston Villa
21	Ludogorets	2	1	0	1	2-3	-1	3	W No match found L 22 January: Rangers 1 - 0 Ludogorets
22	Sturm Graz	2	1	0	1	2-3	-1	3	L No match found W No match found
23	VfB Stuttgart	2	1	0	1	2-3	-1	3	W No match found L No match found
24	FCSB	2	1	0	1	1-2	-1	3	W No match found L 27 November: FK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 0 FCSB
25	Nottingham Forest	2	0	1	1	4-5	-1	1	D No match found L No match found
26	FK Crvena Zvezda	2	0	1	1	2-3	-1	1	D No match found L No match found
27	Bologna	2	0	1	1	1-2	-1	1	L No match found D No match found
28	PAOK	2	0	1	1	1-3	-2	1	D 11 December: Ludogorets 3 - 3 PAOK L No match found
29	Celtic	2	0	1	1	1-3	-2	1	D No match found L No match found
30	Maccabi Tel Aviv	2	0	1	1	1-3	-2	1	D No match found L 27 November: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 6 Lyon
31	Nice	2	0	0	2	2-4	-2	0	L 06 November: Nice 1 - 3 SC Freiburg L 27 November: FC Porto 3 - 0 Nice
32	Rangers	2	0	0	2	1-3	-2	0	L 06 November: Rangers 0 - 2 AS Roma L No match found
33	Utrecht	2	0	0	2	0-2	-2	0	L No match found L 27 November: Real Betis 2 - 1 Utrecht
34	Red Bull Salzburg	2	0	0	2	0-3	-3	0	L No match found L 27 November: Bologna 4 - 1 Red Bull Salzburg
35	Feyenoord	2	0	0	2	0-3	-3	0	L 06 November: VfB Stuttgart 2 - 0 Feyenoord L 27 November: Feyenoord 1 - 3 Celtic
36	Malmo FF	2	0	0	2	1-5	-4	0	L 06 November: Malmo FF 0 - 1 Panathinaikos L 27 November: Nottingham Forest 3 - 0 Malmo FF

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
• Promotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)

FC Midtjylland dealt a significant blow to Nottingham Forest’s UEFA Europa League aspirations, securing a 1-0 victory at the City Ground courtesy of Cho Gue-Sung’s late 80th-minute strike.

Nottingham Forest had hoped for a vital home win to kickstart their European campaign. They came into the match needing points, sitting on just one from their opening two group fixtures. FC Midtjylland, however, arrived with a perfect record, aiming to consolidate their top spot.

Forest endured an early setback when Cunha made way for N. Milenkovic after just nine minutes, forcing an unplanned change. Morato then earned a yellow card for a rough challenge in the 33rd minute, adding to Forest’s early frustrations.

Despite these early interruptions, Nottingham Forest controlled the ball with 57% possession throughout the first half. Omari Hutchinson and Elliot Anderson spearheaded numerous attacks, creating promising situations.

Yet, they struggled to convert their chances, registering six shots on target without success. FC Midtjylland’s defense, led by goalkeeper Elías Ólafsson, held firm, weathering the early storm well.

Ólafsson made several crucial saves to keep the score level, ensuring the Danish visitors entered halftime having absorbed significant pressure. With the scores locked at 0-0, Forest knew they had to be more clinical.

The second half brought changes from both benches, altering the match’s tempo. Midtjylland introduced striker Cho Gue-Sung and M. Uhre in the 57th minute. Forest responded with Igor Jesus and I. Sangare in the 69th.

As the game approached its climax, Midtjylland’s tactical adjustments began to pay off. Their attacking intent grew, and they exploited a moment of hesitation in the Forest defense. The breakthrough finally arrived.

In the 80th minute, Ousmane Diao delivered a perfectly weighted pass into the box. Substitute Cho Gue-Sung showed his predatory instincts, guiding his shot beyond the reach of Forest’s keeper. It was his only shot on target.

Stung by the late goal, Forest launched a relentless assault in the final ten minutes. They pushed men forward, creating desperate opportunities. However, Midtjylland remained organized and compact, denying any clear path to an equalizer.

Nottingham Forest recorded an xG of 1.76 from 22 total shots, highlighting their profligacy. Midtjylland’s winning goal came from an xG of just 0.69, underscoring their efficiency. Goalkeeper Ólafsson was instrumental, making five crucial saves.

This vital away win elevates FC Midtjylland to nine points and a commanding position atop their Europa League group. For Nottingham Forest, languishing on just one point, their European hopes now hang by a thread, facing an uphill battle to progress.