Match significance
Örebro SK faces Sollentuna FK in the second and decisive qualifying round for the 2027 Svenska Cupen. The winner advances to the group stage, while the loser ends its cup run. Örebro, sitting second-to-bottom in Superettan with 16 points after 19 matches, must break a five-match winless streak to gain a positive turn in the season.
Match details
Kickoff is at 18:30 on Sollentunavallen. The broadcast starts on Expressen Livesport at 18:00 and can be watched with a +Allt subscription. No linear TV channel has been confirmed.
Örebro SK’s situation
Örebro has won only three league matches and has a goal difference of 18-31. The last match ended 3-3 against Brage, with Rasmus Wiedesheim-Paul scoring twice. Wiedesheim-Paul has recently netted against Värnamo and is a player to watch. Captain Kalle Holmberg has also scored many cup goals. Injuries leave Jacob Ouro Ortmark, Hampus Söderström, and Lowe Astvald out, and Ahmed Yasin is on the sidelines.
Sollentuna FK’s form
Sollentuna sits 12th in Ettan Norra after 17 matches, having won three times. They beat FC Järfälla 2-1 in the most recent league game. In the cup they won 5-0 against Viggbyholms IK in the first round. Oskar Käck, who previously played for Örebro, scored in the 5-0 win and can now face his former club.
Personal story
Oskar Käck scored the 2-0 goal in Örebro’s 2-0 win over Sollentuna in August 2024. Now playing for Sollentuna, he may try to reverse the outcome. His presence adds an extra dimension to the match.
Conclusion
Örebro must break its winless streak and secure a crucial victory to earn a spot in the group stage. Sollentuna enjoys home advantage and can exploit Örebro’s form problems. The match presents a clear opportunity for both teams to influence their respective seasons.
