Inside Danish Sport: Superliga title race neck-and-neck
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Loading... - Freja Jensen
- 27 Apr 2023
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With six games remaining, the Danish Superliga is entering its final stretch following an intriguing season.
In the wake of a difficult first half of the season, reigning champions FC Copenhagen (FCK) have laboured their way up to top the table and currently sit just two points ahead of upstarts FC Nordsjælland (FCN).
With usual title challenger suspects FC Midtjylland and Brøndby both faltering this year, FCN has taken everyone by surprise this season – an impressive feat given that they’re the youngest team in the world with an average age of just 22.31.
FCN led the league for almost the entire season, but missed opportunities recently has allowed the Lions to catch up. Meanwhile, Viborg has also exceeded expectations, sitting third just six points behind the leaders.
Interestingly, the title race has spilled over to the Danish Cup, with FCK and FCN clashing in the semi-finals – the first leg in Farum on Wednesday and the return match in Parken on May 4.
Young guns as head coaches
While FCK have a stronger financial position than any opponent in Denmark, one thing unites the two teams vying for the title. Both clubs are led by newly-appointed young coaches. Read More…
