Match report
Ilves beat Gnistan 2–0 at Tammelan Stadion, Tampere in Veikkausliiga. J. Kanga opened the scoring in the 42nd minute. Ilves have 3 wins in their last 5, while Gnistan have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
M. Rale
40'
⚽J. Kangaassist V. Kumpu
42'
2H
⚽O. Tiitinen
65'
⇄F. Krkalic↓ T. Hytonen
70'
70'
⇄Ramilson↓ J. Latonen
73'
A. Akinyemi
⇄R. Riski↓ M. Stjopin
79'
79'
⇄J. Ojala↓ A. Akinyemi
Momentum
ILV
⚽⚽
GNI
Match info
TournamentVeikkausliiga · Finland · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 23, 2026 · 14:00
VenueTammelan Stadion, Tampere
Attendance26,750 / 31,105 (86%)
RefereeJ. Hyytia
Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
62Ball possession %38
2Expected goals (xG)0.3
14Total shots8
6Shots on target3
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
7Corner kicks4
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves4
570Passes462
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
M. Stjopin
7.9
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
2026Ilves2-1GnistanChampions League
2024Ilves0-2GnistanDomestic Cup
2023Gnistan3-2IlvesVeikkausliiga
2022Ilves1-0Gnistan