Ilves 1-2 HJK Helsinki
Updated
HJK Helsinki won: Ilves 1-2 HJK Helsinki in the Finland, Veikkausliiga (Round 22) on Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at Tammelan stadion, Tampere. Ilves goals: Kalle Wallius 59'. HJK Helsinki goals: Alexander Ring 57' (pen), Mads Borchers 73'. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Alexander Ring (8.6).
Match report
HJK Helsinki beat Ilves 2-1
HJK Helsinki edged Ilves 2-1 away from home at Tammelan stadion on Monday 31 August in the Finland, Veikkausliiga.
Alexander Ring put HJK Helsinki ahead from the penalty spot on 57' (0-1), Kalle Wallius levelled for Ilves on 59' (1-1) and Mads Borchers restored HJK Helsinki's lead on 73' (1-2).
Ilves had 43% of the ball, shots were 9-19 (4-4 on target).
Alexander Ring (HJK) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 3,719. Referee: Amir Hajizadeh.
Match stats
| Ilves | HJK Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Total shots | 9 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 37 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 335 (82%) | 466 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 9 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 14 |
| Shots outside box | 5 | 5 |
Lineups
Ilves (3-4-3): Faris Krkalic, Ville Kumpu, Sauli Väisänen, Tatu Miettunen, Oliver Pettersson, Lauri Ala-Myllymäki, Jesse Kilo, Kalle Wallius, Maksim Stjopin, Teemu Hytönen, Anton Popovitch
HJK Helsinki (4-4-2): Matej Markovic, Kaius Simojoki, Ville Tikkanen, Till Cissokho, Leonel Montano, Liam Möller, Alexander Ring, Pyry Mentu, Martin Kirilov, Teemu Pukki, Alfie Cicale
Key events
- 14' · Substitution · Goudouss Bamba for Oliver Pettersson (Ilves)
- 23' · Yellow card · Martin Kirilov (HJK Helsinki)
- 55' · Yellow card · Faris Krkalic (Ilves)
- 57' · Goal · Alexander Ring (HJK Helsinki)
- 59' · Goal · Kalle Wallius (Ilves)
- 69' · Substitution · Oskari Multala for Tatu Miettunen (Ilves)
- 69' · Substitution · Elias Tamminen for Lauri Ala-Myllymäki (Ilves)
- 73' · Substitution · Mads Borchers for Martin Kirilov (HJK Helsinki)
- 73' · Substitution · Lassi Lappalainen for Alfie Cicale (HJK Helsinki)
- 73' · Goal · Mads Borchers (HJK Helsinki)
- 77' · Substitution · Mouhamed Guèye for Alexander Ring (HJK Helsinki)
- 82' · Substitution · Hamidou Coulibaly for Jesse Kilo (Ilves)
- 82' · Substitution · Yiandro Raap for Teemu Hytönen (Ilves)
- 87' · Substitution · Nikolai Alho for Pyry Mentu (HJK Helsinki)
- 87' · Substitution · Jere Kallinen for Lassi Lappalainen (HJK Helsinki)
All-time head-to-head
33 league meetings since 2015: Ilves 7, draws 9, HJK Helsinki 17.
Questions
Who won Ilves vs HJK Helsinki?
HJK Helsinki won, 1-2 (Finland, Veikkausliiga) on Mon, 31 Aug 2026.
When and where is Ilves vs HJK Helsinki?
Mon, 31 Aug 2026, 16:00 UTC at Tammelan stadion, Tampere, Finland, Veikkausliiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Ilves and HJK Helsinki?
In 33 league meetings since 2015: Ilves 7 wins, 9 draws, HJK Helsinki 17 wins (goals 37-58).