The Damallsvenskan, known as OBOS Damallsvenskan for sponsorship reasons,[1] is the highest division of women's football in Sweden.[2] It is one of the best women's leagues in the world, and was founded in 1988.
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| Founded | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Relegation to | Elitettan |
| Domestic cup(s) | Svenska Cupen |
| International cup(s) | UEFA Champions League |
| Current champions | Hammarby (2nd title) (2024) |
| Most championships | FC Rosengård (13 titles) |
| TV partners | Fanseat |
| Website | https://www.obosdamallsvenskan.se/ |
| Current: 2024 Damallsvenskan | |
The division consists of a league of 14 teams.[3] From 2013, the Damallsvenskan began operating on a system of promotion and relegation with the Elitettan. The two lowest placed teams are relegated to the Elitettan, and the two highest placed teams from the Elitettan are promoted in their place. Starting with the 2022 season the league has been expanded from 12 to 14 teams.[4]
The first Swedish women's national championship was played in 1973.[5] Since its inception, the Damallsvenskan has featured star players like Marta, Daniela, Nadine Angerer, Lisa De Vanna, Hope Solo, Christen Press, and Hanna Ljungberg. It's also the first women's domestic league to turn professional since its inception in 1988.[6]
The top three teams in the Damallsvenskan qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League.[7]
Organization edit
2023 clubs and stadiums edit
| Team | Location | Stadium | Stadium capacity1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BK Häcken FF | Gothenburg | Bravida Arena | 6,500 |
| Djurgårdens IF | Stockholm | Stockholm Olympic Stadium | 14,417 |
| Eskilstuna United DFF | Eskilstuna | Tunavallen | 7,600 |
| FC Rosengård | Malmö | Malmö IP | 5,700 |
| Hammarby IF | Stockholm | Hammarby IP | 3,100 |
| IF Brommapojkarna | Stockholm | Grimsta IP | 5,000 |
| IFK Kalmar | Kalmar | Guldfågeln Arena | 12,182 |
| IFK Norrköping | Norrköping | PlatinumCars Arena | 17,234 |
| KIF Örebro DFF | Örebro | Behrn Arena | 14,500 |
| Kristianstads DFF | Kristianstad | Kristianstads Arena | 5,000 |
| Linköpings FC | Linköping | Arena Linköping | 8,500 |
| Piteå IF | Piteå | LF Arena | 3,000 |
| Vittsjö GIK | Vittsjö | Vittsjö IP | 3,000 |
| Växjö DFF | Växjö | Visma Arena | 12,000 |
Note: 1 According to each club information page at the Swedish Football Association website for Damallsvenskan.[8]
Media coverage edit
Games from the 2022 Damallsvenskan are broadcast on the Swedish sports television channel, Viaplay.[9] International viewers can subscribe on Fanseat.
Previous winners edit
The list of Swedish champions (1973–87) and winners of the Damallsvenskan (1988–present):[10]
From 1988 to 1992 a play-off round was played. The top four teams after the regular season played a semi-final and final.
Malmö FF, LdB FC Malmö and FC Rosengård are the same club.
Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC became BK Häcken in 2021.
Player records edit
Top scorers edit
The following is a list of top scorers (skyttedrottningar) by season.[11] Lena Videkull has won the award a record five times, while Hanna Ljungberg holds the record for most goals in a season with 39.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "OBOS Damallsvenskan - ett samarbete som bryter ny mark". OBOS. 2018-06-29. Archived from the original on 2018-07-28. Retrieved 2018-07-27.
- ^ "Västmanlands första damfotbollsstjärna".
- ^ "At the top of women's soccer". Sweden. Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ^ "Damallsvenskan is expanded to 14 teams". Nord News. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "History". Swedish Football. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Damallsvenskan – Swedish Women's Soccer League". 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Format & regulations". UEFA. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Damallsvenskan" (in Swedish). The Swedish Football Association. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Så blir Viaplays storsatsning på OBOS Damallsvenskan" (in Swedish). obosdamallsvenskan.se. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Historik —". Svenskfotboll.se. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ^ "Damallsvenskan top scorers". svenskfotboll.se. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
External links edit
Media related to Damallsvenskan at Wikimedia Commons