Match report
VPS beat SJK 2–1 at SJK Stadium in Veikkausliiga. Hugo Karlsson opened the scoring in the 16th minute. SJK have 2 wins in their last 5, while VPS have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
16'
⚽Hugo Karlssonassist Hugo Karlsson
32'
A. Arrakoski
39'
⚽R. Forsbacka
2H
S. F. James
49'
⇄R. Paunio↓ A. Boström
70'
70'
⇄A. Piispa↓ R. Forsbacka
G. Oksanen
81'
⚽Araújoassist Araújo
89'
⇄K. Reitmaier↓ Araújo
89'
89'
⇄M. Jalloh↓ Hugo Karlsson
Momentum
SJK
⚽⚽⚽
VAA
Match info
TournamentVeikkausliiga · Finland · Tier 1
Kick-offJun 17, 2026 · 20:00
VenueSJK Stadium
Attendance53,871 / 64,132 (84%)
RefereeC. Turpin (Fra)
FIFA ranking
#12·
#1
#12·#1Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
43Ball possession %57
1.4Expected goals (xG)1.8
11Total shots12
4Shots on target6
5Shots off target4
3Blocked shots3
5Corner kicks7
1Offsides4
10Fouls12
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
4Goalkeeper saves3
465Passes531
80Pass accuracy %77
15Tackles18
Player of the match
Kelvin Pires7.9
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  KuPS | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 27:15 | +12 | 30 | WLWDW |
| 2 |  Inter Turku | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 23:12 | +11 | 30 | WDWWL |
| 3 |  AC Oulu | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 20:15 | +5 | 26 | LWLWL |
| 4 | VPS | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 21:11 | +10 | 24 | WLWLW |
| 5 |  HJK Helsinki | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 25:17 | +8 | 22 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Gnistan | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19:18 | +1 | 19 | WLWLW |
| 7 |  Turku PS | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16:16 | 0 | 19 | LWLWL |
| 8 |  Lahti | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:15 | +1 | 16 | DLDLD |
| 9 |  Ilves | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 25:29 | -4 | 16 | WLWLW |
| 10 | SJK | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18:22 | -4 | 14 | WDWDW |
| 11 |  FF Jaro | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15:32 | -17 | 11 | LDLDL |
| 12 |  Mariehamn | 14 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 6:29 | -23 | 4 | DLDLD |
Veikkausliiga
Jun 17, 2026SJK1-2VPS