FC Nordsjaelland vs 20.08.26 17:001 – 0Full Time
FC ST. Gallen — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Nordsjaelland edge St. Gallen in Conference League playoff opener
FC Nordsjaelland beat FC ST. Gallen 1-0 in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff round at Right to Dream Park, a scoreline that stood from midway through the first half. The single goal proved enough despite St. Gallen enjoying more of the ball in the closing stages of the contest.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Nicklas Røjkjær broke the deadlock in the 13th minute, finishing off an assist from Ibrahim Adel to put the hosts ahead. Nordsjaelland held that lead through half-time and to the final whistle, resisting a St. Gallen side that finished with more attempts on goal but could not find a way past their opponents.
St. Gallen had 19 shots to Nordsjaelland's 12 and forced six on target compared to the hosts' four, yet Nordsjaelland's early breakthrough and disciplined defending held firm. The visitors also picked up three yellow cards to none for the hosts, a sign of the frustration that built as the match wore on.
Justin Janssen earned the highest rating on the pitch at 8.3, while goalscorer Nicklas Røjkjær also featured among the top performers after his 13th-minute strike settled the contest.
Despite finishing with less possession, St. Gallen out-shot Nordsjaelland 19 to 12, reflecting their late push to find an equaliser.
FC Nordsjaelland beat FC ST. Gallen 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
FC Nordsjaelland met FC ST. Gallen in the UEFA Europa Conference League (Playoff round). Kick-off was Thursday, 20 August 2026, 17:00 UTC at Right to Dream Park. Referee: Ondrej Berka.
Team pages: FC Nordsjaelland · FC ST. Gallen · UEFA Europa Conference League
Key moments
- 13' Goal: Nicklas Røjkjær (assist: Ibrahim Adel) — 1–0 · Watch Nicklas Røjkjær's goal video (13')
Starting line-ups
FC Nordsjaelland (3-4-3)
FC ST. Gallen (3-1-4-2)
Pre-match read
Home rated 1667 vs 1538 — 0.75 expected score
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the FC Nordsjaelland vs FC ST. Gallen final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Europa Conference League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from FC Nordsjaelland 1–0 FC ST. Gallen. Explore more on the FC Nordsjaelland and FC ST. Gallen team pages or the UEFA Europa Conference League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of FC Nordsjaelland vs FC ST. Gallen?
FC Nordsjaelland beat FC ST. Gallen 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in FC Nordsjaelland vs FC ST. Gallen?
Nicklas Røjkjær (13') for FC Nordsjaelland.
›Where can I watch FC Nordsjaelland vs FC ST. Gallen highlights?
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