Sweden Allsvenskan

Sweden Allsvenskan

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Fixtures

DateRHome vs Away-
07/06 12:00 14 Halmstad vs AIK View
07/06 12:00 14 IFK Goteborg vs Sirius View
07/06 14:30 14 Elfsborg vs BK Hacken View
07/06 14:30 14 Djurgarden vs Degerfors View
07/07 17:00 14 IFK Norrkoping vs Brommapojkarna View
07/12 13:00 15 IFK Goteborg vs Elfsborg View
07/12 15:30 15 Malmo FF vs IFK Norrkoping View
07/13 12:00 15 Brommapojkarna vs Osters IF View
07/13 12:00 15 GAIS vs Hammarby View
07/13 14:30 15 IFK Varnamo vs Djurgarden View
07/13 14:30 15 AIK vs Degerfors View
07/13 16:30 15 BK Hacken vs Halmstad View

Results

Date R Home vs Away -
07/05 15:30 14 [2] Hammarby vs IFK Varnamo [16] 1-0
07/05 13:00 14 [15] Osters IF vs Mjällby AIF [1] 0-1
07/05 13:00 14 [6] GAIS vs Malmo FF [5] 0-0
06/30 17:00 13 [9] Djurgarden vs IFK Norrkoping [10] 1-1
06/30 17:00 13 [1] Mjällby AIF vs Malmo FF [5] 1-1
06/29 14:30 13 [8] BK Hacken vs GAIS [7] 1-3
06/29 14:30 13 [16] IFK Varnamo vs Elfsborg [4] 0-0
06/29 12:00 13 [3] AIK vs IFK Goteborg [6] 3-0
06/29 12:00 13 [12] Degerfors vs Brommapojkarna [15] 0-3
06/28 15:30 13 [14] Osters IF vs Sirius [13] 2-2
06/28 13:00 13 [2] Hammarby vs Halmstad [12] 2-0
06/01 14:30 12 [15] Sirius vs AIK [3] 3-1

Wikipedia - Allsvenskan

Allsvenskan (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈâlːˌsvɛnːskan]; lit.'the All-Swedish'), also known as Fotbollsallsvenskan ([ˈfûːtbɔlsˌalːsvɛnskan], lit.'the All-Swedish Football') is a professional association football league in Sweden and the highest level of the Swedish football league system.

Founded in 1924, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan, the second highest league in the Swedish men's football league system. Seasons run from late March or early April to the beginning of November, with the 16 clubs all meeting each other twice, resulting in a 30-match season, for a total of 240 matches league-wide.

Allsvenskan is ranked 23rd in the UEFA coefficients of leagues based on performances in European competitions over the last five years. Allsvenskan is currently ranked third highest among the leagues in Scandinavia, after Norway and Denmark. The current champions are Malmö FF, who won the title in the 2024 season.

The three teams with most Swedish championships are Malmö FF (24), IFK Göteborg (18) and IFK Norrköping (13), all of which are still playing as of 2024.

Including the 2024 season, Allsvenskan has been running for an unbroken streak of 100 seasons. Unlike other European football leagues, the Allsvenskan did not experience an interruption in play during World War II due to Swedish neutrality.

History

Sune Sandbring, Malmö FF in a game with Frank Jacobsson, GAIS in 1953.

In the 1910s, national league play had been tried in Sweden with Svenska Serien, however it turned out it was hard to finance the play. Svenska Serien evolved into two series, consisting of a southern and northern group.

On 13 January 1924, football clubs met in Stockholm to found a nationwide series and on 3 August later in the year the opening game was played of the 1924–25 Allsvenskan. The first winner of the one-league twelve team Allsvenskan was GAIS. In 1931, the league started to decide the Swedish football champions.

In the early years, Norrland and Gotland teams were not allowed to play on higher levels in the league system, which was gradually changed to include the Norrland and Gotland teams on higher levels.

For the 1959 Allsvenskan, the season start was changed from autumn to spring to be played in one calendar year. In 1973, it was expanded to contain 14 teams. In the 1970s, Malmö FF, under the lead of Spanish Antonio Durán and later English Bob Houghton, won five Allsvenskan and managed to proceed to the 1979 European Cup final, which they lost to Nottingham Forest.

From the 1982 season, the league introduced a play-off to determine the Swedish football champions. In the late 1980s, Malmö FF were dominant, winning the league five times in a row, but only two Swedish championships. The 1990 season saw the introduction of three points per win. The play-off season years were followed by two years of continuation league, named Mästerskapsserien.

The 1993 season saw a return to the classical format, again with 14 teams. IFK Göteborg won five Allsvenskan league titles in the 1990s.

In the early 2000s, Djurgårdens IF won three titles (2002, 2003 and 2005). In 2004, Örebro SK lost its place in the league due to financial problems, and Assyriska FF got their place. Since 2008, the league consists of 16 teams.

For the 2017 season, a league match ball was introduced and Select Sport was chosen as supplier for four years.

The 2024 season marked 100 years of existence for Allsvenskan and was celebrated with retro kits during two match days in August. Malmö FF won the centennial Allsvenskan and took their ninth title in the last 15 seasons.

The Sweden Allsvenskan is the premier professional football league in Sweden, showcasing the country's top clubs and talent. Established in 1924, the league operates on a promotion and relegation system with the Superettan, the second tier of Swedish football. The Allsvenskan typically runs from April to November, featuring a round-robin format where each team plays 30 matches, facing every other team twice—once at home and once away.

The tournament is known for its passionate fan base, rich history, and competitive spirit, with clubs like Malmö FF, AIK, and IFK Göteborg among the most successful in its history. The league not only serves as a platform for domestic talent but also as a stepping stone for players aspiring to make their mark in international football.

Each season culminates in a thrilling race for the championship, with teams vying for the coveted title and a place in European competitions. The Allsvenskan is celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere, with matches often drawing large crowds and creating an electric environment in stadiums across the country. As a key part of Sweden's sporting culture, the Allsvenskan continues to inspire a new generation of footballers and fans alike.