Djurgarden has bolstered its Allsvenskan title challenge with two important victories this week. The club now sits third in the table with 35 points from 19 games, boasting a +24 goal difference having scored 43 and conceded 19.
How did Djurgarden beat Mjällby?
According to Dagens Nyheter, Djurgarden defeated Mjällby 2-0 away at Strandvallen in a match played on Thursday. Kristian Lien opened the scoring in the 60th minute following a pass from Jeppe Okkels. Just four minutes later, Okkels secured the win with an elegant lob after a long goal kick from keeper Jacob Rinne.
It was the team's second win against Mjällby in four days and their third consecutive league victory. The same report states this is the first time since May 2024 that Djurgarden has won three straight Allsvenskan matches. With his 15th goal, Lien is now joint top scorer in the league.
Why was Kalmar angry after the match?
In another match, reported by Aftonbladet, Djurgarden beat Kalmar 1-0 thanks to a late Bo Hegland goal. The win was controversial due to a refereeing decision in the 80th minute where a Kalmar equalizer was disallowed for a prior push.
Kalmar player Noah Shamoun expressed anger at the call. “I don't think it should be a free-kick, and I think many agree. It's very cheap,” Shamoun told Aftonbladet. Djurgarden's Max Larsson, however, defended referee Kristoffer Karlsson, calling the decision clear-cut.
What is Djurgarden's current league position?
Following the two wins, Djurgarden has established itself as a direct contender at the top. The team is third in the Allsvenskan, which you can follow on our standings page. They have 35 points, meaning they are seven points behind leaders Sirius and hold a one-point cushion over fourth-placed Hammarby.
The recent form is strong with three straight wins, but the full season stats show 11 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. An average of over two goals per game is among the best in the league. For a detailed overview of the team's performance, visit our stats page.
What's next for Djurgarden?
Djurgarden's next challenge is an away match against IF Brommapojkarna on October 18th. Brommapojkarna currently sit tenth in the table. All information on upcoming fixtures is on our fixtures page.
Before that, the team has a chance to rest and prepare for the final run-in. With a defence that has conceded only 19 goals in 19 matches, the squad has a solid foundation. Jacob Rinne has kept clean sheets in several of the recent outings.
