BK Häcken faces a tough challenge in the Women's Champions League while analysis of the latest Gothenburg derby points to a clear absence. The club has several important matches ahead, including an away fixture against Malmö FF on October 18th, and must manage the current injuries to Ben Engdahl and Filip Ohman.

Who was missed in the derby against GAIS?

Expressen Sport reported that a specific player was clearly missed in BK Häcken's goalless derby against GAIS at Gamla Ullevi. The post-match analysis from the game played on September 5th highlighted how the player's absence affected the team's gameplay. Without naming the individual, Expressen described how Häcken seemed to lack a central piece in their construction.

This comes as the team prepares for an important away match in the Allsvenskan. Fans can follow the team's upcoming schedule on our fixtures page. The meeting with Malmö FF away will be another major challenge for the squad.

What does Häcken's Champions League group look like?

Aftonbladet revealed the tough draw for BK Häcken's women's team in the 2026/27 Champions League. The team landed in a group with European giants Lyon, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Captain Anna Anvegård commented on the draw for Aftonbladet, saying "it will be several tough matches against good opponents, but it's always fun to be part of these occasions."

The tournament is played in a league format with 18 teams, and Häcken qualified directly after defeating Hammarby in the Europa Cup final. The top four teams advance directly to the quarter-finals. Matches are played between September 22nd and December 16th before the knockout stage is drawn. All teams play three home and three away matches.

What are Häcken's immediate challenges?

According to our standings page, Häcken is in a stable position in the Allsvenskan heading into the final matches of the autumn. The team, however, has two important players currently on the injury list. Ben Engdahl and Filip Ohman are both sidelined, putting demands on the squad's depth.

The upcoming match against Degerfors IF, played on October 24th, presents an important opportunity to gather points. Gustav Lindgren leads the team's internal scoring chart with nine goals so far this season. The team's full squad shows what options are available to cover for the injury absences.

What does the draw mean for the women's team's season?

BK Häcken's women's team faces its biggest European challenge ever. In Lyon, former Häcken players Elma Junttila Nelhage and the injured Johanna Rytting Kaneryd await. Chelsea has Nathalie Björn in their squad, while Inter has Olivia Schough. Manchester City is led by Andrée Jeglertz as head coach and Therese Sjögran as sporting director.

The tournament contains 18 of Europe's best teams, including reigning champions Barcelona. The 2027 final will be played on the last weekend of May in Warsaw. For Häcken, the goal is to reach the round of 16, which requires finishing among the top twelve teams in the group stage. The team's performances can be followed more closely on our stats page.

BK Häcken's next Allsvenskan match is away against Malmö FF on October 18th, 2026.