Anderlecht 3–1 Hammarby FF — UEFA Europa League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Anderlecht overturn early deficit to sink Hammarby FF at Lotto Park
Anderlecht came from behind to beat Hammarby FF 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round at Lotto Park, recovering from a second-minute setback to score three times in the second half. Paulos Abraham had given the visitors a shock lead inside two minutes, and Hammarby held that advantage through to half-time.
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Danylo Sikan levelled for Anderlecht three minutes into the second half, finishing an assist from Ali Maamar to make it 1-1. The home side then took control late on, with M. Cvetkovic putting them ahead in the 81st minute before Tristan Degreef added a third in the 89th to complete the turnaround and settle the tie in Anderlecht's favour.
Anderlecht dominated territory throughout, and the statistics reflected the one-sided nature of the contest after the opening goal, with the hosts firing far more efforts at goal than their opponents managed across the ninety minutes.
Sikan's equaliser, set up by Maamar, proved the turning point that shifted momentum firmly towards Anderlecht in the second half.
Anderlecht overwhelmed Hammarby FF with 21 shots to just 5, underlining their control once the game turned in the second half.
Anderlecht beat Hammarby FF 3–1 (half-time 0–1).
Anderlecht met Hammarby FF in the UEFA Europa League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 30 July 2026, 18:30 UTC at Lotto Park. Referee: Danilo Nikolic.
Team pages: Anderlecht · Hammarby FF · UEFA Europa League
Key moments
- 2' Goal: Paulos Abraham — 0–1 · Watch the goal
- 48' Goal: Danylo Sikan (assist: Ali Maamar) — 1–1 · Watch the goal
- 81' Goal: M. Cvetkovic — 2–1 · Watch the goal
- 89' Goal: Tristan Degreef — 3–1 · Watch the goal
Starting line-ups
Anderlecht (4-4-2)
Hammarby FF (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Home rated 1682 vs 1559 — 0.75 expected score
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About this match
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