FC Copenhagen moved into the next round of the Danish Cup with a 2-0 win away to Lyngby, emphasizing control, tempo, and defensive stability throughout the tie. Players highlighted that the game plan—built around a back five—worked as intended, with the team keeping their pace high and limiting Lyngby’s chances. New signing Suzuki impressed on his debut, showing composure on the ball and repeatedly finding the spaces the side had targeted. Captain Viktor Claesson also underlined the improved discipline and maturity compared with the recent meeting with Silkeborg.
Match Highlights and Key Statistics
Before kickoff, Lyngby held a short tribute to longtime honorary member Jørgen Lykke, who recently passed away.
By the numbers:
- It was FC Copenhagen’s seventh consecutive away win in the cup, with a combined score of 20-3 across those matches.
- The club has now won 11 of its last 12 meetings with Lyngby in all competitions.
- The attendance of 8,214 was the highest for an FC Copenhagen cup match played at Lyngby, and the sixth-highest for any of the club’s away cup ties outside Brøndby.
- FC Copenhagen has only once played an away cup match outside Brøndby before more than 10,000 spectators: a 0-0 draw at Vejle on April 6, 2023, in the second leg of the quarterfinals, with 10,201 in attendance.
- This was the club’s 32nd Danish Cup match against a First Division opponent; the record in those games now stands at 29 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
FC Copenhagen will face another First Division side in the next round after drawing Hobro IK, with the tie scheduled for October 28–30, 2025. Their recent performance not only underlines their dominance in the cup but also showcases the depth and strength of their squad as they aim for further success in this prestigious tournament.