IFK Göteborg 2-1 Halmstad result, stats and report

Halmstad pulled off a dramatic comeback win against AIK, with substitute Malte Persson scoring in the 90th minute to seal all three points after Johan Hove had levelled for the visitors.

Alexander Simmelhack's second-half strike was the difference as IFK Göteborg ground out a 1-0 win at Brommapojkarna, with the visitors' superior threat in front of goal proving too much for a home side that simply could not convert their chances.

Halmstad nicked all three points with a stoppage-time goal from substitute Ludvig Arvidsson, defying the run of play completely after Kalmar created four big chances and failed to score from any of them.

Hjörtur Hermannsson's headed goal on 61 minutes was enough to give IFK Göteborg all three points against Örgryte in the Swedish Allsvenskan, with the hosts holding firm despite Örgryte creating the match's clearest opportunity.

Halmstad have conceded 16 goals in their last 10 Allsvenskan matches and now face a Hammarby side that has scored 24 in the same window. Something has to give on Sunday.

AIK have let standards slip at the worst possible time. IFK Göteborg arrive in Stockholm with form and desire. This one matters.

Elfsborg host a Halmstad side leaking goals at an alarming rate in Monday's Swedish Allsvenskan fixture, and the home side look well placed to take full advantage of their opponents' defensive frailties.

IFK Göteborg head into Friday's Allsvenskan clash carrying genuine home form and a point to prove after a patchy wider run. Västerås SK arrive organised but limited in attack, and the only question that matters is whether Göteborg have the desire to see it out.