Kalmar 4-1 Orebro 28th April 2010

A very surprising result this after the weekend's games you would've bet your house on Orebro coming away with at least a point.

But Kalmar had other idea as they stunned their opponents. Daniel Mendes opened the scoring for the 2008 champions on the half-hour before Alejandro Bedoya set-up Markus Astvald for the equalizer on the stroke of the half-time whistle.

Kalmar regrouped and offered a big treat to the Orebro rearguard and they took the lead on 58 minutes thanks to Brazilian Ricardo Santos. Ricardo Santos made it 3-1 on 65 minutes after being assisted by Daryl Smylie.

Captain Henrik Rydstrom capped a great day at the office for Kalmar with a fourth goal on 77 minutes which was the final nail in the coffin for Orebro. An amazing result and way to get a first win of the season.

BK Hacken 0-2 GAIS 28th April 2010

BK Hacken were enjoying a good start to the season but have since slipped down and this was another defeat which keeps GAIS in the top five at the moment.

Eyjólfur Hédinsson was on target right before half-time to give GAIS the lead and the Icelandic man got a 2nd goal on the hour mark to double GAIS' lead and secure all three points. BK Hacken continue to slip down the table while GAIS they are going the opposite direction another great win for them.

Halmstads 1-0 Gefle 28th April 2010

Halmstads overcame the pain of last weekend's 3-0 defeat away to Orebro by narrowly beating Gefle at the Orjans Vall. In a tough game especially after that defeat Halmstads adjusted and scored the only goal of the game after 24 minutes when Anselmo finished.

Gefle offered little in attack wasting chances when provided but Halmstads will take this victory as it keeps them firmly in the Europa League hunt. Gefle's struggles continue.

Round 8 Review

Round 8 is done and dusted and it was a good round for Helsingborgs as they restored their five-point lead at the top. They recorded a narrow win away to Mjallby while 2nd placed Malmo were also victorious at home to Djurgarden to keep the pressure on.

Orebro went 2nd for 24 hours after they comprehensively overcame Halmstads 3-0 at the Behrn Arena while GAIS were minutes away from victory in a 2-2 draw with Kalmar.

AIK were held by BK Hacken at the Rasunda while IF Brommapojkarna made it two wins from two with a 2-1 success over Gefle.

The surprise of the round was Atvidabergs claiming their first win of the season at home to IFK Goteborg. IFK had been in good form but it was the bottom club who took all three points in a stunning performance.

Mjallby 0-1 Helsingborgs 26th April 2010

Mjallby were undone on Monday night by a 35th minute Erik Sundin strike which turned out to be the winner at the Strandvallen.

But Mjallby did make a good match of things and were first to test through Mostopha El-Kabir. El-Kabir had a decent chance later on but sent over.

Helsingborgs' winner came when a mix-up in defense allowed a through ball to go to Sundin who finished confidently. Joel Ekstrand was then sent-off for a two-footed lunge before Mjallby's Juan Robledo was sent-off for a 2nd yellow card in added time.

Malmo 2-1 Djurgarden 26th April 2010

Malmo showed their intent to catch Helsingborgs by overcoming the challenge of Djurgarden. Daniel Larsson as ever was involved as he set Malmo on their way with his 11th minute strike.

Djurgarden were getting back into the game until Larsson struck again on 63 minutes which left Djurgarden with defeat again.

The Stockholm side did at least manage a goal for their efforts as Kasper Hamalainen, one of many Finnish players in the squad bundled in on 86 minutes. Djurgarden go home with nothing while Malmo are firmly involved in the title race after this result.

Elfsborg 5-1 Trelleborgs 25th April 2010

Elfsborg are the goal kings this season. Another thumping home win bought their total up to 17 goals in 8 games. They had to come from behind in this game as Joakim Sjohage put Trelleborgs in front after barely five minutes.

Emir Bajrami lead the fight-back by equalizing on 17 minutes before Denni Avdic put them in front on the half-hour mark.

Elfsborg have really entertained this season especially at home and they got a third goal thanks to Avdic again on 64 minutes. There was still time for Johan Larsson to find his way onto the scoreboard when he struck with ten minutes to go. The 19-year-old in enjoying a good season after making it from Elfsborg's underage sides this season. That his 3rd goal of the season.

