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Mjällby AIF Clinches First Allsvenskan Title With 2–0 Win at IFK Göteborg

The tiny, community-run club earned a Champions League qualifying berth through a data-led rebuild on a modest budget.

Overview

  • A 2–0 away victory in Gothenburg sealed the title, with goals from Jacob Bergström and Tom Pettersson.
  • Mjällby wrapped up the championship with three matches to spare on 66 points, 11 clear of second-placed Hammarby.
  • The team’s record stands at 20 wins, six draws and one loss with a 49–17 goal difference after 27 games.
  • The match was briefly halted late on when visiting supporters attempted to enter the pitch.
  • Led by president Magnus Emeus and coach Anders Torstensson, the small-town, membership club cites smart scouting and data use despite a low-budget squad, and now advances to UEFA Champions League qualifying.