IF Elfsborg – Sirius

Sirius continued their dominant run at the top of the table with a convincing 3‑1 away win over IF Elfsborg, stretching their lead to 48 points from 15 victories, three draws and three defeats. The Swedish side, perched in fourth place with 34 points after nine wins, seven draws and five losses, were left to rue a 29‑21 goal difference that now looks increasingly fragile. Elfsborg’s solitary goal was insufficient to overturn the deficit, and the result widened the gap between the two clubs in their head‑to‑head this season – Sirius having taken the only encounter so far. The three‑point swing leaves Sirius comfortably entrenched at the summit, while Elfsborg must regroup if they hope to close the gap in the remaining fixtures.