Rosengård’s title defense hits a new low
The once-dominant champions of Damallsvenskan are suddenly deep in trouble. Rosengård sit in a precarious spot after a brutal 2–5 home defeat to Brommapojkarna, extending what has become a painful slump: six straight losses and nine matches without a win. The result leaves the reigning champions in the relegation zone, a stark reversal from last season’s dominance when they claimed the title with barely a blemish on their record.
Match report: Brommapojkarna overpower Rosengård
The visitors seized control early and never truly relinquished it. Louise Lillback fired Brommapojkarna ahead in the 14th minute, and Frida Thörnqvist made it 2–0 eight minutes later. After the break, Ida Bengtsson extended the lead further for BP, before Lillback struck again to push the advantage. Rosengård did manage to conjure two late goals to make things interesting, but Brommapojkarna answered with a late penalty to seal the 5–2 victory. The match underlined a painful truth for the hosts: the gulf between champions’ expectations and current form has grown alarmingly wide.
First-half onslaught
BP controlled the opening exchanges, puncturing Rosengård with a quick double and setting the tone for the night. The hosts found themselves chasing the game from early on, unable to establish their usual rhythm as BP’s pressing and clinical finishing punished the league leaders at every turn.
Second-half rally and late resilience
After halftime, BP did not slow down. Bengtsson added another for the visitors, and Lillback completed her brace to extend the lead. Rosengård showed fight, pulling two goals back in the final stages, but BP answered with a late penalty to close out the scoring and cement their position in the table above Rosengård.
What this means for Rosengård
Rosengård’s slide is not just a single bad night; it is part of a broader pattern that has shaken confidence in a team that last season could afford only one defeat. With nine winless matches in domestic league play and a growing gap to safety, the champions face a stern test to salvage their campaign. The defeat to BP means Rosengård not only lose points, but also face a psychological edge as they approach crucial fixtures where wins are indispensable to pull themselves clear of the relegation zone.
Looking ahead
There is little time for reflection in a season that has swung so sharply. Rosengård must regroup quickly, addressing both defensive lapses and the creative spark that has dried up over the last stretch. The coming matches will determine whether they can arrest this decline or whether the relegation fight becomes a grim reality for a club accustomed to competing at the top of Damallsvenskan. Brommapojkarna’s win, meanwhile, shows that the fight for midtable safety remains open and that a few good results can reframe the narrative for both teams as the season progresses.
