Halmstads secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Hammarby in the Swedish Allsvenskan on September 28, 2025. The win at Orjans Vall was a significant result for Halmstads against one of the league's more established clubs. The only goal of a tightly contested match came in the second half, with Halmstads scoring from a set-piece situation that was poorly defended by the Hammarby backline. The visitors from Stockholm dominated possession for large periods but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined and deep Halmstads defensive block. Hammarby's best chance came in the final minutes, but a last-ditch block preserved Halmstads' lead and all three points. This victory provided a major boost to Halmstads' survival hopes, while Hammarby's ambitions for a European place suffered a setback.