Malmö FF held to 0-0 draw by Piteå IF ahead of upcoming Allsvenskan clash

Malmö FF opened their first home game after the summer break at Eleda Stadion against Piteå IF, ending in a goalless stalemate. The match featured early chances from both sides, a missed penalty‑shot by Mia Persson, and several shots that struck the posts. Goalkeeper Elza Strazdiņa made multiple saves for Piteå, while Malmö’s keeper also kept a clean sheet despite pressure from Matilda Ekblom and Zecira Musovic. Wilma Carlsson was forced off during warm‑up and was replaced by Courtney Nevin; new signing Hlin Eiriksdottir started against her former club.

The club will host BP in the next Allsvenskan round on 2 August 2026. Malmö sit eighth in the league with 20 points, having recorded wins over Degerfors IF and IFK Göteborg, a draw with Kalmar FF, and recent defeats to IF Elfsborg. The upcoming fixture will be broadcast on TV4 Play, with a kickoff time of 14:00. Coach Leo Cavallius highlighted the need to improve ball possession and defensive solidity as the team seeks to climb the table.