Match Information
On 26 August at 18:30, Skövde AIK will face Halmstads BK in the Svenska Cupen at Södermalms IP. The referee is Per Melin and the match will be streamed live on livesport.expressen.se. Tickets can be purchased via skovdeaik.ticketco.
Skövde AIK in Focus
Founded in 1919, Skövde AIK competes in Ettan Södra and currently sits 12th in the table. The club recently signed striker Alfons Nygaard from Lunds BK, while Oscar Lennerskog has moved to Lidköpings FK. In their latest home match they defeated Kristianstad FC 3-1.
Coach’s Comments
Coach Joel Tivemo Ekström describes the cup match as a "great spice" and notes that it will be a big challenge. He points out that Skövde has shown they can threaten strong teams in single matches, and hopes to see Filip Schyberg at Södermalm, who has not had many minutes in the Allsvenskan this year.
Form and Statistics
Skövde has played nine home matches in Ettan Södra, recording three wins, five draws and one loss. Their last three home games were 3-1 against Kristianstad, 2-1 against Åtvidabergs FF and 1-1 against Lunds BK. In the 2026/27 Svenska Cupen they won 3-2 against Lidköpings FK.
Historical Meetings
Skövde and Halmstads BK met on 4 September 2022 in Superettan at Örjans vall, where HBK won 3-2. At Södermalms IP in May 2022 HBK won 3-1, with Filip Schyberg scoring Skövde’s first goal. This upcoming match will be the first at Södermalms IP since 2022.
