IF Elfsborg defeated Degerfors IF 2-0 in Allsvenskan on 17 April 2026. L. Ostman opened the scoring in the 13th minute before A. Sigurpálsson sealed the win in the 87th minute.
How did IF Elfsborg control the match?
IF Elfsborg dominated possession with 60 percent compared to Degerfors IF's 40 and created five scoring chances versus none for the visitors. The team registered 13 shots in total, three on target and five blocked, resulting in a shot accuracy of 38 percent and a conversion rate of 15 percent. Degerfors IF managed only one shot on target and a conversion rate of zero percent.
What were the key match statistics?
IF Elfsborg earned eight corners against Degerfors IF's six and had three shots off target, matching the opposition's count. Despite five blocked shots from IF Elfsborg and three from Degerfors IF, there were no goals from rebounds or woodwork. Both teams recorded zero offsides, zero penalties and zero saves for IF Elfsborg's goalkeeper, while Degerfors IF was credited with three saves.
How did discipline shape the outcome?
IF Elfsborg completed the match without any yellow or red cards, while Degerfors IF received two yellow cards but no reds. With eleven fouls from IF Elfsborg and twelve from Degerfors IF, the duel balance was even, but the home side's efficiency in both defense and attack proved decisive.
What does this mean for IF Elfsborg's season?
The victory bolsters IF Elfsborg's standing in Allsvenskan where they currently sit fifth with 28 points from 18 games (7 wins, 7 draws, 4 losses) and a goal difference of +6 after scoring 25 and conceding 19 goals. The team is 14 points behind league leaders Sirius and has recent form DWWWL. Their next fixture is away to Sirius on 18 October 2026, and they will miss the injured Per Frick. Follow updates on our standings and injuries pages.
