Mjällby AIF Claims Historic First Swedish Championship in 2025
Mjällby AIF made history by winning their first-ever Swedish football championship in 2025 with a 2-0 win over IFK Göteborg, capping an outstanding season.
- • Mjällby AIF won their first-ever SM-guld in 2025 with a 2-0 win against IFK Göteborg.
- • Jacob Bergström scored the opening goal with a bicycle kick in the 21st minute; Tom Pettersson scored the second goal shortly after.
- • The team has only one loss this season and finished with 66 points, nearly breaking the all-time points record in Allsvenskan.
- • Club legends Mattias Asper and Marcus Ekenberg expressed deep emotional joy over the historic achievement.
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On October 20, 2025, Mjällby AIF achieved a historic milestone by winning the Swedish football championship (SM-guld) for the very first time in the club’s 85-year history. The championship was clinched following a 2-0 victory against IFK Göteborg at Gamla Ullevi, marking a remarkable milestone in Mjällby’s rapid ascent in national football.
The match featured a spectacular opening goal by Jacob Bergström in the 20th-21st minute, who scored with an impressive bicycle kick, contributing his fourth goal of the season. Shortly afterward, Tom Pettersson, a former IFK player, extended the lead with a close-range goal, securing the win and the championship title. Mjällby dominated the first half and managed to maintain their lead throughout the second half without any major incident.
This triumph caps a phenomenal season in which Mjällby has only suffered one loss across 27 league matches, finishing with 66 points, just one point shy of the Allsvenskan record held by Malmö FF (2010) and AIK (2018). The team is also on track to break the all-time points record in Swedish top-flight football. Coach Anders Torstensson has been credited for guiding the team to this unprecedented success.
The victory was celebrated among nearly 17,000 spectators and drew emotional reactions from club legends. Mattias Asper, who played 253 matches for Mjällby, was moved to tears watching the match from home, remarking on the incredible journey from division 1 to champions in just seven years. Marcus Ekenberg, another club icon, described the title as "completely unreal," highlighting the dedication behind this achievement.
Sporting director Hans Larsson praised the team’s accomplishment, stating, "These guys deserve the honor," while Tom Pettersson expressed pride, saying, "It’s a dream come true. I am so proud." Beyond the local celebrations, this victory also qualifies Mjällby for next season’s Champions League, marking a new era for the club on the European stage. Supporters are encouraged to celebrate this historic feat, with media coverage inviting them to join the festivities.
Mjällby AIF’s journey from a division 1 team just seven years ago to Swedish champions in 2025 is a testament to their extraordinary rise and dedication, setting a new high standard in Swedish football.