Djurgårdens Women run riot in 8-0 demolition of IK Uppsala
Djurgårdens Women 8 – 0 IK Uppsala Women | Sweden Damallsvenskan | August 8, 2026
Djurgårdens Women delivered a devastating attacking display in the Damallsvenskan, thrashing IK Uppsala Women 8-0 on home turf. It was an afternoon of relentless pressure, clinical finishing, and complete dominance from the first minute to the last, underlining the Stockholm-based side's ambitions for the season.
Dominant first half
The match was effectively decided inside the opening 45 minutes. Djurgårdens raced into a commanding half-time lead with five goals, leaving the visiting defence in disarray. The hosts' movement and combination play were simply too quick for IK Uppsala to handle, with goals arriving from a mix of long-range strikes, incisive passing moves, and set-piece execution.
Second-half goal fest
Far from taking their foot off the pedal, Djurgårdens continued to press forward after the restart. Three more goals followed in the second half, with substitutes adding fresh energy and further punishing a tiring Uppsala side. The 8-0 scoreline is the club's biggest win in recent memory and a statement of intent in the Damallsvenskan title race.
Key numbers from the match
- 8 goals scored without reply.
- Clean sheet for Djurgårdens' goalkeeper, who was largely untroubled but played a crucial role in building attacks from the back.
- Multiple goal scorers across the team, demonstrating the squad's attacking depth.
What it means for the table
Djurgårdens Women have sent a message to the rest of the Damallsvenskan with this emphatic result. Their goal difference receives a significant boost, which could prove crucial in a tight title race. For IK Uppsala Women, the heavy defeat is a sobering reminder of the gap between them and the top sides in the league, and they will need to regroup quickly to avoid slipping further down the standings.

