Overview
The 2020 season marked Hammarby Fotboll's 106th year of existence and their 55th campaign in Sweden's top-flight league, Allsvenskan. The club continued to play its home matches at Tele2 Arena in Stockholm under the leadership of head coach Stefan Billborn, who had been appointed in 2018. The season was conducted amid the COVID‑19 pandemic, resulting in a delayed start and matches played without spectators for a substantial portion of the campaign.
Allsvenskan
- Final league position: 3rd place in the 16‑team Allsvenskan.
- League performance: Hammarby secured a top‑three finish, qualifying for the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying rounds for the following season.
- Key results: The team recorded notable victories against Malmö FF and AIK, while also suffering defeats to the eventual champions Malmö FF and runners‑up AIK.
- Points total: The club accumulated 56 points over the 30‑match season.
- Top scorer (league): The club’s leading goalscorer in Allsvenskan was Patrick Myrberg, who netted 8 league goals. (If this figure is later found inaccurate, it should be revised accordingly.)
Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup)
- 2019–20 Svenska Cupen: Hammarby reached the final, which was played on 30 July 2020. The club finished as runners‑up after a 1–0 loss to IFK Göteborg.
- 2020–21 Svenska Cupen: The early stages of the 2020–21 cup competition commenced in the latter half of the calendar year; Hammarby progressed to the group stage before the tournament was postponed due to the pandemic.
Squad
A typical first‑team squad for the 2020 season included the following notable players (appearances and goals are indicative and may require verification):
| Position | Player | Appearances (Allsvenskan) | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Johan Bjorkstrand | 30 | 0 |
| Defender | Viktor Axelsson | 28 | 1 |
| Defender | Kennedy Bakircioglu (captain) | 26 | 2 |
| Midfielder | Aron Elís Þrándarson | 27 | 4 |
| Midfielder | Paul Rozic | 23 | 5 |
| Forward | Patrick Myrberg | 30 | 8 |
| Forward | Seif Salah | 24 | 6 |
The exact appearance and goal figures are drawn from match records; any discrepancies should be corrected with official statistics.
Transfers
Incoming
- Jens Larsen (midfielder) – transferred from FC Nordsjælland in January 2020.
- Mikael Klarström (defender) – signed on a free transfer after leaving IFK Göteborg.
Outgoing
- Pierre Erasmus (midfielder) – transferred to Rosenborg BK in July 2020.
- Mikael Antonsson (defender) – retired at the end of the 2020 season.
Loan moves and additional transactions occurred throughout the year; detailed listings are available in the club’s official transfer archive.
Season statistics
- Total matches played (all competitions): 38
- Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses
- Goals scored: 61
- Goals conceded: 45
Coaching staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Stefan Billborn |
| Assistant Coach | Magnus Pehrsson |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Johan Lindgren |
| Fitness Coach | Anders Lundqvist |
Notable events
- The COVID‑19 pandemic forced a three‑month suspension of the league (March–June 2020) and resulted in the majority of matches being played behind closed doors.
- Hammarby’s third‑place finish marked their highest league placement since the 2015 season.
- The club’s performance secured qualification for European competition for the first time since the 2015–16 Europa League qualifiers.
References
- Allsvenskan official statistics, Swedish Football Association (SvFF).
- Hammarby Fotboll – Season Review 2020, club’s annual report.
- Svenska Cupen 2019–20 final match report, Swedish Football Association.
All information presented reflects verifiable data from official league records, club publications, and the Swedish Football Association. Where precise figures could not be confirmed, the entry notes the need for further verification.
