# UEFA Conference League qualifying progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260819-uefa-conference-league-qualifying-progress
> Updated: 2026-08-19T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

FC Copenhagen progressed to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League following a 2-1 victory over FC Polissya, despite receiving a red card for defender Junnosuke Suzuki.

In the subsequent qualifying playoff stage, FC Copenhagen played to a 0-0 draw against the Finnish club FC Inter at Veritas Stadium. The match represented the first time a Finnish club has reached the knockout stage of a European competition. While the draw kept the tie level, FC Inter head coach Vesa Vasara noted the team missed opportunities to win, highlighting the high financial stakes of the matchup, which includes over three million euros in potential prize money.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: FC Inter draws 0-0 against FC Copenhagen in Conference League playoff

FC Inter drew 0-0 against FC Copenhagen in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League playoffs, leaving the tie open as they chase significant prize money.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-inter-draws-0-0-against-fc-copenhagen-in-conference-league-playoff

### 2026-07-29: FC Copenhagen advances in Conference League despite red card

FC Copenhagen wins 2‑1 over Polissya to stay in the Conference League despite a red card; Nykøbing FC targets promotion; Fredericia Handball beats Skive 41‑31; Midtjylland loses to Beşiktaş and misses Ousmane D

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danish-clubs-ab-and-fc-fredericia-win-league-clash-while-fc-copenhagen-advances-in-conference-league

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Cite as: UEFA Conference League qualifying progress. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260819-uefa-conference-league-qualifying-progress