KuPS fell to a 2–0 defeat against FC Midtjylland on Thursday, 28 August 2025, in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs at a 15:00 UTC kickoff. Italian referee Simone Sozza took charge of the match, which remained goalless at half-time before the Danish visitors scored twice after the break to seal their progression.

The result was a decisive blow to KuPS’s hopes of reaching the UEFA Europa League group stage. As the Finnish champions, their campaign in the competition’s qualifying rounds ended at th...