Match report
VPS beat Ilves 2–1 at VPS Stadium in Veikkausliiga. R. Forsbacka opened the scoring in the 14th minute. VPS have 3 wins in their last 5, while Ilves have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽R. Forsbackaassist E. Ehrnrooth
14'
25'
⚽J. Kiloassist F. Krkalić
35'
V. Kumpu
⚽Hugo Karlsson
37'
2H
A. Arrakoski
52'
⇄M. Jalloh↓ Hugo Karlsson
70'
70'
⇄R. Leislahti↓ O. Multala
⇄A. Piispa↓ R. Forsbacka
79'
79'
⇄O. Virtanen↓ J. Kilo
M. Haukioja
84'
Momentum
VAA
⚽⚽⚽
ILV
Match info
TournamentVeikkausliiga · Finland · Tier 1
Kick-offMar 20, 2026 · 17:00
VenueVPS Stadium
Attendance61,160 / 67,209 (91%)
RefereeS. Marciniak (Pol)
FIFA ranking
#9·
#16
#9·#16Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
54Ball possession %46
1.7Expected goals (xG)1.2
12Total shots12
6Shots on target5
4Shots off target5
4Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks6
2Offsides4
9Fouls13
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
4Goalkeeper saves4
510Passes510
80Pass accuracy %76
16Tackles17
Player of the match
O. Multala7.9
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
2026VPS2-1IlvesChampions League
2024VPS0-2IlvesDomestic Cup
2023Ilves3-2VPSVeikkausliiga
2022VPS1-0Ilves