On Sunday, FC Midtjylland celebrated their fifth consecutive victory across all tournaments with an impressive 4-0 win over struggling Silkeborg in a mid-Jutland derby. The match showcased the prowess of Aral Simsir, who scored two goals and provided assists for the other two goals from Denil Castillo and Junior Brumado. Simsir's remarkable performance this season has seen him directly involved in 21 goals in 21 league matches, underlining his vital role in the team's success.

With this victory, FCM has overtaken AGF in the league standings, moving to first place with 45 points from 21 games. AGF, who has played one less game and sits with 44 points, faced Viborg FF later that day, needing a win to reclaim the top spot. The pressure is on the Aarhus team as they have to win by a certain margin to surpass FCM's superior goal difference.

On the contrary, Silkeborg's situation remains dire as they have slipped below the relegation line following Fredericia's victory over Randers earlier in the day. Under coach Kent Nielsen, Silkeborg has struggled significantly, suffering seven losses and two draws in their last nine competitive matches, managing to score only twice in that span. This continued poor form puts them at risk of relegation as they seek to find a turnaround in their upcoming fixtures.