AC Oulu progressed in the Liiga Cup with a comfortable 2-0 home win against SJK Seinäjoki on January 31, 2026. The Finnish cup tie saw the hosts take control early and never relinquish it, booking their place in the next round with a display of efficiency. Oulu opened the scoring midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error to take the lead. They doubled their advantage before the interval with a well-worked team move finished from close range. The second half was a more subdued affair, with SJK struggling to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined Oulu backline. The victory provides a confidence boost for AC Oulu as they build momentum in the early-season cup competition, while SJK will look to regroup in their upcoming league fixtures.