Swedish Cup Women· Season 2026
IK Sävehof beat Stenungsunds HK 47–25 in the Swedish Cup second leg at Partille Arena, completing a 97–45 aggregate victory in the 1/16-finals.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Sävehof carried a 30-goal lead into the return leg and showed no signs of easing up. After an early exchange of goals, the hosts pulled clear in the first half and led by a double-digit margin at the break. The second half followed a similar pattern, with Sävehof's relentless attacking tempo proving too much for Stenungsund to contain.
The 47 goals added to the 50 scored in the first leg gave Sävehof an average of 48.5 goals per game across the two matches — a rate that underlines the gulf in class between the reigning Swedish champions and their lower-division opponents.
The turning point
The tie was effectively decided in the first leg on 19 August, when Sävehof put 50 past Stenungsund away from home. That result gave the yellow-and-blacks a virtually unassailable aggregate lead before the return match had even begun. The second leg at Partille Arena merely confirmed the outcome, with Stenungsund unable to close a 30-goal gap.
Key performers
The first-leg report from Handbollskanalen highlighted Ia Hallqvist and Elín Klara Thorkelsdóttir as Sävehof's top scorers with eight goals each in the 50–20 win. Their form carried into the second leg, where Sävehof's depth across the squad — typical of a side that won the 2025/26 Handbollsligan title — was again on display.
By the numbers — interpreted
The aggregate score of 97–45 (a 52-goal margin) speaks to a mismatch that was always likely given the respective league levels. Sävehof compete in Sweden's top-flight Handbollsligan and were crowned champions in May 2026, while Stenungsund play in the lower divisions. The scoring rate — Sävehof averaged a goal every 1.24 minutes across the tie — reflects the hosts' ability to sustain high-tempo attack for the full 120 minutes of the two legs.
What it means
Sävehof advance to the åttondelsfinal (round of 16), where they will face the winner of the other 1/16-final tie between Boden Handboll IF and Bodens BK HF. That fixture is a local derby in Boden, with the first leg played on 17 August and the return scheduled for 23 August. The åttondelsfinal is played over two legs, with Sävehof holding home advantage in the second match by virtue of their top-flight status.
Sävehof's next match in the Handbollsligan Dam is scheduled for 30 September at Partille Arena against Boden Handboll, followed by a European fixture away at BSFZ Südstadt on 3 October.
Verdict
A formality of a tie played out exactly as expected. Sävehof's quality disparity against lower-league Stenungsund was evident from the first whistle of the first leg, and the aggregate score reflects the gap between Sweden's dominant force and a side from the regional tiers. The real test begins in the åttondelsfinal, where a Boden side that plays in the same top division will provide a sterner examination.
Rivalry since 2023
Savehof W vs Stenungsunds W Head to Head Results· 2
Savehof W and Stenungsunds W have met 2 times — Savehof W won 2, Stenungsunds W won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Savehof W leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 127 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 63.50 per match (94 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 20–50 in 2026.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 23 Aug 2026