Match Report: Malmö Women 6-0 Kristianstads DFF Women – Damallsvenskan, June 27, 2026

Malmö Women delivered a devastating attacking display at the Malmö IP, thrashing Kristianstads DFF Women 6-0 in a Damallsvenskan fixture that underlined their title credentials. The home side were relentless from the first whistle, scoring three goals in each half to secure one of the biggest wins of the season.

Ruthless First Half

The match was barely five minutes old when Malmö opened the scoring. Winger Hanna Stenberg curled a beautiful shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. The floodgates opened as striker Olivia Lindstedt added a brace inside 20 minutes, first heading home from a corner, then finishing a one-on-one after a defensive error. By the 35th minute, midfielder Emma Lundh made it 4-0 with a powerful drive from long range.

Second Half Show

Kristianstads tried to reorganize but Malmö continued to dominate. Substitute Maja Johansson scored twice in the final 20 minutes, capitalizing on tired legs in the visitors’ defense. The 6-0 scoreline reflected Malmö’s complete control, with 65% possession and 18 shots on target compared to Kristianstads’ two.

Tactical Breakdown

Malmö head coach Jonas Bäckström set his team up in a high-pressing 4-2-3-1, with the full-backs pushing high to create overloads. Kristianstads’ 4-4-2 defensive shape was repeatedly torn apart by quick passing combinations. The away side rarely threatened, and Malmö’s goalkeeper Sofia Berg had a quiet afternoon.

Star Performers

• Olivia Lindstedt (Malmö) – Scored a brace and assisted another.
• Maja Johansson (Malmö) – Impact substitute with two late goals.
• Hanna Stenberg (Malmö) – Opened the scoring and provided constant width.

Looking Ahead

Malmö Women moved to the top of the Damallsvenskan table with this victory, now level on points with Häcken but with a superior goal difference. Kristianstads DFF remained in 11th place, just above the relegation zone. For Malmö, the performance sent a clear message to their rivals: they are serious contenders for the Swedish title this season.