HJK Helsinki and KuPS play to a 2–2 draw in Veikkausliiga match

HJK Helsinki and KuPS played to a 2–2 draw in a Veikkausliiga match on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The result leaves both teams tied in the standings for second and third place.

Liam Möller scored for HJK Helsinki in the 53rd minute to give the home side a 1–0 lead. However, KuPS responded quickly, with Petteri Pennanen scoring from a corner kick to put KuPS ahead 2–1. HJK Helsinki eventually secured the draw after Teemu Pukki entered the game with 20 minutes remaining, assisting Nikolai Alho to level the score.

Following the match, KuPS head coach Miika Nuutinen expressed dissatisfaction with the result despite the draw, noting that the team had opportunities to win. HJK Helsinki coach Joonas Rantanen criticized his team's first-half performance, citing excessive passing that lacked depth.