Halmstads BK suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Helsingborgs IF in their latest match. HIF's Mathilde Vangsgaard was the star of the show, scoring four goals in a one-sided affair reported by Helsingborgs IF this week.
How did the match unfold?
The match was decided early on. Mathilde Vangsgaard put HIF ahead in just the fifth minute after an assist from Alma Larsson. Only seven minutes later, in the 12th minute, Vangsgaard netted her second. She completed her hat-trick in the 33rd minute, this time assisted by Ebba Berg. Before halftime, HIF extended their lead further. Ebba Manglind scored her first goal of the season in the 42nd minute, set up by Cornelia Rahmberg. And just before the break, in the 45th minute, Vangsgaard put away her fourth of the game, assisted by Ellen Andersson Thelin. Halmstads BK's sole consolation goal came in the 66th minute from Lisa Ek.
Who were the key players?
Mathilde Vangsgaard's four-goal haul was the decisive factor. She scored twice in the opening twelve minutes and added another just over twenty minutes later. Her fourth came right before halftime. For HIF, Ebba Manglind's first-season goal was also a positive note. HIF's starting lineup included Hannah Tegestål in goal, Izabelle Wahlstedt, Caroline Thane-Bisgaard, Maja Nilsson, Ebba Manglind, Ellen Andersson Thelin, Cornelia Rahmberg, Mathilde Vangsgaard, Agnes Eklöf, Alma Larsson, and Ebba Berg. Cornelia Rahmberg also received a yellow card in the 86th minute.
What is Halmstads BK's situation in Allsvenskan?
This loss comes as part of a difficult season for Halmstads BK. Ahead of the HIF match, the team was in 16th place in Allsvenskan with just 11 points from 19 games. Statistics as of 31 August 2026 show a record of 2 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses. The team's goal statistics are also weak, with only 13 scored against 35 conceded, giving a goal difference of minus 22. They trail league leaders Sirius by a massive 31 points and have recent form of WDLLL. You can follow the team's progress on our stats page.
What's next for the team?
Following this tough match, a new major challenge awaits Halmstads BK. Their next Allsvenskan fixture is a home game against AIK Stockholm on 20 September 2026. AIK currently sits in seventh place in the table, making it a tough task for an HBK side desperately in need of points. The team must find a way to reverse the negative trend and strengthen a defence that has conceded the most goals in the league. All upcoming matches are listed on our fixtures page. The hope is that the team can learn from this setback and present a more cohesive performance against AIK.
