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  • 14 March 2026, Inter Turku vs FC Ilves, 3-2, Lose
  • 21 February 2026, FC Ilves vs AC Oulu, 2-2, Draw
  • 18 February 2026, FC Ilves vs SJK, 3-1, Win
  • 14 February 2026, KuPS Kuopio vs FC Ilves, 0-1, Win
  • 07 February 2026, VPS vs FC Ilves, 1-2, Win
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  • 21 February 2026, SJK vs VPS, 0-6, Lose
  • 18 February 2026, FC Ilves vs SJK, 3-1, Lose
  • 07 February 2026, SJK vs KuPS Kuopio, 3-0, Win
  • 31 January 2026, AC Oulu vs SJK, 3-0, Lose
  • 24 January 2026, SJK vs FF Jaro, 1-2, Lose
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League Cup
League Cup, Finland

The League Cup encounter between FC Ilves and SJK was a balanced affair, culminating in a 1-1 draw. Statistically, SJK started stronger, with an early goal in the 10th minute, setting a pace that indicated their intent. FC Ilves, however, responded quickly after halftime, equalizing in the 47th minute, showcasing their ability to recover and adjust their game plan effectively.

A significant aspect of the match was the discipline on the field, or lack thereof, particularly by SJK. SJK accumulated three yellow cards, two of which came in the first half, reflecting their aggressive defensive tactics. This aggression did not disrupt FC Ilves' rhythm significantly, as they managed to maintain composure leading to their second-half recovery. FC Ilves received only one yellow card, highlighting their more controlled approach.

Analysing the corners and offsides, SJK’s attacking strategy was evident with eight corner kicks compared to FC Ilves’ five, indicating their persistent forward pressure. Additionally, SJK was more disciplined in their offensive runs, being caught offside only once as opposed to FC Ilves' two. This reflects a slightly better understanding of defensive lines by SJK but ultimately did not yield a winning advantage.

In conclusion, SJK's early goal and aggressive play shaped the first half, while FC Ilves' resilience and tighter discipline allowed them to draw level and sustain parity throughout the match. The final result can be largely attributed to FC Ilves’ strategic adjustments post-break and SJK’s inability to convert set-piece opportunities, despite their dominance in that regard.

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Form Guide

Lose3-2Inter Turku vs FC Ilves
Draw2-2FC Ilves vs AC Oulu
Win3-1FC Ilves vs SJK
Win0-1KuPS Kuopio vs FC Ilves
Win1-2VPS vs FC Ilves
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
10:7
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • FC Ilves has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:7, scoring 2 goals average
Lose0-6SJK vs VPS
Lose3-1FC Ilves vs SJK
Win3-0SJK vs KuPS Kuopio
Lose3-0AC Oulu vs SJK
Lose1-2SJK vs FF Jaro
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
5:14
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • SJK has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:14, scoring 1 goals average

FC Ilves H2H SJK

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PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
9:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.80
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, FC Ilves overtook SJK once
  • FC Ilves won once, lost once and had three draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 9:8; average goals per match – 1.80
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