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Mjällby Clinches First Swedish Title With 2-0 Win at IFK Göteborg

The community-run club from tiny Mjällby prevailed through disciplined team building that produced season-long dominance.

Overview

  • Jacob Bergström in the 21st minute and Tom Pettersson in the 28th minute scored the goals that sealed the victory in Gothenburg.
  • The championship was secured with three matches remaining, with Mjällby 11 points clear of nearest challenger Hammarby.
  • Mjällby has won 20 of 27 league games and suffered only one defeat to date, underscoring its control of the campaign.
  • The 86-year-old club rose from near-relegation in 2016 with consecutive promotions in 2018 and 2019 to establish itself in the top flight.
  • Head coach Anders Torstensson, a local figure who continued after a 2024 chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis, led a squad built without wealthy investors through cohesion, smart scouting and prudent finances.