Orebro 3-0 Halmstads 25th April 2010

Orebro finally recorded a home victory for the first time since beating Atvidabergs. This was a comprehensive victory over a Halmstads side that were in good form heading into this game.

Scoring commenced early as veteran Magnus Kihlberg put Orebro in front after three minutes. That lead was doubled half-an-hour later through Danish front-man Kim Olsen. Orebro kept knocking after that while Halmstads had a couple of half-chances to get back into the game.

Paulinho Guará came off the bench to score with eight minutes remaining and scoring his first goal in the Allsvenskan since 2008, Paulinho back from a spell with Busan I'Park will be looking to get more.

IF Brommapojkarna 2-1 Gefle 25th April 2010

IF Brommapojkarna are now on a good run as this was their 2nd win in two games. Pablo Pinones-Arce sent the Stockholm side into a fine 3rd minute lead which was to prove vital.

IF had Imad Chaddeh sent-off five minutes before the break which changed the game slightly. IF regrouped and were 2-0 up after 56 minutes when 18-year-old John Guidetti found the net. That left Gefle with a mountain to climb.

Gefle did at least make their numerical advantage count as they pulled a goal back on 61 minutes through Jakob Orlov, but it is defeat for Gefle.

GAIS 2-2 Kalmar 25th April 2010

Kalmar can't find a win anywhere at the moment and they needed a last gasp goal to salvage a point away to GAIS.

Petter Wasta was credited with an own goal after 17 minutes which sent GAIS into the lead and Kalmar chasing the game. They did find the goal they were looking for when Tobias Eriksson leveled right before half-time.

Wanderson was on the scoreboard on 66 minutes when he finished off which left Kalmar staring defeat again. Step up Marcel Sacramento to pounce in added time and force a point for the reds.

AIK 1-1 BK Hacken 24th April 2010

AIK were prevented from taking all three points by an organized BK Hacken side. AIK were now in good spirits after last week's victory and were looking to build on it with a good result here. BK Hacken managed to have a goal disallowed for a dubious offside decision as they started well.

They did take lead when Dulee Johnson put them in front after 38 minutes after some good work on the wing by Martin Kayongo-Mutumba. That lead was short-lived however when Dominic Chatto pounced just before the break with a great strike that beat Tomi Maanoja.

The 2nd half saw few chances but the happier side maybe will be BK Hacken who managed to salvage a point. AIK are unbeaten in two now.

Atvidabergs 2-1 IFK Goteborg 24th April 2010

The biggest shock of the season so far was Atvidabergs getting their first win of the season against an IFK Goteborg side on the back of a 5-1 victory last time out.

Scoring though didn't start until 58 minutes in when Etuwe Prince Eboagwu nodded the hosts in front to the surprise of IFK.

IFK though were level on 71 minutes thanks to a strike from Robin Soder. Soder is up and running for 2010 which will please the IFK fans. But Atvidabergs won a penalty with three minutes left which was duly converted by Jesper Arvidsson.

Round 7 Review

Round provided AIK with their first victory of the season with a 3-0 win in Kalmar. The victory may have been a long time in coming but at least now AIK have that monkey off their back.

Djurgarden were also victorious as they beat Atvidabergs, who scored their first goal of the season in a 2-1 score line.

Mjallby's season continues to reach new heights as they beat BK Hacken 1-0 to move into 3rd place while Hacken are 6th. IF Brommapojkarna were narrow winners over Trelleborgs as they move into 10th with just three goals scored all season but equally three goals conceded in their seven games.

Halmstads were 3-0 winners over GAIS as they move into European contention. Orebro are also in the hunt for a Europa league spot as they came away from Gefle with a 3-1 win.

IFK Goteborg got their season back on track with a thumping 5-1 win over Elfsborg while the top-of the table clash between Helsingborgs and Malmo ended with Helsingborgs extending their lead at the top to five points.

Helsingborgs 2-1 Malmo 20th April 2010

Top of the table clash at the Olympia saw the best side in Sweden right now come out on top. Helsingborgs are still unbeaten and are five points clear after this result.

