BK Häcken face Malmo FF in a important top-of-the-table clash in the OBOS Damallsvenskan on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The league leaders travel to Eleda Stadion following a comprehensive squad overhaul during the summer transfer window.
The club has strengthened with seven new signings while several key players have departed. Among the new faces are forward Joy Omewa from Nottingham Forest, defender Josefin Rydbrink from Tottenham, and midfielder Pernille Sanvig from Eintracht Frankfurt. Further reinforcements include forwards Julie Steen from Röa Fotball and Maja Bodin from Växjö DFF, along with defender Ella McBride from Providence.
Which key players have left BK Häcken?
The summer window also brought significant losses for BK Häcken. Two of the team's biggest profiles, Felicia Schröder and Monica Jusu Bah, left for Real Madrid and Manchester United respectively. Additional departures include defender Emelie Byrnak to RS Strasbourg, goalkeeper Fanney Inga Birkisdottir to Vålerenga, and forward Paulina Nyström to Leicester.
Despite these changes, BK Häcken remain top of the league. The team has also adjusted their playing style from an extremely direct approach to a more balanced, possession-based game, although their pressing remains a central part of their philosophy. You can check the team's current position in the standings table.
How is MFF preparing for the match?
Malmo FF are coming off a 4-0 win against Trelleborgs FF in the Svenska Cupen on Tuesday. In that match, first-choice goalkeeper Zecira Musovic was rested and is now expected to return against BK Häcken. Kristin Krammer started while Tilde Benilsson had to settle for a place on the bench.
MFF have issues with injuries and suspension, however. Vesna Milivojevic is suspended after receiving her third yellow card in the win against Växjö DFF. Also, Nathalie Hoff Persson, Wilma Carlsson, Nellie Lilja, and Klara Åström remain injured. No MFF player risks suspension from a yellow card in Saturday's match.
Coach Jonas Valfridsson is aware of the challenge. "Of course it's a very tough match." he told Gasetten. He also commented on the team's tactical choices: "We'll see how we solve it. Otherwise there will be no changes to the squad."
What are BK Häcken's current injury problems?
BK Häcken have their own availability issues to manage. According to the latest information, dated September 6, 2026, Ben Engdahl and Filip Ohman are currently sidelined and unavailable for selection. The full injury list can be followed on our injuries page.
Forward Izzy D´Aquila got 30 minutes of playing time in the cup match against Trelleborgs, her longest outing so far after making a few short substitute appearances earlier. Her increased playing time could be important for MFF's offensive options.
The match between MFF and BK Häcken is a direct meeting between two of the league's top teams. BK Häcken won the earlier meeting at Eleda Stadion in the spring, but MFF showed then that they could challenge the league leaders. The team's squad list and current form can be followed more closely on our squad page.
Following this match, BK Häcken are scheduled to play away against MFF again on October 18, 2026, according to the official fixture list.
