IFK Norrkoping DFK Women advanced in the Women's Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 home win over Alingsas Women on February 16, 2026. The match was a competitive cup tie that saw the hosts eventually overcome a determined challenge from their opponents. Norrkoping took the lead in the first half through a penalty, but Alingsas showed great spirit to equalize shortly after halftime with a well-taken goal on the break. The decisive moment came in the final twenty minutes when Norrkoping's forward latched onto a through ball and finished coolly to restore their lead. Alingsas pushed for a second equalizer but found the Norrkoping defense organized and resilient in the closing stages. The victory sees IFK Norrkoping DFK progress to the next round of the Swedish Women's Cup, keeping their hopes of silverware alive. For Alingsas, it's a valiant cup exit where they pushed a top-tier side all the way. The Norrkoping coach commended her team's response after conceding the equalizer.