It was the visitors who were handed the first chance of scoring when they won a penalty after Marcus Nilsson handled on three minutes. Brazilian Wilton Figueiredo stepped up to convert the spot kick to put Malmo in front.

Helsingborgs didn't take long to respond and were level just five minutes later when Ardian Gashi headed them level. Jefferey Aubynn hit the post as Malmo turned up the gears.

Penalty victim Marcus Nilsson made amends by tapping-in what turned out to be the winner on 21 minutes.

Helsingborgs now have a cushion at the top after this come-from-behind victory, Malmo stay 2nd and amazingly level with Mjallby with 14 points.

Djurgarden 2-1 Atvidabergs 20th April 2010

Djurgarden bounced back to narrowly run out winners over bottom club Atvidabergs. Atvidabergs finally scored their first Allsvenskan goal of the season. Bosnian Haris Radetinac was the hero as he put the bottom side ahead after 35 minutes.

Djurgarden rallied and were level within ten minutes with Alberis Silva putting through his own net with a close range header. It was a disappointing end to a half that Ativdabergs showed belief. Just after the hour mark Djurgarden took the lead when Kebba Ceesay struck with a header from a corner although it might well have taken a touch from Pontus Karlsson.

It ended 2-1 to Djurgarden as they move up to 12th while Atvidabergs remain bottom but are off the mark on the scoring front.

Trelleborgs 0-1 IF Brommapojkarna 19th April 2010

IF Brommapojkarna went to Trelleborgs searching for a 2nd win of the season and they got it as they nicked all three points at the Vangavallen.

Trelleborgs have struggled so far but should've been in front but for their strikers lacking confidence in front of Kristoffer Nordfeldt's goal. IF Brommapojkarna made the trip down south hoping for a point at best while Trelleborgs needed to win.

In stoppage time it looked as if the game was heading for a draw until Olof Guterstam popped up to notch all three points back to the outskirts of Stockholm.

Gefle 1-3 Orebro 19th April 2010

Orebro came back from Gavle with all three points as they brushed Gefle aside and move into the hunt for a Europa league place.

Scoring started on 37 minutes when Liberian defender Samuel Wowoah completed a great move before Roni Porokara scored his first of the season. Porokara had been set for a move to Maccabi Haifa in January but it fell through and now Orebro are getting the benefit.

The 2nd half was running out when Gefle pulled a goal back thanks to Alexander Gerndt with four minutes remaining. Gefle pushed for a point at this stage.

While Gefle threw everything up for a point Orebro made sure of the points when Finnish defender Tommy Wirtanen scored to put the game beyond Gefle.

Kalmar 0-3 AIK 19th April 2010

AIK finally recorded their first win of the season by demolishing Kalmar at the Fredriksskans. Kalmar were poor on the night and were behind after half an hour with Martin Kayongo-Mutumba finishing.

Kayong--Mutumba turned provider for the 2nd goal as he teed up Dulee Johnson who scored on the stroke of half-time. AIK were now cruising while Kalmar were contemplating another defeat.

The game was sown up when Kenny Pavey found Miran Burgic who scored his 2nd goal of the season having been without a goal since 2008 due to injury.

BK Hacken 0-1 Mjallby 19th April 2010

BK Hacken's form is now bad after this defeat at home to surprise package Mjallby. BK Hacken, themselves 2009's surprise package were dealt a vital blow when Mostapha El-Kabir struck on 59 minutes for what turned up to be the winner.

Mjallby, their season is going from good to fantastic considering they were just promoted this season. BK Hacken the work starts now to get back in form.

Halmstads 3-0 GAIS 18th April 2010

Halmstads claimed another three points as they ousted GAIS at the Orjans Vall. GAIS came into this clash in good form having won in midweek. Halmstads were fresh from a narrow victory at the Rasunda against AIK.

Anselmo, who has struggled in recent years got his first goal of the season on 42 minutes. The goal came at a bad time for GAIS who were hoping to be level at the break. GAIS came out in the 2nd half looking to level the scores but were kept out by Halmstads as they too looked for that vital 2nd goal.

That 2nd goal did come and it came in the form of Marcus Olsson on with ten minutes of normal time remaining. Olsson was then booked for his celebration but not that it mattered. In stoppage time Emir Kujovic added a third to complete a good day in front of goal for Halmstads and send GAIS back to Goteborg empty handed.

