Kalmar FF and Västerås SK Secure Promotion to Allsvenskan for 2026 Season

Kalmar FF and Västerås SK have both secured promotion to Sweden's top football division, Allsvenskan, for the 2026 season, marking a significant achievement after their recent Superettan campaigns. Kalmar FF confirmed their return to the top league with a decisive 2-0 victory against Örgryte at Gamla Ullevi. The standout player was Saba Mamatsashvili, who scored both goals, with the first coming in the 11th minute after skillfully evading defenders and placing a shot into the bottom corner, and the second an outstanding long-range strike in the 80th minute. Mamatsashvili expressed immense joy, describing the match as his best for Kalmar and “the best feeling I have ever felt.” Kalmar's victory marked their 18th win of the season, ending their brief stint in Superettan after relegation the previous year.

Simultaneously, Västerås SK also celebrated promotion, securing their spot with a late goal by Mamadou Diagne against Falkenberg. Despite a goalless draw in other reports, the critical point accumulation ensured their advancement. This promotion marks Västerås SK’s sixth season in Allsvenskan, and the club is preparing for a busy winter ahead as it seeks to strengthen its squad amid potential key player departures. The club plans to make affordable signings while considering some high-profile acquisitions to solidify their place in the league.

Historically, both Kalmar FF and Västerås SK are the first teams in over 25 years to achieve direct promotion back to Allsvenskan immediately after relegation from the top tier, a testament to their rapid recovery and strong campaigns in Superettan.

After the match, Kalmar player Melker Hallberg summed up the team’s sentiment: “We have worked so hard this year, and achieving our goal to return to Allsvenskan is fantastic.” Kalmar’s Lars Saetra also described promotion as an “indescribable and fantastic” feeling. Meanwhile, Örgryte, who showed resilience by hitting the post and crossbar during the game, will prepare for the qualification playoffs after finishing third in Superettan.

As both clubs gear up for Allsvenskan 2026, Västerås SK faces the challenge of maintaining key players and adding new talent, while Kalmar FF looks to build on their swift comeback to Sweden’s premier football division. This dual promotion highlights the competitive nature of Swedish football and the ambition of clubs to return and establish themselves at the highest level.