IFK Skövde — Falkenbergs FF: 2:2, Svenska Cupen

Falkenberg Win Swedish Cup in Penalty Shootout Drama

Falkenberg claimed the Swedish Cup after a 2:2 draw against IFK Södertälje in extra time, winning 4:2 on penalties. The final took place on August 18, 2026, at the home ground of Södertälje. Both sides traded blows throughout a tense evening that stretched into the 120 minutes before penalties decided the trophy.

L. Beqiri opened the scoring for the hosts in the 41st minute, only for E. Mahisa to level before the break. A. Andersson put Södertälje ahead in the 96th minute, but E. Salihovic equalised for Falkenberg in the 109th. The match went to penalties after both sides failed to find a winner in extra time.

The shootout proved decisive. Falkenberg converted four of their five attempts while Södertälje managed only two goals from their spot-kicks. The away side found an answer when it mattered most, closing out the competition after the deadlock.

Falkenberg controlled 63% of possession and registered 105 attacks across the 120 minutes. Södertälje held 37% possession with 83 attacks. The visitors also kept more corners at 11 to 5 and registered five shots on target compared to two for the hosts.

The result ends Södertälje's cup campaign after they had beaten Jönköping Södra 1:0 in their most recent outing. Falkenberg arrive at the final with a solid run of form, including a 2:0 victory over Norrbü just three days earlier.

Both teams avoided red cards in an eventful 120 minutes. Södertälje picked up three yellow cards while Falkenberg received one. The final goal difference and standings implications remain to be seen in the broader context of the Swedish football season.