IFK Goteborg 5-1 Elfsborg 18th April 2010

IFK Goteborg turned a new stone this season as they bounced back from a slump in form in style. Elfsborg themselves were on a good run but they were simply no match for IFK today.

It started so well for the visitors as they took a 4th minute lead through Martin Ericsson. But their afternoon began to turn bad as keeper Nathan Coe was sent-off which forced Martin Ericsson off for Joakim Wulff to deputize.

Four minutes later Sebastian Eriksson leveled the scores before Icelandic ace Hjalmar Jonsson put IFK in front on 41 minutes.

Elfsborg were now chasing the game for at least a point and their hopes were dealt a big blow when Jakob Johansson put IFK 3-1 up with nine minutes to go. IFK went on to add a 4th goal with Johansson getting his 2nd of the game three minutes before the end. There was still time for Robin Soder to score his first goal of the season and his first in just under a year. A marvelous day for IFK while Elfsborg will say the sending off of Coe was the turning point.

Lower Leagues kicking off today

Today marks the start of the Lower leagues with Divsion 1 Norra and Sodra kicking off as with Division 2's groups.

Division 1's opening round as some good games in prospect. Sirius will be looking to bounce straight back up after relegation from the Superettan last November while Vasalund will be aiming to do the same. Other sides that could challenge for promotion are Umea and BK Forward in the Norra division while Arameisk Syrianska will be looking for a few upsets this year.

All in all it should be a good season in the 3rd tier of Swedish football with some clubs aiming to achieve a place in the 2011 Superettan. Qviding, relegated from the Superettan last year will be aiming for a first-time promotion back into the 2nd tier.

Division 1 Norra:

Dalkurd v Vasteras SK (Today 16:00)

BK Forward v Valsta Syrianska (Today 17:00)

Hammarby TFF v Grondals (Today 18:30)

Umea v Sirius (Tomorrow 15:30)

Bodens v Carlstad United (Tomorrow 16:00)

Vasalunds v Ostersunds (Tomorrow 16:00)

Syrianska Kerburan v Arameisk Syrianska (Tomorrow 18:00)

Division 1 Sodra:

Ytterby v Rosengard (Today 14:00)

Torslanda v Vastra Frolunda (Today 16:00)

Qviding v Norrby (Today 16:00)

Kristianstads v Varnamo (Tomorrow 16:00)

Husqvarna v Skovde AIK (Tomorrow 16:00)

IK Speipner v Lunds (Tomorrow 16:00)

Limhamn Bunkeflo v IF Sylvia (Tomorrow 17:00)

Round 6 Review

Round 6 being a mid-week round was an opportunity for some sides to recover from last weekend's disappointments.

AIK though were beaten again at home by Halmstads by the odd goal while Djurgarden failed to build on a great result last weekend when they went down 3-1 at Elfsborg.

Helsingborgs continue to set the pace as they strolled to a 3-0 win over bottom side Atvidabergs, still yet to score this season.

Orebro had Alejandro Bedoya to thank as they claimed all three points in a close encounter with IF Brommapojkarna while GAIS were 2-1 victors over Gefle.

Mjallby's fine season continued even though they could only draw 0-0 at home to Kalmar while Trelleborgs recorded their first win of the season.

Malmo continue to stay in touch at the top as they sent BK Hacken crashing to a 3-1 defeat. Round 7 kicks-off on Sunday with IFK Goteborg hosting Elfsborg.

GAIS 2-1 Gefle 15th April 2010

GAIS are turning into a very solid and hard to beat team. They overcame the pressure of Gefle at the Gamla Ullevi to record their 2nd victory at home.

Having beaten AIK here, they were looking to add Gefle to that list and they did. Fredrik Lundgren put them ahead after 22 minutes before Gefle managed to level the scores two minutes before the break thanks to Jonathan Berg.

GAIS' main treat Wanderson put them back in front on 51 minutes and after that Gefle tried to force a point but GAIS held on for another vital win.

Mjallby 0-0 Kalmar 15th April 2010

Mjallby proberly deserved more but in the end they had to settle for a 0-0. Mjallby have taken the league by storm so far this year while Kalmar have struggled this year.

