2021 in Swedish football
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| Season | 2021 | |||
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| Men's football | ||||
| Allsvenskan | Malmö FF | |||
| Svenska Cupen | Hammarby | |||
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The 2021 season was the 124th season of competitive football in Sweden. The men's team failed to qualify for the World Cup 2022, and the women's team qualified for the Women's World Cup 2023.
Men's football
2021 Allsvenskan
Main article: 2021 Allsvenskan
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malmö FF (C) | 30 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 58 | 30 | +28 | 59 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | AIK | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 45 | 25 | +20 | 59 | Qualification for the Europa Conference League second qualifying round |
| 3 | Djurgårdens IF | 30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 46 | 30 | +16 | 57 | |
| 4 | IF Elfsborg | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 51 | 35 | +16 | 55 | |
| 5 | Hammarby IF | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 54 | 41 | +13 | 53 | |
| 6 | Kalmar FF | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 41 | 39 | +2 | 47 | |
| 7 | IFK Norrköping | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 45 | 41 | +4 | 44 | |
| 8 | IFK Göteborg | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 42 | 39 | +3 | 41 | |
| 9 | Mjällby AIF | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 34 | 27 | +7 | 38 | |
| 10 | Varbergs BoIS | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 35 | 38 | −3 | 37 | |
| 11 | IK Sirius | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 39 | 53 | −14 | 37 | |
| 12 | BK Häcken | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 36 | |
| 13 | Degerfors IF | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 34 | 51 | −17 | 34 | |
| 14 | Halmstads BK (R) | 30 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 26 | −5 | 32 | Qualification for the relegation play-offs |
| 15 | Örebro SK (R) | 30 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 23 | 58 | −35 | 18 | Relegation to Superettan |
| 16 | Östersunds FK (R) | 30 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 24 | 59 | −35 | 14 |
Source: svenskfotboll.se (in Swedish)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Play-off
(Note: Play-off is only played if need to decide champion, teams for relegation or UEFA competition and will be played on a neutral ground).
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Play-off
(Note: Play-off is only played if need to decide champion, teams for relegation or UEFA competition and will be played on a neutral ground).
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
2021 Superettan
Main article: 2021 Superettan
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IFK Värnamo (C, P) | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 44 | 29 | +15 | 59 | Promotion to Allsvenskan |
| 2 | GIF Sundsvall (P) | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 46 | 29 | +17 | 53 | |
| 3 | Helsingborgs IF (O, P) | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 47 | 29 | +18 | 48 | Qualification to promotion play-offs |
| 4 | Norrby IF | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 33 | +8 | 48 | |
| 5 | Östers IF | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 33 | 26 | +7 | 46 | |
| 6 | Landskrona BoIS | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 41 | 37 | +4 | 44 | |
| 7 | Trelleborgs FF | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 42 | 39 | +3 | 43 | |
| 8 | Örgryte IS | 30 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 41 | |
| 9 | AFC Eskilstuna | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 40 | |
| 10 | IK Brage | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 40 | 42 | −2 | 39 | |
| 11 | Jönköpings Södra IF | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 34 | 37 | −3 | 38 | |
| 12 | Västerås SK | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 40 | −4 | 36 | |
| 13 | Akropolis IF (R) | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 28 | 44 | −16 | 35 | Qualification to relegation play-offs |
| 14 | GAIS (R) | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 31 | 40 | −9 | 34 | |
| 15 | Vasalunds IF (R) | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 35 | 52 | −17 | 26 | Relegation to Ettan |
| 16 | Falkenbergs FF (R) | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 34 | 55 | −21 | 25 |
Source: svenskfotboll.se (in Swedish)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Women's football
2021 Damallsvenskan
Main article: 2021 Damallsvenskan
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Rosengård (C) | 22 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 54 | 10 | +44 | 57 | Qualification to Champions League second round |
| 2 | BK Häcken | 22 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 53 | 13 | +40 | 47 | |
| 3 | Kristianstads DFF | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 33 | 26 | +7 | 35 | Qualification to Champions League first round |
| 4 | Eskilstuna United DFF | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 35 | |
| 5 | Vittsjö GIK | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 20 | +9 | 32 | |
| 6 | Linköpings FC | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 27 | +6 | 31 | |
| 7 | Hammarby | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40 | 37 | +3 | 31 | |
| 8 | KIF Örebro DFF | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 25 | 43 | −18 | 30 | |
| 9 | Djurgårdens IF | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 38 | −17 | 21 | |
| 10 | AIK | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 48 | −34 | 20 | |
| 11 | Piteå IF | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 38 | −19 | 16 | |
| 12 | Växjö DFF (R) | 22 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 33 | −26 | 11 | Relegation to Elitettan |
Source: svenskfotboll.se
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
2021 Elitettan
Main article: 2021 Elitettan
National teams
Sweden men's national football team
Main article: Sweden men's national football team
Friendlies
Win Draw Loss
Sweden v 
Estonia
| 31 March 2021 (2021-03-31) | Sweden | 1–0 | Estonia | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 17:45 (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Friends Arena Referee:  Marco Fritz (Germany) |
