The 1973 Allsvenskan was the 49th season of the Allsvenskan, the highest-tier football league in Sweden. The season commenced on April 14, 1973, and concluded on October 28, 1973. Åtvidabergs FF successfully defended their title, securing their second consecutive and second overall Swedish championship.
Overview
The 1973 Allsvenskan featured 12 teams competing in a double round-robin format, meaning each team played every other team twice, once at home and once away, for a total of 22 matches per team. Points were awarded as two for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a loss. The team with the most points at the end of the season was crowned champion. The two teams finishing at the bottom of the table were relegated to Division 2.
Participating Teams
The following 12 clubs participated in the 1973 Allsvenskan season:
- AIK (Solna)
- Åtvidabergs FF (Åtvidaberg)
- Djurgårdens IF (Stockholm)
- GAIS (Gothenburg)
- Halmstads BK (Halmstad)
- Hammarby IF (Stockholm)
- IFK Norrköping (Norrköping)
- Landskrona BoIS (Landskrona)
- Malmö FF (Malmö)
- Örebro SK (Örebro)
- Örgryte IS (Gothenburg)
- Östers IF (Växjö)
Season Summary
Champions: Åtvidabergs FF clinched the title with a strong performance throughout the season, finishing three points ahead of second-placed Malmö FF. This marked a significant period for the club, as it was their second Allsvenskan title in a row.
Relegation: At the conclusion of the season, Örgryte IS and Halmstads BK finished in the bottom two positions and were consequently relegated to Division 2 for the 1974 season.
Promotion: Brynäs IF and GIF Sundsvall were promoted from Division 2 to participate in the 1974 Allsvenskan.
Top Scorer: Jan Mattsson of Östers IF was the top goal scorer for the 1973 season, netting 20 goals.
European Qualification
Based on their league positions and Swedish Cup performance, clubs qualified for European competitions for the 1974–75 season:
- European Cup: Åtvidabergs FF (Allsvenskan champions).
- UEFA Cup:
- Malmö FF (Allsvenskan runners-up and Swedish Cup winners, effectively freeing up a league spot).
- AIK (3rd place in Allsvenskan).
- Östers IF (4th place in Allsvenskan).
League Table (Summary)
(Top and bottom positions shown for illustration)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Åtvidabergs FF | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 53 | 21 | 32 |
| 2 | Malmö FF | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 26 | 29 |
| 3 | AIK | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 42 | 26 | 28 |
| 4 | Östers IF | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 35 | 29 | 26 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 11 | Örgryte IS | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 28 | 44 | 12 |
| 12 | Halmstads BK | 22 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 55 | 9 |
Note: Pld = Matches Played; W = Wins; D = Draws; L = Losses; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against; Pts = Points.