Kalmar might be a small bit disappointed with this as they did have some good chances but their first win will surely come soon. As for Mjallby they continue to win points.

IF Brommapojkarna 0-1 Orebro 15th April 2010

Orebro's home form may have dipped but they are effective on their travels. This was another hard-fought victory over IF Brommapojkarna.

The hosts looked like they would be able to hold out for a draw and maybe nick the win but Orebro had other ideas.

Only one goal settled this game and it came from the rising American star Alejandro Bedoya. Bedoya, who will surely be off to a bigger stage next year made sure of the three points were going back across to Orebro.

Trelleborgs 2-1 IFK Goteborg 15th April 2010

IFK Goteborg's season is turning into a disaster after they dropped more points here as Trelleborgs collected their first win of the season.

Andreas Drugge put the southern club ahead after just three minutes of play before Mattias Adelstam made no mistake on 27 minutes in making it 2-0 to the hosts.

Veteran Thomas Olsson pulled a goal back for IFK but the hosts rallied and held on for their first victory of the season.

Elfsborg 3-1 Djurgarden 15th April 2010

Elfsborg inflicted another blow to Djurgarden on Thursday as they ran out 3-1 winners at the Boras Arena.

It was Djurgarden who struck first though after just four minutes when Johan Oremo found the net which silenced the home crowd. Elfsborg though were level on 17 minutes when Denni Avdic converted his chance. Elfsborg took the lead thanks to Avdic again on 38 minutes which put the home side in front at the break.

With Pa Tembo Touray off with injury, Tommi Vaiho pulled off a couple of key saves. Vaiho was beaten on 56 minutes as Martin Ericsson strolled home to secured the points for the home side.

AIK 0-1 Halmstads 14th April 2010

No question about the biggest disappointment so far in 2010. AIK can't buy a win at the moment and this was another disappointing showing in front of their own fans.

But AIK will feel hard done by in this game. Halmstads have been pretty much hot and cold this season so far but this result is certainly a hot moment. They closed AIK down well and it wasn't surprising that it took until the final minute for Halmstads to nick all three points. Jonas Gudni Saevarsson with the killer winner in the champions' backyard.

AIK stay in the relegation zone after this result while Halmstads are creeping up on the European hopefuls.

Malmo 3-1 BK Hacken 14th April 2010

Malmo remain 2nd in the table after a 3-1 victory over BK Hacken. This was a good game between two sides with Europe possibly on their minds.

It took just nine minutes for Edward Ofere to send Malmo on their way but BK Hacken managed to force an equalizer on 25 minutes when Paulinho lived up to his Brazilian standard.

Eleven minutes into the 2nd half Malmo hit the front thanks to a strike from Daniel Andersson. The three points were secured when U-21 international Guillermo Molins stroked home number three to complete a 3-1 victory and a good day for Malmo. BK Hacken though are losing form.

Atvidabergs 0-3 Helsingborgs 14th April 2010

Bottom against top and there was only one outcome in this game. Atvidabergs, bottom and haven't scored yet this season in the league against Helsingborgs with just two points dropped from a possible eighteen.

Scoring started on 36 minutes when Christoffer Andersson found the net in front of the 3,294 in the Kopparvallen. Just seconds into the 2nd half Andersson got his 2nd of the night which effectively sealed the result.

It wasn't until the last minute that Erik Sundin put the icing on the cake for Helsingborgs with a fine finish to send the Helsingborgs faithful back west with all three points.

Round 5 Review

A good weekend for Djurgarden as they finally got their first win of the season with a convincing 3-0 victory over Trelleborgs.

Malmo overcame Kalmar in an entertaining game while BK Hacken were held by bottom club Atvidabergs. Champions AIK were in Gefle while IFK Goteborg were held by IF Brommapojkarna. Orebro despite being at home were beaten by GAIS and Halmstads were another side to feel the pinch at home as Mjallby continue their flying start by beating them 2-1.

Helsingborgs continue to lead the table as they overcame potential title challengers Elfsborg 2-1. Overall an entertaining round of games. We have a midweek round this week with round 6 kicking off tomorrow night and Thursday night.

