Match report
VPS beat Ilves 3–2 at Lemonsoft Stadion, Vaasa in Veikkausliiga. R. Forsbacka opened the scoring in the 6th 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
6'
17'
⚽J. Kiloassist F. Krkalić
⚽Hugo Karlsson
29'
40'
⚽O. Multala
2H
⚽R. Forsbackaassist R. Forsbacka
52'
⇄M. Jalloh↓ Hugo Karlsson
62'
62'
⇄R. Leislahti↓ O. Multala
⇄A. Piispa↓ R. Forsbacka
71'
71'
⇄O. Virtanen↓ J. Kilo
M. Haukioja
76'
Momentum
VAA
⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
ILV
Match info
TournamentVeikkausliiga · Finland · Tier 1
Kick-offApr 24, 2026 · 15:00
VenueLemonsoft Stadion, Vaasa
Attendance49,063 / 67,209 (73%)
RefereeJ. Kontinen
Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
57Ball possession %43
2.7Expected goals (xG)1.7
15Total shots10
7Shots on target5
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
8Corner kicks6
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves4
555Passes477
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
W. Berts
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
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2024VPS0-2IlvesDomestic Cup
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