With seven rounds left to play, Hammarby are five points behind Häcken, who beat Eskilstuna 3–0.
AIK shocked the second-placed Swedish women's team at Skytteholms IP. In the fifth minute, Haruna Tabata scored the opening goal after Hammarby goalkeeper Cajsa Andersson made a poor clearance.
Six minutes later, Daniella Famili headed in the second from a corner.
Although captain Alice Carlsson reduced the deficit in the 72nd minute, and despite heavy pressure, Hammarby could not find an equaliser and remain on 47 points.
AIK are now fourth in the table with 31 points.