Djurgarden 3-0 Trelleborgs 12th April 2010

Djurgarden got their victory they were searching for as they thumped Trelleborgs 3-0 at the Stadion on Mondya night.

A tense home crowd were celebrating on 37 minutes when Johan Oremo put the hosts ahead with the Trelleborgs defense at sea.

Djurgarden were 2-0 up just after an hour when Prince Ikpe Ekong finished off Hrvoje Milic's assist. Christer Yussif and Joakim Sjohage were introduced by the visitors to salvage something from the game, instead Djurgarden got a third on 81 minutes thanks to Sharbel Touma's first goal of the season.

A good victory for Djurgarden while Trelleborgs, their first win still has to come. Djurgarden up to 10th while Trelleborgs are in the relegation/promotion play-off spot.

Orebro 0-2 GAIS 12th April 2010

Just like Mjallby, GAIS left the Behrn Arena with all three points in the bag. Orebro have been on a mixed run so far this season and this was another shock home result.

GAIS' much admired Brazilian ace Wanderson put the Goteborg side ahead after 37 minutes, a lead that GAIS would defend for the entire 2nd half.

Orebro have changed in recent years and under Sixten Bostrom they do like an attacking style which was used in the 2nd half but GAIS were holding on to a priceless victory.

As Orebro attacked, GAIS hit them a sucker punch in added time when Wanderson teed up Aram Khalili, just on as a sub three minutes before who wrapped up the game with the second goal for a 2-0 win.

IFK Göteborg 1-1 IF Brommapojkarna 11th April 2010

IFK Goteborg's poor start continues as they were held to a 1-1 draw by IF Brommapojkarna at the Gamla Ullevi.

IFK Goteborg were in front after just 7 minutes when Par Eriksson scored as IF Brommapojakrna fell asleep. IF Brommapojkarna didn't drop their level of performance and on 37 minutes to leveled thanks to Imad Chhadeh's goal.

The result means IFK Goteborg are eight points off top spot after five games while IF Brommapojkarna are 7th with six points.

Gefle 1-0 AIK 11th April 2010

Gefle recorded a 1-0 success over AIK at the Stromvallen as the Gavle side continue to impress. AIK however their season is going from bad to ugly after another crushing defeat.

It was Alexander Gerndt's 15th minute goal that did the damage here to leave AIK in the relegation zone.

Gefle's win means they are in 5th with ten points after five games while AIK are 15th with two points and no victory to show for their five games.

Kalmar 2-3 Malmo 11th April 2010

Traditionally this is always a thrilling fixture and this one did not disappoint. A thrilling game got off to a flyer when Abiola Dauda put the hosts in front after 12 minutes. It took Malmo just four minutes to reply as Edward Ofere got his 2010 season off and running with a cool finish.

Tobias Eriksson found the net seconds afterwards as Kalmar responded immediately. Brazilian Wilton Figueiredo leveled for the visitors on 53 minutes before Markus Halsti put them in front five minutes later. That is how it finished as Malmo go 2nd behind Helsingborgs while Kalmar stay in the bottom half without a victory.

Halmstads 1-2 Mjallby 11th April 2010

Mjallby continue to defy the odds as they collected all three points as Halmstads slumped to another defeat at home.

Halmstads have not had a happy time so far this season and it got worse today. It was the Orjans Vall outfit who took the lead thanks to Jose Sise on 16 minutes. However Mjallby leveled on 28 minutes when Daniel Nicklasson managed to find the net with his first goal of the season. Two minutes before the break Mjallby took the lead as David Lofquist pounced.

Halmstads stay mid-table but Mjallby are up to 4th on ten points after this victory.

Helsingborgs 2-1 Elfsborg 11th April 2010

Helsingborgs returned to the top of the table as the ousted Elfsborg at the Olympia on Sunday lunch-time.

Having dropped to 2nd after BK Hacken's draw last night, Helsingborgs returned to pole position. Ardian Gashi gave the hosts the perfect start to the second half with his strike but it was cancelled out by Denni Avdic who had Emir Bajrami to thank for the assist on the hour-mark.

Three minutes later Markus Holgersson's goal saw Helsingborgs retake the lead and despite some pressure they held out for a 2-1 success.

