ÖIS Fotboll has announced the squad for the home match against Halmstads BK in Allsvenskan. The game will be played at Örjans Vall on Sunday, 6 September with a 13:00 kick-off, according to the report from ÖIS Fotboll.
Halmstads BK visit Halland as the away team in round 19. ÖIS, currently in a difficult 16th place in the standings with 11 points, needs points to change their trajectory. The team has only two wins from 20 games and a goal difference of 13 scored to 37 conceded.
Which players are named in the ÖIS squad?
Head coach Moa Pettersson has selected a squad of 20 players for the encounter. In goal, Clara Andersson and Cornelia Jarving are available. The defensive line is broad with Ashley Hellström, Emma Thölin, Emma Jarl, Alicia Hansson, Emma Burman, Ebba Abrahamsson, Matilda Nilsson and Madelene Marin.
In midfield and attack, Pettersson has chosen Alicia Hellström, Isabella Nedrén, Olivia Toreskog, Majken Ståhl, Emma Holmberg, Felicia Jastré Högberg, Nicole Jankulovski and Anastasia Stojanova. "Now head coach Moa Pettersson and staff have named the squad," reports ÖIS Fotboll.
What is Halmstads BK's current situation?
Halmstads BK come into this match with a completely different league position than ÖIS. The visitors are far ahead in the top part of Allsvenskan, a full 34 points ahead of ÖIS who are currently bottom. This creates a clear underdog role for the home team, which must find a way to stand up to one of the league's best sides. ÖIS's goal difference of minus 24 highlights the defensive difficulties they face.
What does this match mean for the rest of the season?
For ÖIS, every match is now important in the fight to avoid relegation. After the meeting with Halmstads BK, a tough home match against AIK Stockholm awaits on 20 September. AIK are in sixth place, making it another major challenge. Supporters can follow the entire upcoming schedule on our fixtures page.
A win or even a point against a top team like Halmstads BK would provide a major boost in morale and confidence ahead of the final rounds. The team's current form, shown in the league table with a sequence of loss, win, draw, loss, loss, needs to be turned around quickly. For a detailed overview of the team's statistics, visit our stats page.
The match at Örjans Vall starts at one o'clock on Sunday and is a direct opportunity for ÖIS to cause an upset. The next home game is against AIK Stockholm in two weeks.
