Match Report: Helsingborg 1–3 Varbergs BoIS FC – Superettan

Date: 20 May 2026 | Venue: Olympia, Helsingborg

Match Overview

Varbergs BoIS FC produced a commanding away performance to defeat Helsingborg 3–1 at Olympia on Wednesday night, moving up the Superettan standings. The visitors struck twice in the first half and added a third after the break, with Helsingborg only able to pull one back late on.

The result leaves Helsingborg in mid-table, while Varbergs climb into the top four as the season approaches its midway point.

Key Moments

• 14′ – Goal Varbergs: A swift counter-attack caught Helsingborg's defence square. Striker Lukas Skarberg slotted home from 12 yards after a precise through ball.
• 32′ – Goal Varbergs: Free kick from the left flank met by Johan Lundgren at the far post, who headed powerfully past the helpless home goalkeeper.
• 58′ – Goal Varbergs: Albin Törnqvist capitalised on a defensive error, rounding the keeper to make it 3–0.
• 76′ – Goal Helsingborg: A consolation goal from Emil Hallberg, who volleyed in a cross from the right to give the home fans a brief moment of hope.

Tactical Story

Varbergs set up in a compact 4‑4‑2, sitting deep and looking to break quickly. Helsingborg dominated possession (62%) but struggled to break down the disciplined visiting defence. The home side's high line was repeatedly exposed by Varbergs' pace on the counter. Helsingborg pushed forward in the final 20 minutes after going 3‑0 down, but Varbergs held firm to secure an impressive away win.

Standout Players

• Lukas Skarberg (Varbergs): A constant threat, scoring one and creating the second with a clever run.
• Johan Lundgren (Varbergs): Dominant in the air, both defensively and from set pieces.
• Emil Hallberg (Helsingborg): The only bright spot for the home side, showing sharp finishing and work rate.

Table Impact

Varbergs BoIS FC now sit 4th in Superettan with 22 points from 12 matches, just two points behind the promotion play-off places. Helsingborg drop to 9th, six points adrift of the top six. For Helsingborg, defensive fragility remains a concern – they have conceded 18 goals in their last eight matches.

Varbergs will look to build on this momentum in their next home fixture, while Helsingborg face a tough trip to league leaders Landskrona Bois.