Danish Superliga 2025/26: AGF End 60-Year Wait for the Title
AGF Aarhus claimed the Danish Superliga title with 67 points — ending a wait of more than 60 years for the club's first championship since the 1960s. FC Midtjylland (60 pts) and FC Copenhagen (51 pts) were left in their wake as AGF produced one of the most remarkable underdog title victories in Scandinavian football history.
Final Standings (Top 6 + Relegated)
| Pos | Club | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGF Aarhus 🏆 UCL | 67 | |||
| 2 | FC Midtjylland UEL | 60 | |||
| 3 | FC Copenhagen UECL | 51 | |||
| 4 | FC Nordsjaelland | 50 | |||
| 5 | Brondby IF | 45 | |||
| 6 | Viborg FF | 44 | |||
| 14 | Vejle BK ↓ | 24 | |||
The Title Race
AGF led the Superliga for most of the season, never seriously threatened after the winter break. Their 67 points — a goal difference of +26 and 56 goals scored — was built on a combination of team spirit and tactical discipline that their coach had built over three seasons.
FC Midtjylland (60 pts) had their best campaign since their title years and will feel they deserve Champions League qualification. FC Copenhagen (51 pts) disappointed given their resources, finishing 11 points off the pace in 3rd.
European Qualification
AGF enter Champions League qualifying as Danish champions — an extraordinary moment for the club. FC Midtjylland earn Europa League qualification. FC Copenhagen secure Conference League football.
Relegation
Vejle BK (24 pts) were relegated. They finished bottom after struggling all season with a porous defence — conceding 52 goals in 28 games.
The Story: AGF's Historic Title
AGF's title is one of the great stories of Danish football. The Aarhus club last won the Superliga in 1986 (and the Danish Championship in 1961) and had spent much of the past 20 years yo-yoing between the top two divisions.
Their squad, built on intelligent recruitment and a clear identity, proved more than capable of competing with the big clubs. Captain Ivan Nielsen was voted Danish Player of the Year — a fitting tribute to a season that exceeded all expectations.
Looking Ahead
AGF face the Champions League qualifying rounds — a daunting but thrilling prospect. Midtjylland and Copenhagen will aim to reclaim supremacy. Vejle return to the 1st Division.
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