Ekenas IF Fotboll's defensive woes were again on display in a 3-2 home defeat to Salon Palloilijat in the Finnish Ykkosliiga on Friday, September 12, 2025. In a dramatic match at the Ekenäs Centrumplan, SalPa claimed a rare victory by outscoring their hosts in a five-goal thriller. Ekenas likely took the lead, but SalPa fought back twice before netting a late winner to stun the home crowd. This result provided a massive boost to Salon Palloilijat's survival hopes, offering a glimmer of escape from the bottom, while it plunged Ekenas deeper into crisis. The match featured end-to-end action, with both teams' defenses looking vulnerable throughout. The Ekenas manager faced serious questions after another loss, while the SalPa coach celebrated a historic and potentially season-changing victory for his club.