Club Friendly· Season 2026
Sollentuna HC beat Järfälla HC 5-3 in pre-season friendly action at CYLOQ Arena, powered by a three-goal second period.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
The match, played before free admission at CYLOQ Arena as advertised by the club on social media, started at a high tempo. Both sides were understandably rusty in their first pre-season outing — Sollentuna had promoted the fixture as "säsongens första träningsmatch" (the season's first training match). Järfälla's Daniel Andersson (#21) opened his account for the club with a goal, while Oliver Qvarforth (#77) also got on the scoresheet for the visitors.
Sollentuna took control in the middle frame, scoring multiple unanswered goals to build a lead Järfälla could not fully close. The home side's depth told as the game wore on, with fresh legs in the third period ensuring they saw out the 5–3 victory.
The Turning Point
Sollentuna's second-period surge was the decisive phase. After a competitive opening 20 minutes, the home side found another gear, scoring three times to seize control of the scoreboard. Pre-season matches often hinge on fitness and line changes, and Sollentuna's ability to sustain pressure through the middle stanza proved the difference.
Key Performers
- Daniel Andersson (Järfälla): The #21 marked his first appearance for the club with a goal, a bright spot on an otherwise difficult evening for the visitors.
- Oliver Qvarforth (Järfälla): Also opened his account for Järfälla, showing early chemistry in the forward lines despite the loss.
- Sollentuna's forward unit: Though individual scorers were not officially published, the home side's ability to share the offensive load across three periods — scoring in every frame — suggests balanced production.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
This was the fifth meeting between these two Stockholm-area clubs since 2022, and the fourth in which both teams scored — continuing a 100% record of BTTS in this fixture. The combined 8 goals take the head-to-head average to 7.4 per game, underscoring that this local matchup reliably produces open hockey. With no league standings at stake, both sides used extended rosters, which contributed to the free-flowing nature of the contest.
What It Means
For Sollentuna, who compete in HockeyEttan Östra, this is a promising start to a pre-season schedule that continues on 26 August away at Väsby IK HK. Järfälla (HockeyEttan Norra) will look to sharpen their defensive structure before their next friendly on 10 September against Norrtälje IK. Pre-season results carry limited weight, but building momentum early — and breaching five goals — provides a positive platform for Sollentuna's preparations.
Verdict
A typically high-scoring pre-season derby that told us more about depth and fitness than final standings. Sollentuna's second-period burst was the difference, while Järfälla will take encouragement from new signings Andersson and Qvarforth finding the net in their first outing. Both sides have work to do before the HockeyEttan season proper, but the entertainment value was high.
Match Events
Key match events between Sollentuna and Jarfalla — 8 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2022
Sollentuna vs Jarfalla Head to Head Results· 4
Sollentuna and Jarfalla have met 4 times — Sollentuna won 3, Jarfalla won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2022. Sollentuna leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 29 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.25 per match (16 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–5 in 2023.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 21 Aug 2026