Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
FC Trollhättan scored three second-half goals to beat Stenungsunds IF 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at Stensnäsvallen on 25 July 2026.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
The scoreline remained blank at the break with both sides feeling each other out in a typically cagey pre-season affair. Stenungsund, playing on home soil, matched their Ettan opponents during the opening 45 minutes.
Trollhättan raised the tempo after the interval and broke the deadlock shortly after the restart. The goals flowed in the second period as the visitors' superior fitness and quality told against a Stenungsund side that had competed well in the first half.
Stenungsund did pull a goal back — their consolation arriving via a spell of sustained pressure — but Trollhättan responded swiftly to restore their two-goal cushion and close out a 3-1 victory.
The turning point
A tight, goalless first half gave way to a decisive second-half burst from Trollhättan. The Ettan Södra side's ability to raise the tempo after the break proved the difference against a Stenungsund outfit that had pressed effectively in the opening period but couldn't sustain it. Stensnäsvallen saw the game swing decisively in the third quarter.
Key performers
Trollhättan's attack — Whoever got on the scoresheet for the visitors, the collective second-half display was the difference. The front line found space and sharpness after a quiet first half.
Stenungsund's defence — Held firm for 45 minutes against a side from a higher division but were eventually breached by sustained second-half pressure.
Player of the match: Not officially named, but Trollhättan's second-half goalscorers shared the decisive contributions.
By the numbers — interpreted
The 0-0 half-time scoreline reflects a competitive first period in which Stenungsund, despite sitting a division below Trollhättan in the Swedish football pyramid, more than held their own. The 3-1 final score tells a story of second-half separation: Trollhättan's deeper squad and higher match fitness (they are midway through their Ettan Södra season) eventually overwhelmed a Stenungsund side in pre-season preparation for the Division 2 Norra Götaland autumn campaign. The match served its purpose as a testing workout for both sides.
What it means
For Trollhättan, this friendly forms part of their mid-season preparation — they are active in Ettan Södra, the Swedish third tier, and used the match to give minutes to squad players. Stenungsund, who play in Division 2 Norra Götaland (fourth tier), continue their pre-season build-up ahead of the autumn series. The sides have met five times since 2017, with two wins apiece and one draw heading into this fixture.
Verdict
A game of two halves in the truest sense. Stenungsund proved they can compete with higher-division opposition for sustained periods, but Trollhättan's quality and fitness told after the break. Both managers will have taken useful information from the workout.
Rivalry since 2017
Trollhättan vs Stenungsund Head to Head Results· 5
Trollhättan and Stenungsund have met 5 times — Trollhättan won 2, Stenungsund won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.80 per match (7 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2018.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 26 Jul 2026