Elfsborg and IFK Göteborg secure promotion
One single goal and a tense penalty decided the final round of Elitettan as Elfsborg and IFK Göteborg claimed the direct promotion spots to Damallsvenskan.
Entering the final matchday on Saturday, Elfsborg led the table one point ahead of IFK Göteborg, with Kif Örebro a further point behind in third place, according to SVT Nyheter. Kif Örebro held a 2–1 lead over BK Häcken B with fifteen minutes remaining while both chasing teams were tied, putting the Örebro club provisionally at the top of the standings, Aftonbladet reported.
The table shifted when IFK Göteborg received a penalty against Umeå IK at Valhalla IP, according to Fotbollskanalen. Marika Bergman-Lundin converted the spot-kick to secure a 1–0 victory for Blåvitt, as reported by Aftonbladet.
Five minutes later, Elfsborg earned a free kick outside the penalty area against Husqvarna, which Isabella Bergström delivered for Mollie Josefsson to head in at 1–0, Aftonbladet reported. The result held, giving Elfsborg the series victory one point ahead of Göteborg.
There is a lot of joy. Absolutely incredible,” Josefsson said in Expressens sändning, according to Aftonbladet.
Kif Örebro forced into tense qualifier
Kif Örebro ultimately defeated BK Häcken B 3–1 but slipped to third place and must now contest a qualification match to reach the top tier, Aftonbladet reported. The team faces either FC Rosengård or IFK Norrköping, with the Damallsvenskan final matchups determined on Sunday, according to Fotbollskanalen.
Beyond the sporting setback, Kif Örebro faces severe financial difficulties that threaten the club’s elite license for the upcoming season, Aftonbladet reported. Meanwhile, Gamla Upsala, Sandviken, and BK Häcken B finished at the bottom of Elitettan and suffered relegation to Division 1, SVT Nyheter reported.
Historic milestones for new top-flight clubs
The promotions mark the first time both Elfsborg and IFK Göteborg will play in Damallsvenskan, as both women’s teams were founded in 2019, according to Fotbollskanalen.
“We have won football matches this year in all possible ways and today we found a new way to win, and that is all that matters. ”Jag är så glad och stolt över alla,” Davin säger i Expressens sändning.
Frequently asked questions about the promotion drama
Who did Elfsborg and IFK Göteborg defeat in their final matches?
IFK Göteborg defeated Umeå IK 1–0 at Valhalla, while Elfsborg beat Husqvarna 1–0 in Borås through goals from Marika Bergman-Lundin and Mollie Josefsson, according to Aftonbladet and Fotbollskanalen.
Which teams were relegated from Elitettan?
Gamla Upsala, Sandviken, and BK Häcken B finished in the relegation zone and will play in Division 1 next season, according to SVT Nyheter.
Who will Kif Örebro face in the qualification matches?
Kif Örebro will play against either FC Rosengård or IFK Norrköping to determine the final spot in Damallsvenskan, as reported by Fotbollskanalen.