BK Hacken 0-0 Atvidabergs 10th April 2010

Stalemate at the Rambergsvallen as Atvidabergs collected their 2nd draw in two games. BK Hacken went top albeit for 24 hours as Helsingborgs were playing today.

The result although keeps BK Hacken top will be disappointing for both as chances were squandered. Atvidabergs, the wait for their first goal of the new campaign continues.

Superettan Preview

The Superettan begins on Saturday with two games. Falkenbergs host Jonkoping Sodra while newly promoted Degerfors go to Henrik Larsson's Landskrona BoIS.

As for the two relegated sides from the Allsvenskan in 2009, Hammarby start life in the 2nd tier with a trip to Angelholm on Tuesday night. Orgryte are at home to Vasby United as they look to bounce back up to the Allsvenskan at the first attempt.

The two furtherest northern clubs do battle as IK Brage go to GIF Sundsvall. GIF Sundsvall may be an outside bet for promotion but IFK Norrkoping struggled last year and may be among the names in the frame for promotion. Hammarby will be favourites to win the league but the likes of Angelholm, Jonkoping and Ljungskile could spring a surprise or two.

As for relegation well IK Brage will be favourites to make a return to the 3rd tier while Degerfors struggled badly when relegated from the Superettan two years ago. Falkenbergs and FC Trollhatten are normally in the mix but have experience of peaking at the right time to move clear. Vasby United may also be among the names in the bottom of the table.

Round 4 Review

Round 4 bought an end to the 100% win record of both Helsingborgs and BK Hacken at the top of the table. But despite those points lost they are still 2 points clear of Malmo who themselves are having a good start to the season.

IFK Goteborg and Djurgarden shared the points in the big derby at the Gamla Ullevi while Atvidabergs won their first point of the season at home to Kalmar.

Orebro held firm against the champions at the Rasunda while IF Brommapojkarna recorded their first victory of the season at home to GAIS.

After four games, BK Hacken, Helsingborgs, Malmo and Elfsborg are all unbeaten while Atvidabergs, AIK, Djurgarden, Kalmar and Trelleborgs are still looking for their first victories. On that note the only team not to draw a game this season so far is Orebro who have two games won and two games lost in their four games so far.

Just ten goals were scored around round 4 which may not have had a high entertainment in relation to goals but those ten goals were important in some of the games.

Atvidabergs 0-0 Kalmar 6th April 2010

Atvidabergs are finally off and running as they won their first point of the season after four attempts. The visitors have struggled so far this season with no victory as of yet and are just above the drop zone. The 2008 champions though did have chances to come away from the Kopparvallen with all three points.

Atvidabergs held firm and despite having yet to score in the Allsvenskan since winning promotion they have finally got off the mark which will raise confidence.

Elfsborg 0-0 BK Hacken 6th April 2010

BK Hacken held Elfsborg as they continued their impressive and so far unbeaten start to the season. Elfsborg, themselves unbeaten had chances to win but couldn't find a way past a well organized BK Hacken side.

BK Hacken, surprise packages last year could well go on and repeat that feat as they are level at the top of the table. Elfsborg their record of eight goals in two games came to a halt as a result of this 0-0 shutout.

Malmo 1-1 Halmstads 6th April 2010

Malmo preserved their unbeaten start to the season but will see this as two points dropped considering both Helsingborgs and BK Hacken dropped points at the top. Malmo fell behind early in the 2nd half when Michael Gorlitz struck to give Halmstads an unlikely lead.

Malmo though are hard to beat at home and continued to pile on the pressure which ultimately lead to them drawing level. Robert Ahman-Persson, scorer of two last week got another on 71 minutes which keeps Malmo in 3rd two points behind both Helsingborgs and BK Hacken. Halmstads a good point won in a difficult stadium.

IFK Göteborg 1-1 Djurgarden 6th April 2010

The big match of the round and it was a surprise result really. Djurgarden have failed to hit the ground running this season while IFK Goteborg haven't looked anything like the side that beat Kalmar on day 1.

To the surprise of the home crowd it was the struggling visitors who took the lead on 16 minutes with Philip Hellquist the scorer. IFK Goteborg were determined not to lose to their rivals and kept up the pressure before Djurgarden buckled. 56 minutes gone and Jakob Johansson leveled the scores at 1-1.

