Founded in 1901, the club is affiliated with the DBU Jutland association and play their home games at Hancock Arena.

Leicester narrowly won the match 1–0 after a goal by Mike Stringfellow, and would, at the end of the season, reach promotion to the English top tier.

[2] Recently promoted, Skive ended in a respectable 10th place in the 1st Division league table despite struggling early in the season.

Skive's captain Martin Thomsen was named 1st Division Player of the Year after the strong season, where he scored 12 goals from midfield.

As a consequence of the relegation, Skive IK and head coach Michael Hansen parted ways.

They would face FC Copenhagen, and were knocked out after losing 0–2 at home after two goals by Peter Møller in the second half.

[9][10] After facing pressure from Divisionsforeningen, representing the Danish divisions, and criticism from Skive's director of football, Rasmus Brandhof, Lystrup head coach John Stoltze Madsen stated that he simply did not have enough players available to compete.

[18] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.