RANDERS, Denmark (Interstat) — Substitute Sofus Johannesen delivered a goal and an assist off the bench Sunday, sparking visiting Fredericia to a 2-1 comeback victory over Randers in a Danish 1. Division match at Cepheus Park Randers.

The result, played on Feb. 22, 2026, defied pregame projections that heavily favored the home side. Statistical models gave Randers an 84 percent probability to win, with a predicted final score of 1-1.

Fredericia struck first against the run of play in just the second minute. Johannesen, who had entered the match early, finished a chance to stun the home crowd and give the visitors an immediate lead.

Randers responded before the half-hour mark. Midfielder John Björkengren found the net in the 31st minute, leveling the score at 1-1 and shifting momentum toward the hosts.

The match saw its first caution in the ninth minute when Fredericia’s Emilio Simonsen received a yellow card. Simonsen would later factor into the decisive goal.

The second half continued to be tightly contested, with Johannesen earning a yellow card for Fredericia in the 57th minute. The breakthrough came seven minutes later. Johannesen turned provider, setting up fellow substitute Felix Winther, who scored in the 64th minute to restore Fredericia’s lead at 2-1.

Randers pressed for an equalizer but could not break through the Fredericia defense a second time. The visitors managed the game effectively in the final stages to secure all three points.

With the win, Fredericia opens its 1. Division season with a perfect record of one win and no losses. Randers begins its campaign with one loss and no wins. The records are identical across all competitions for both clubs following this season-opening fixture.

The performance of Fredericia’s substitutes proved to be the defining factor, directly contributing to both goals. Johannesen’s early goal and late assist, combined with Winther’s winner, underscored the depth and tactical impact from the visiting bench, allowing Fredericia to overcome significant pregame odds and secure a valuable road victory.