Both sides had a couple of chances after that but the draw will please Djurgarden more as they now have something to build on while IFK Goteborg know they are falling behind in the race for the title already.

IF Brommapojkarna 1-0 GAIS 6th April 2010

IF Brommapojkarna did enough to see off GAIS at the Grimsta IP on Tuesday. GAIS, who had beaten champions AIK 3-1 a few weeks ago were a shadow of that side.

Just the one goal to decide this match and it was Joakim Runnemo's strike on 50 minutes that clinched the three points for the hosts.

GAIS are two points clear of the drop zone and as for IF Brommapojkarna, their first victory of the season moves them up to 8th.

Trelleborgs 0-0 Helsingborgs 5th April 2010

Helsingborgs lost their 100% win record but do go a point clear of BK Hacken, who play later. Trelleborgs held firm against an in-form Helsingborgs side.

Trelleborgs were good value for their point and could've nicked all three had they been a bit more sharper in front of goal.

Recent new signing Erik Edman played well and showed his experience from playing abroad. A point each as Helsingborgs go top for the time being at least.

Mjallby 1-3 Gefle 5th April 2010

Mjallby were bought down to earth with a bang as they went down 3-1 to Gefle. It was the visitors who took control of this game. Gefle were ahead after 23 minutes when Jonas Lantto fired past Mattias Asper.

Lantto turned provider on 47 minutes as Alexander Gerndt made it 2-0 to the visitors. On 54 minutes a long punt up forward from Mattias Hugosson was met by Gerndt who made it 3-0 to Gefle.

Twenty minutes later in-form Mjallby striker Marcus Ekenberg pulled a goal back for 3-1 but there was no miracle comeback and Mjallby slump to defeat. Gefle a good victory down south.

AIK 0-1 Orebro 5th April 2010

Orebro held on for a hard-fought victory at the expense of defending champions AIK. AIK came into the game on the back of a disastrous start to the season and we out for a win here.

It was Kim Olsen who scored what proved to be the winner on 24 minutes that gave Orebro all three points here.

Nordin Gerzic was sent-off a minute from time for a 2nd yellow card but Orebro held on for a good win. AIK the misery continues.

Round 3 review

Round three ended with both BK Hacken and Helsingborgs continuing their perfect starts to the season with nine points from nine. BK Hacken were 4-2 victors over Trelleborgs while Helsingborgs overcame the presence of IFK Goteborg 2-0.

Elsewhere defending champions AIK remain without a victory after a surprising 3-1 loss away to GAIS. AIK haven't hit the ground yet and are just two places above the play-off zone with just two points.

One team that have hit the ground running are Mjallby. The newly-promoted side went to Orebro and won 2-0 in a ground where it is tough to get any result. Fellow newly promoted side Atvidabergs are rock bottom with no points and haven't found the net yet. They were thumped 4-0 at Halmstads.

Elfsborg were held 2-2 by the fighting spirit of Kalmar. The 2008 champions are in the relegation play-off zone after three games but certainly there is more to come from them.

Malmo are in good shape as they moved up to 3rd after victory at Gefle. The Southerners are enjoying a good start and hopefully it will continue.

Looking ahead to round 4, Malmo will look to get more points at home to Halmstads. Orebro go to AIK while two big names in Swedish football lock horns in the Gamla Ullevi as IFK Goteborg take on Djurgarden.

Mjallby host Gefle looking to continue their surprisingly great start to the season while Helsingborgs put their perfect start on the line in Trelleborgs. Likewise BK Hacken who face a stern test in Boras against an Elfsborg side that have scored eight goals in their last two games.

Winless Atvidabergs host Kalmar with both sides looking for their first victories of the season.

Djurgarden 0-0 IF Brommapojkarna 31st March 2010

Djurgarden had to do with a draw as fellow Stockholm side IF Brommapojkarna kept them at bay. Djurgarden went for a 4-3-3 as they chased victory but were undone by a well organized IF Brommapojkarna side that used a 4-2-3-1.

This result means Djurgarden are still winless after three games with just one point to show for their efforts. IF Brommapojkarna meanwhile have two points but still searching for their first victory of the new campaign.