IK Sävahof kept their unbeaten run intact with a 47:25 win over Stenungssund in the Swedish Cup on Saturday. The hosts, now top of their section with three wins from three, had already beaten their opponents 50:20 just three days earlier. And here's the thing — when a team wins by such margins so close together, it tells you something about the gap between them.
Stenungssund have not featured in competitive matches since September 2023, a fact that may explain the disparity on the scoreboard. Sävahof, by contrast, have been playing regularly and clearly have the sharper edge. To be fair, the result does not tell the full story of how one-sided the encounters were, but the numbers speak for themselves.
The Swedish Cup fixture served as preparation for both sides, though the stakes were different. Sävahof are building momentum under pressure, while Stenungssund are still finding their rhythm. The home side's only previous loss this season came against Ikast in a 29:37 defeat, suggesting they can be competitive against stronger opposition when conditions are right.
What stands out is the consistency of Sävahof's approach across different opponents. They have beaten Skara Women in multiple encounters, won away at Stenungssund, and now maintained their perfect record at home. The cup match was not about survival — it was about getting minutes and testing patterns.
Stenungssund's recent history shows they have struggled against Swedish opposition in women's handball. Their last two competitive results before the 2026 season were narrow defeats to Kärna and Kroppskultur. The gap in competitive experience between the two sides was evident throughout both meetings this week.
Sävahof's six points from three games put them clear at the top of their section. The goal difference alone — 106 goals scored, 122 conceded across three matches — suggests they can be vulnerable defensively despite their attacking output. But for now, they are the team to beat in this group.