Piteå W vs Hammarby W - Damallsvenskan

Season-defining implications hang over this Damallsvenskan clash at the home ground, where Piteå W host Hammarby W on June 25, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. The left-back was taken off in the final minutes against Everton with cramp, and was not risked for the Champions League clash vs Sabah on Thursday.

There is plenty riding on this Damallsvenskan encounter for Piteå W and Hammarby W alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts have struggled for consistency, LWDWL in their last five pointing to a win rate of 33.33%. The visitors arrive in confident mood, their recent run of WWWDW backed by a season win rate of 83.33%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. The player had scored the equaliser away to Lyon before winning the penalty that secured the three points.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Piteå W will look to impose their style on home soil, while Hammarby W are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. The Germany club were said to be looking for an out-and-out striker to allow Harry Kane to play a deeper role, and made an approach for Sesko in 2024.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Linda Boama topping the Damallsvenskan scoring charts at 2 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest applauds the fans as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest(Image: Getty) United are reportedly eyeing a move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 3-3. With positions in the Damallsvenskan table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.