IFK Skövde — Karlskrona HF: 36:35, Handbollsligan

IFK Södertälje secured a narrow 36:35 victory over Karlskrona in the opening round of the Handball League on Saturday evening. The hosts held on grimly to claim their first points of the campaign after a match that lasted the full duration.

Both sides arrived at this fixture having drawn their previous encounters, which meant the table would remain evenly balanced at zero points apiece. The result shifts Södertälje into 14th place while Karlskrona stays in 13th, though the gap between them is measured in goals rather than points.

Södertälje's recent form showed inconsistency, with a heavy defeat against Ystad and mixed results against Sövdego. Karlskrona came into the game with similarly uneven performances, losing narrowly to Västerås Irsta in their last outing before this clash.

The one-goal margin suggests the league could prove competitive, with neither side able to stretch the other significantly. Södertälje extended their unbeaten run to two matches, while Karlskrona's draw streak continues but offers little comfort at this stage.

The result leaves both teams with one point each after their first league game, setting up what should be an interesting season ahead. With the standings so evenly matched, the next round will be crucial for establishing any early hierarchy.