Match report
VPS beat SJK 2–1 at SJK Stadium in Veikkausliiga. Araújo opened the scoring in the 53rd minute. SJK have 2 wins in their last 5, while VPS have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
2H
G. Oksanen
51'
⚽Araújoassist Araújo
53'
⇄R. Paunio↓ A. Boström
62'
62'
⇄A. Piispa↓ R. Forsbacka
64'
⚽Hugo Karlssonassist Hugo Karlsson
68'
A. Arrakoski
⇄K. Reitmaier↓ Araújo
81'
81'
⇄M. Jalloh↓ Hugo Karlsson
S. F. James
85'
87'
⚽R. Forsbacka
Momentum
SJK
⚽⚽⚽
VAA
Match info
TournamentVeikkausliiga · Finland · Tier 1
Kick-offJun 17, 2026 · 20:00
VenueSJK Stadium
Attendance62,208 / 64,132 (97%)
RefereeC. Turpin (Fra)
FIFA ranking
#6·
#13
#6·#13Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
46Ball possession %54
1.2Expected goals (xG)2.1
14Total shots10
6Shots on target4
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks5
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
510Passes498
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
S. F. James7.9
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