Match report
VPS beat HJK Helsinki 2–1 at VPS Stadium in Veikkausliiga. R. Forsbacka opened the scoring in the 12th minute. VPS have 3 wins in their last 5, while HJK Helsinki have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽R. Forsbackaassist Y. Daoussi
12'
23'
⚽Alfie Cicaleassist M. Ameen
⚽Hugo Karlsson
35'
W. Berts
40'
2H
⇄M. Jalloh↓ Hugo Karlsson
68'
68'
⇄M. Markovic↓ J. Kallinen
⇄A. Piispa↓ R. Forsbacka
77'
77'
⇄J. Öst↓ Alfie Cicale
Momentum
VAA
⚽⚽⚽
HJK
Match info
TournamentVeikkausliiga · Finland · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 22, 2026 · 19:00
VenueVPS Stadium
Attendance61,160 / 67,209 (91%)
RefereeJ. Gil (Pol)
FIFA ranking
#1·
#8
#1·#8Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
55Ball possession %45
1.8Expected goals (xG)1.3
14Total shots11
7Shots on target4
5Shots off target5
4Blocked shots1
8Corner kicks5
3Offsides3
10Fouls13
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes519
79Pass accuracy %77
16Tackles16
Player of the match
E. Ehrnrooth7.8
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
May 22, 2026VPS2-1HJK Helsinki