IF Elfsborg 2-1 Djurgårdens IF
Updated
IF Elfsborg won: IF Elfsborg 2-1 Djurgårdens IF in the Allsvenskan (Round 4) on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at Borås Arena, Borås. IF Elfsborg goals: Frederik Ihler 25' (pen), Jacob Rinne 88' (og). Djurgårdens IF goals: Piotr Johansson 19'. Expected goals: 1.73-2.39. Possession: 24-76. Player of the match: Piotr Johansson (8.1).
Match report
IF Elfsborg beat Djurgårdens IF 2-1
IF Elfsborg came from behind to beat Djurgårdens IF 2-1 at Borås Arena on Wednesday 22 April in Allsvenskan.
Piotr Johansson put Djurgårdens IF ahead on 19' (0-1), Frederik Ihler levelled for IF Elfsborg from the penalty spot on 25' (1-1) and an own goal by Jacob Rinne restored IF Elfsborg's lead on 88' (2-1).
A late own goal proved decisive.
IF Elfsborg had 24% of the ball, shots were 9-19 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.73-2.39. Djurgårdens IF created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Piotr Johansson (Djurgården) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 9,426. Referee: Granit Maqedonci.
Match stats
| IF Elfsborg | Djurgårdens IF | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 24 | 76 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.73 | 2.39 |
| Total shots | 9 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 33 |
| Big chances | 2 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 135 (65%) | 619 (91%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 9 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 13 |
Lineups
IF Elfsborg (3-4-3): Isak Pettersson, Sebastian Holmén, Rasmus Wikström, Thomas Isherwood, Simon Hedlund, Júlíus Magnússon, Simon Olsson, Niklas Hult, Frederik Ihler, Taylor Silverholt, Ari Sigurpálsson
Djurgårdens IF (4-2-3-1): Jacob Rinne, Piotr Johansson, Miro Tenho, Mikael Marqués, Max Larsson, Peter Langhoff, Matias Siltanen, Joel Asoro, Bo Åsulv Hegland, Patric Åslund, Kristian Lien
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Júlíus Magnússon (IF Elfsborg)
- 19' · Goal · Piotr Johansson (Djurgårdens IF)
- 24' · Yellow card · Matias Siltanen (Djurgårdens IF)
- 25' · Goal · Frederik Ihler (IF Elfsborg)
- 29' · Yellow card · Joel Asoro (Djurgårdens IF)
- 30' · Yellow card · Frederik Ihler (IF Elfsborg)
- 62' · Substitution · Frode Aronsson for Ari Sigurpálsson (IF Elfsborg)
- 62' · Substitution · Gottfrid Rapp for Frederik Ihler (IF Elfsborg)
- 62' · Yellow card · Jani Honkavaara (Djurgårdens IF)
- 63' · Substitution · Jeppe Okkels for Joel Asoro (Djurgårdens IF)
- 63' · Substitution · Hampus Finndell for Peter Langhoff (Djurgårdens IF)
- 71' · Substitution · Rufai Mohammed for Sebastian Holmén (IF Elfsborg)
- 78' · Substitution · Ahmed Saeed for Patric Åslund (Djurgårdens IF)
- 84' · Substitution · Leo Östman for Taylor Silverholt (IF Elfsborg)
- 84' · Substitution · Oskar Fallenius for Bo Åsulv Hegland (Djurgårdens IF)
- 84' · Substitution · Ludvig Richtnér for Niklas Hult (IF Elfsborg)
- 88' · Goal · Jacob Rinne (IF Elfsborg)
- 89' · Yellow card · Thomas Isherwood (IF Elfsborg)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 2012: IF Elfsborg 12, draws 9, Djurgårdens IF 9.
Questions
Who won IF Elfsborg vs Djurgårdens IF?
IF Elfsborg won, 2-1 (Allsvenskan) on Wed, 22 Apr 2026.
When and where is IF Elfsborg vs Djurgårdens IF?
Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 17:00 UTC at Borås Arena, Borås, Allsvenskan.
What is the head-to-head record between IF Elfsborg and Djurgårdens IF?
In 30 league meetings since 2012: IF Elfsborg 12 wins, 9 draws, Djurgårdens IF 9 wins (goals 42-32).