Sweden v 
Finland
| 29 May 2021 (2021-05-29) | Sweden | 2–0 | Finland | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 18:00 (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Friends Arena Referee:  Jakob Kehlet (Denmark) |
Sweden v 
Armenia
| 5 June 2021 (2021-06-05) | Sweden | 3-1 | Armenia | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 20:45 (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Friends Arena Referee: Mattias Gestranius (Finland) |
World Cup 2022 Qualifying
Main article: 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain |
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | +10 | 19 | Qualification for 2022 FIFA World Cup | — | 1–0 | 1–1 | 4–0 | 3–1 | |
| 2 | Sweden |
8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 15 | Advance to play-offs | 2–1 | — | 2–0 | 1–0 | 3–0 | |
| 3 | Greece |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0–1 | 2–1 | — | 1–1 | 1–1 | ||
| 4 | Georgia |
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | −6 | 7 | 1–2 | 2–0 | 0–2 | — | 0–1 | ||
| 5 | Kosovo |
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15 | −10 | 5 | 0–2 | 0–3 | 1–1 | 1–2 | — |
Matches
| Kosovo | 0–3 | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Report (FIFA) Report (UEFA) |
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Euro 2020
Group E
Main article: UEFA Euro 2020 Group E
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Spain (H) |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5 | |
| 3 |  Slovakia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 3 | |
| 4 |  Poland |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 1 |
Matches
Group Stage
| Sweden | 3–2 | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
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Round of 16
Sweden women's national football team
Main article: Sweden women's national football team
2021
Austria 
v 
Sweden
v Sweden
| 19 February 2021 (2021-02-19) FIFA International Friendly | Austria | 1–6 | Sweden | Paola, Malta |
| 15:00 UTC+1 |
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Report | Stadium: Hibernians Stadium Referee: Zuzana Valentová (Slovakia) |
Malta 
v Sweden
v Sweden
| 23 February 2021 (2021-02-23) FIFA International Friendly | Malta | 0–3 | Sweden | Paola, Malta |
| 14:30 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Hibernians Stadium Referee: Maria Ferrieri (Italy) |
Sweden v 
United States
v 
United States
| 10 April 2021 (2021-04-10) FIFA International Friendly | Sweden | 1–1 | United States | Stockholm |
| 19:00 UTC+2 |
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Report | Stadium: Friends Arena Referee: Lina Lehtovaara (Finland) |
Poland 
v Sweden
v Sweden
| 13 April 2021 (2021-04-13) FIFA International Friendly | Poland | 2–4 | Sweden | Łódź, Poland |
| 17:30 UTC+2 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Stadion Miejski Widzewa Referee: Reka Molnar (Hungary) |
Sweden v 
Norway
v 
Norway
| 10 June 2021 (2021-06-10) FIFA International Friendly | Sweden | 1–0 | Norway | Kalmar |
| 18:30 UTC+2 |
|
https://www.svenskfotboll.se/matchfakta/sverige-norge-landskamper-dam-senior/4948264/ Report (Svenskfotboll)] [https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2021/06/10/world/friendly-women/sweden/norway/3496453/ |
Stadium: Guldfågeln Arena Attendance: 500 Referee: Maika Vanderstichel (France) |
Sweden v 
Australia
v 
Australia
| 15 June 2021 (2021-06-15) FIFA International Friendly | Sweden | 0–0 | Australia | Kalmar |
| 18:45 UTC+2 | https://www.svenskfotboll.se/matchfakta/sverige-australien-landskamper-dam-senior/4973278/ Report (Svenskfotboll)] |
Stadium: Guldfågeln Arena Attendance: 500 Referee: Ivana Martinčić (Croatia) |
Sweden v United States
v United States
| 21 July 2021 (2021-07-21) Olympics GS | Sweden | 3–0 | United States | Tokyo, Japan |
| 17:30 UTC+9 |
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Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Tokyo Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan) |
Sweden v Australia
v Australia
| 24 July 2021 (2021-07-24) Olympics GS | Sweden | 4–2 | Australia | Saitama, Japan |
| 17:30 UTC+9 |
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Report (FIFA) |
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Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002 Referee: Edina Alves Batista (Brazil) |
New Zealand 
v Sweden
v Sweden
| 27 July 2021 (2021-07-27) Olympics GS | New Zealand | 0–2 | Sweden | Rifu, Japan |
| 17:00 UTC+9 | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Miyagi Stadium Referee: Laura Fortunato (Argentina) |
Sweden v 
Japan
v 
Japan
| 30 July 2021 (2021-07-30) Olympics QF | Sweden | 3–1 | Japan | Saitama, Japan |
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Report (FIFA) |
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Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002 Attendance: 0 Referee: Lucila Venegas (Mexico) |
Australia v Sweden
v Sweden
| 2 August 2021 (2021-08-2) Olympics SF | Australia | 0–1 | Sweden | Yokohama, Japan |
| Report (FIFA) |
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Stadium: International Stadium Yokohama Referee: Melissa Borjas (Honduras) |
Sweden v 
Canada
v 
Canada
| 6 August 2021 Olympics F | Sweden | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (2–3 p) | Canada | Yokohama, Japan |
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Report (FIFA) | Stadium: International Stadium Yokohama Referee: Anastasia Pustovoitova (Russia) | ||
| Penalties | ||||
References
- ↑ "Sweden vs. Georgia" (JSON). UEFA. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ↑ "Kosovo vs. Sweden" (JSON). UEFA. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ↑ "Sweden vs. Spain" (JSON). UEFA. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ↑ "Greece vs. Sweden" (JSON). UEFA. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ↑ "Sweden vs. Kosovo" (JSON). UEFA. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ↑ "Sweden vs. Greece" (JSON). UEFA. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ↑ "Full Time Summary – Spain v Sweden" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ↑ "Full Time Summary – Sweden v Slovakia" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ↑ "Full Time Summary – Sweden v Poland" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ↑ "Full Time Summary – Sweden v Ukraine" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
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