IF Elfsborg played a strong match against Degerfors and won with 1-0. Sam Larsson scored a penalty and was one of the strongest players on the pitch. Viktor Andersson received a rating of 4 and was critical of his own play. He said: "can't be blamed for the goal". August Erlingmark was captain and was close to keeping a clean sheet. Hjörtur Hermansson received a rating of 4 and was one of the strongest in midfield. Noah Tolf had a strong defensive performance and made a "monsterhemjobb" to stop Östman. Oliver Månsson played alongside David Kruse and was not ready for a lone six role yet. David Kruse was stable in midfield and "stable, trygg with the ball". Sam Larsson was IF Elfsborg's number 10 and star player and scored a penalty. Adam Bergmark Wiberg played as a left-back and was one of the strongest in the backline. Sebastian Clemmensen played as a striker and was one of the strongest in the attack. Tobias Heintz was critical of his own play and said he was a "hackkyckling" on social media. He missed several big chances that were decisive for the match outcome. IF Elfsborg had a weak first half but improved in the second. Coach Billborn left his position during the match. IF Elfsborg now has 28 points in Allsvenskan and is in fifth place. They have won seven matches and have 19 conceded goals. Their next match is against Sirius on October 18. Per Frick is currently injured.