Reigning champions Mjällby rescue 1-1
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Reigning champions Mjällby rescue 1-1 draw against bottom-placed Degerfors

Last year's Allsvenskan (Sweden's top football league) champions Mjällby looked set for a heavy defeat but salvaged a 1-1 draw at home against bottom-placed Degerfors.

A year ago, Mjällby were surging towards a shock Swedish Championship title. But in the autumn of 2026, things are not looking as rosy at Strandvallen.

When Degerfors took the lead away from home in the second half of their match against Mjällby, through a goal by Arman Taranis, the Värmland side were level on points with Mjällby. But just a few minutes later, Jeppe Kjær equalised for Mjällby, making it 1-1.

“It’s tough, of course,” Mjällby’s Tom Pettersson told TV4.

With seven games left to play, Mjällby - who have won just one of their last 16 games - are four points behind Kalmar, who occupy the relegation play-off spot. Kalmar will face Malmö FF away on Monday.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers

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