Vimmerby HC saw off Kalmar 4:3 in a club friendly match on Wednesday, September 3, 2026. The hosts took the points in what proved to be a tight encounter, ending a run of mixed results for both sides.
And here's the thing — the two teams had crossed paths just weeks earlier. On August 14, Kalmar came out on top 4:2 against Vimmerby at home, so there was something personal about this rematch. To be fair, neither side has been particularly consistent of late.
Vimmerby's recent form reads like a rollercoaster. They beat Oskarshamn 2:1 on August 12, followed by a win over Västervik IK 3:1. Then came two heavy defeats to Nybro — 2:9 and 3:4 — before this victory. By then, you'd expect some pressure to find them.
Kalmar's situation mirrors that unevenness. A 6:1 hammering of Tingsryd on August 26 suggested momentum, but they've since lost to Oskarshamn 3:4 and Karlskrona 2:5. A narrow 2:1 win over Malmö Redhawks offered little comfort. The support of the fans could be called devoted, but that is an assessment, not a fact.
Without detailed match events to work with, the scoreline tells the whole story. Four goals for Vimmerby, three for Kalmar — the difference came down to who took their chances. The clean-sheet run came to an end for both sides, but the hosts will take the result.
The friendly serves as preparation, though preparation with teeth. Both teams know they have work to do if they want to build consistency. Vimmerby now hold the momentum in this particular rivalry, if only for a day.