Low Fan Attendance for Malmö FF's Europa League Playoff Amid Disappointment
Malmö FF sees reduced attendance for Europa League match following recent poor results.
- • Only 11,500 tickets sold for the match against Sigma Olomouc.
- • Recent losses against FC Copenhagen and Mjällby have disappointed fans.
- • Coach Rydström acknowledged the high expectations and sadness among supporters.
- • Historically, playoff matches tend not to attract large crowds.
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Malmö FF is facing a significant decline in fan attendance for their upcoming Europa League playoff match against Sigma Olomouc, with ticket sales hitting only 11,500 out of a possible 20,500 as of Wednesday afternoon. This downturn is attributed to the team's recent lackluster performances, particularly a disappointing exit against FC Copenhagen and a heavy defeat to Mjällby. Coach Henrik Rydström expressed understanding of the fans' disappointment, acknowledging that expectations are high for a top club like Malmö. He noted, however, that while continued support would be preferred, the reality has shown otherwise. Despite this, he appreciated the support seen during their last match, where they secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Halmstad, highlighted by a sold-out away section. Additionally, MFF's communications chief, Mattias Larsson, noted that attendance for playoff matches has historically been modest, citing a similar turnout against Midtjylland in 2018, while mentioning the recent increase in average attendance in the Allsvenskan from 14,900 to 19,200.