Östers IF held to a draw by Elfsborg in top-of-the-table clash

Östers IF shared the points with Elfsborg in a match described as a top meeting, giving the team a draw in its recent run of form.

13 Sep 2026 By Elin Strand · senior correspondent

Östers IF drew with Elfsborg in a top-of-the-table clash. The match ended with the points shared.

The team's recent form shows two wins, one draw and two defeats. They have lost the last two matches, including a 2-1 loss to Falkenbergs FF last week. Sebastian Starke Hedlund scored their only goal in that game from a Dennis Olsson assist.

Next challenge awaits

Focus now turns to the away fixture against IFK Varnamo on September 15. It presents a new opportunity to break the negative trend and pick up points on the road. Östers IF's squad and full schedule can be followed on our squad and fixtures pages.

The manager and players will need to rediscover the form that brought four goals against Högaborg and a win over GIF Sundsvall in August. A solid defensive performance will be key after conceding two goals in each of the recent losses.