Goalless Showdown: AIK and Djurgården End Up in a Derby Stalemate
AIK and Djurgården played to a 0-0 draw in a tense Stockholm derby, as AIK continues to struggle with goal scoring.
Key Points
- • The Stockholm derby ended in a 0-0 draw between AIK and Djurgården.
- • The match faced a significant interruption of over 30 minutes due to flares from Djurgården supporters.
- • AIK has not scored in four consecutive Allsvenskan matches, raising concerns about their attacking efficiency.
- • Both teams expressed disappointment over the match outcome, emphasizing the ongoing scoring challenges.
The much-anticipated Stockholm derby between AIK and Djurgården on August 10, 2025, concluded with a scoreless draw, extending AIK's worrying trend of not scoring in consecutive matches. The game, held at Strawberry Arena, attracted a large crowd of 45,922 enthusiastic spectators but was marred by a lengthy interruption in the second half due to flares set off by Djurgården supporters, which led to players retreating to the locker rooms for over 30 minutes.
Both teams showed flashes of promise in the first half, with AIK's goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt making crucial saves against attempts from Djurgården’s Mikael Anderson and Tobias Gulliksen. Despite creating several chances, including efforts from AIK's John Guidetti and Filip Benkovic, neither team was able to break the deadlock. Post-match, Anton Salétros expressed his frustration with AIK’s current goal-scoring drought, stating, "We had a few more chances in the first half, but the game died after the break. It felt like a transport stretch for both teams."
AIK's ongoing struggles are evident, as they have now gone four consecutive matches without scoring in the Allsvenskan. Salétros emphasized the need for improved finishing, noting, "We have some chances, but we are not quite there." John Guidetti also acknowledged the fine margins in football, reflecting on a missed opportunity that could have changed the game significantly.
The match saw AIK holding onto the fourth position in the league, maintaining a seven-point lead over their eighth-placed rivals, Djurgården. This match marks a notable moment for AIK, who have previously dominated this derby, not losing to Djurgården in 25 of their last 27 meetings, illustrating the rivalry's history.
Looking ahead, AIK’s next game will be a critical away fixture against Györi in the Conference League qualifiers, while Djurgården will take on FC Järfälla in the Swedish Cup, both needing strong performances to build momentum moving forward.