# Swedish women's football developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-womens-football-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-26T15:22:51.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Recent developments in Swedish women's football include IF Elfsborg qualifying for the Svenska Cupen group stage for the first time following a 3-0 victory over Alingsås IF. Goals were scored by Stina Jensen, Izabella Bergström, and Ellen Nilsson.

In league play, Eskilstuna secured a 2-1 win against BP, a result that complicates BP's efforts to secure an Allsvenskan spot for 2027. Additionally, VSK Fotboll ended their Division 1 season with a 2-2 draw against Älvsjö AIK FF. Following the conclusion of the season, it was announced that Scott Swainston will succeed Rasmus Lindemann as head coach in November.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: AIK and Elfsborg draw 2–2 in Allsvenskan clash

AIK and IF Elfsborg shared the points in a 2–2 Allsvenskan draw at Strawberry Arena, featuring a 90th-minute equalizer by Wikström.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swedish-womens-football-eskilstuna-and-lvsj-secure-victories

### 2026-10-08: IF Elfsborg women qualify for Svenska Cupen group stage

IF Elfsborg's women's team secured a historic qualification for the Svenska Cupen group stage after defeating Alingsås IF 3-0.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/if-elfsborg-women-qualify-for-svenska-cupen-group-stage

---
Cite as: Swedish women's football developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-womens-football-developments