BK Häcken played out a goalless draw away against GAIS in the Allsvenskan, as reported by Hallands Nyheter. Simultaneously, the women's team received a tough draw for the Champions League group stage, according to Aftonbladet.
How did the match against GAIS unfold?
Neither team managed to break the deadlock in the match at Gamla Ullevi. Hallands Nyheter noted that both the home side GAIS and the visiting Häcken lacked sharpness in the final third. The result means Häcken remain in fourth place in the Allsvenskan table for now. The team has two wins, one draw, and two losses in its last five matches.
The next league match is at home against Mjällby on Friday, September 11. Following that, an away game against top contender Malmö FF awaits on October 18, a key part of the upcoming fixtures. For that match, Häcken will be without midfielder Ben Engdahl and defender Filip Ohman due to injuries, according to the latest injuries report.
Who are the opponents in the Champions League?
Aftonbladet revealed that the women's team's first Champions League group stage campaign will be extremely demanding. The draw placed Häcken in the same group as French powerhouse Lyon and English giants Chelsea. Lyon features former Häcken players Elma Junttila Nelhage and the injured Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, while Chelsea has Nathalie Björn.
Manchester City, with Andrée Jeglertz as manager, is also an opponent. Captain Anna Anvegård commented on the draw to Aftonbladet. "It will be several tough matches against good opponents, but it's always fun to be part of these occasions," she said. The tournament is played in a league format with 18 teams, and matches run from September 22 to December 16.
What is the team's form heading into the autumn?
A look at recent results shows mixed form. According to data from Fox Sports, Häcken most recently lost 3-1 at home to Västerås. Before that, they had a clear 3-0 away win against Sirius. The team's attack is still led by Gustav Lindgren, who, according to the same source, has nine goals so far this season.
To keep track of individual statistics, supporters can follow the development on our stats page. The team's table position, fourth place, can also be closely monitored in the standings. The upcoming matches against Mjällby and Malmö FF will be crucial to maintaining or improving that position.
When does the Champions League campaign begin?
The historic Champions League venture for the women's team begins in three weeks. Aftonbladet reported that the complete schedule with exact dates and kick-off times will be published this Saturday. Each team plays three home and three away matches in the group stage.
The top four teams in the overall league table advance directly to the quarter-finals. Teams placing between fifth and twelfth enter a play-off round for the last 16. The final for the 2026/2027 season is scheduled for the last weekend of May in Warsaw. Ahead of this huge challenge, the entire squad, including key players listed on the squad page, is vital.
Häcken qualified directly for the group stage after defeating Hammarby in the Europa Cup final last season. The next competitive match for the men's team is at home at Bravida Arena against Mjällby on September 11 at 19:00.
