Football Season Guide

Despite having by far the worst attack, only 24 goals scored in 30 games, somehow found a way to secure 10 wins. This saw them finish several places and full 6 points above the bottom 3 in the end. It was a difficult season though with only the final 2 months of it providing reasons for optimism and several good results. The inability to score goals and create chances really bothered the team all year. To address the weak attack coach Lindholm, returns for a third year at the helm, signed striker Omar Faraj. He is a proven goalscorer at Allsvenskan level and for the first time in several years Halmstads seem destined to have a viable threat inside the box. The chance creation should be better too as attacking midfielders Carneil and the loaned in late last season Liimatta are solid threats from the number 10 position. Winger Nilsson also arrived in the winter, he is seen as the perfect replacement for Granath. There are concerns about the defensive stability. Bright young centre-back Kurtulus and main goalie Erlandsson were sold. Tougjas comes from Estonia to help in defence, while very young goalie Lykke will likely compete with the 2024 regular Tim Rönning for the right to start between the sticks. Wing-back Kaib and solid inner midfielder Ascone improved the displays after arriving on loan last autumn. Both made their stays permanent now and both should be used a lot.