After last weekend's heavy derby loss to AIK (1-2), Hammarby were under pressure to bounce back and stay in the hunt for the Swedish championship title.
Against Eskilstuna United, the home team did not have to wait long to break the deadlock. Captain Alice Carlsson scored the opening goal from close range after a header by Ída Hermannsdóttir.
In the second half, Vilde Hasund converted from the penalty spot before Vilma Koivisto made it 3-0.
League leaders Häcken defeated bottom side IFK Norrköping 6-0 to make it three straight wins. Häcken are five points behind second-placed Hammarby. Both teams have played 20 of 26 rounds.
