Hammarby W vs Gamla Upsala W - Svenska Cupen - Women

A fascinating Svenska Cupen - Women chapter awaits on September 9, 2026 when Hammarby W take on Gamla Upsala W at Hammarby IP — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Tottenham face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Hammarby W and Gamla Upsala W cross paths in the Svenska Cupen - Women, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Gamla Upsala W will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers struggled to find her rhythm, going 5-for-13 for 15 points in the loss.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Hammarby W will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Gamla Upsala W will back themselves to cause problems on the break. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Arsenal’s pursuit of Ezri Konsa appears to be entering a decisive stage, with growing suggestions that the Aston Villa defender could finally complete his move to the Emirates.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. With positions in the Svenska Cupen - Women table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.