IF Elfsborg Boras - statistics

IF Elfsborg is one of the most classic clubs in Swedish football. With its 103 years of history and 63 seasons in the first division Elfsborg currently holds a fifth place of clubs playing in the first division in Sweden.

During the late 80'ies Elfsborg faced their darkest period in modern time and played in the second division for 9 long years until the comeback came in 1997.

In the year 2001 Elfsborg won the Swedish Cup against Solna AIK after penalties and the final score with the numbers 10-9. This gave Elfsborg the opportunity to compete in the UEFA-cup later that year. This victory also gave Elfsborg a chance to build their own indoor-arena, Sjuhäradshallen, which was completed the following year. This provides shelter from the cold Swedish winters, giving Elfsborg the opportunity to maintain a high standard on their training.

One result of this was another Cup-triumph when Elfsborg won the 2003 cup title, defeating Assyriska in the final game with 2-0.

With this triumph Elfsborg felt that the results could improve even more, so they started building their new arena on New Years Eve 2003. In March 2004 the constructing of it started. 13 months later it was completed and the second season playing on it regularly Elfsborg won the league for the first time for over 45 years!

As we speak the plans exist to build another section on the short ends and make the arena an all-seater that will make it suitable for international games and make room for more spectators. The plan is that the building will start this autumn (2007).

Today's most qualified player is Anders Svensson who has over 75 caps for the Swedish National team, including two World Championships (Germany and Korea/Japan). Other great players that have worn the most beautiful shirt of all are Sven Jonasson, Ove Gran and Stefan Andreasson to mention a few.

IF Elfsborg is a club for the future and we all have hopes that the next years will be even more prosperous. You are very welcome to join the fun! [October 2007]