Hammarby IF - Raków Częstochowa live - Football

Hammarby IF host Raków Częstochowa on Thursday, 13 August 2026, at 18:00 BST in Stockholm, in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League 3rd qualifying round. The first leg in Częstochowa ended 0-0, leaving the tie perfectly poised ahead of this decisive match in Sweden. Hammarby sit second in the Swedish Allsvenskan with 27 points from 15 games, while Raków have made a difficult start to their Ekstraklasa season, losing both opening league fixtures.

Match Info: Hammarby IF vs Raków Częstochowa

The second leg of the UEFA Conference League 2026/27 3rd qualifying round between Hammarby IF and Raków Częstochowa takes place on 13 August 2026, kicking off at 18:00 BST (19:00 CEST) in Stockholm, Sweden. With the first leg ending goalless, neither team carries an advantage into this match.

Where to Watch Hammarby IF vs Raków Częstochowa?

Swedish supporters can follow this tie live via Sport Bladet Play, which is streaming the second leg online. It is the dedicated broadcast option for fans based in Sweden, available through the Sport Bladet Play platform.

Polish fans can catch all the action on Kanał Sportowy, available as an online stream. This is the primary broadcast channel for Polish supporters wanting to follow Raków Częstochowa's bid to progress to the Conference League play-off round.

Viewers in other countries should check local UEFA Conference League broadcast partners and streaming services such as DAZN or UEFA.tv, which may carry qualifying round matches depending on the region.

Match between Hammarby IF and Raków Częstochowa - Preview

After a goalless draw in the first leg in Częstochowa, this second leg in Stockholm is effectively a winner-takes-all match, with the victorious side advancing to the UEFA Conference League play-off round.

Hammarby entered the Conference League qualifying after being eliminated from the Europa League qualifying by Belgian side Anderlecht, losing 4-2 on aggregate - drawing 1-1 at home before falling 3-1 away at Lotto Park. Despite that European exit, the Stockholm club remain in excellent domestic form, occupying second place in the Allsvenskan with 27 points from 15 matches and 33 goals scored. Playing at home in front of their own fans is a significant asset for Hammarby in this tie.

Raków Częstochowa reached this stage by dismantling Maltese side Valletta over two legs, winning 3-1 at home and 4-0 away for a 7-1 aggregate. Their European form has been convincing, but their domestic campaign has stuttered badly - two successive Ekstraklasa defeats at the start of the season, including a 2-1 loss at Śląsk Wrocław, leave them 17th in the table. Progressing to the Conference League play-off round would be a meaningful reward for a club eager to rebuild domestic confidence.

Head-to-Head: Hammarby IF vs Raków Częstochowa

Hammarby IF and Raków Częstochowa are meeting for only the second time in their history, with this rivalry beginning just weeks ago when the 3rd qualifying round draw brought them together. The first leg produced a tightly contested 0-0 draw, meaning the two clubs are level on aggregate as they prepare to decide the tie in Stockholm.

Below is the only previous meeting between these two sides:

• 6 August 2026 - UEFA Conference League Qualifying - Raków Częstochowa 0-0 Hammarby IF

Hammarby IF - Recent Form

Hammarby IF are one of the most attack-minded sides in Swedish football right now, sitting second in the Allsvenskan table with 27 points, 33 goals scored, and a record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses from 15 league games.

Looking at their last five matches across all competitions, the picture is mixed but encouraging on home soil. They beat Degerfors IF 4-0 at home in the Allsvenskan on 19 July, then drew 1-1 with Anderlecht in the Europa League first leg on 24 July. A 1-1 draw away at Brommapojkarna followed on 26 July, before Anderlecht won the return 3-1 in Brussels on 31 July, ending Hammarby's Europa League dream. They then held Raków to 0-0 in Częstochowa on 6 August, showing they are well-organised defensively even when not at their attacking best. The Greens have demonstrated an ability to score freely at home - including an 8-1 thrashing of Örgryte IS earlier in the Allsvenskan season - and that home advantage could prove decisive in this second leg.

Raków Częstochowa - Recent Form

Raków Częstochowa arrive in Stockholm as a team with contrasting form: dominant and clinical in European qualifying, yet struggling badly in the Ekstraklasa after losing both opening domestic fixtures.

Their Conference League qualifying campaign has been impressive, going unbeaten in 3 matches with 2 wins and 1 draw, accumulating 7 goals and conceding just 1 in their ties against Valletta and Hammarby. The 3-1 home win over Valletta on 23 July was followed by a commanding 4-0 away victory on 30 July - a 7-1 aggregate that underlined Raków's quality in Europe. However, the domestic picture tells a very different story: a 1-2 home defeat to Wisła Płock on 26 July and another 1-2 reverse away at Śląsk Wrocław on 2 August leave them without a single Ekstraklasa point this term. The goalless draw at home to Hammarby on 6 August was a cautious but sensible first-leg result - now they must produce something more ambitious in the away leg.

Facts and Statistics

Hammarby IF and Raków Częstochowa are two clubs meeting for only the second time ever, having first encountered each other in the 2026/27 UEFA Conference League 3rd qualifying round. Despite the brief history between them, both sides have shown they can produce explosive attacking football in European competition, and this tie has the potential to be decided by a single goal.

• Raków Częstochowa beat Valletta FC 7-1 on aggregate in the 2nd qualifying round (3-1 at home, 4-0 away).
• Hammarby IF have scored 33 goals in 15 Allsvenskan 2026 matches - an average of 2.2 per game.
• The only previous meeting between these clubs ended 0-0 in Częstochowa on 6 August 2026, making this second leg a straight shootout.
• Hammarby IF recorded the biggest home win in the 2026 Allsvenskan season, beating Örgryte IS 8-1 on 18 April.
• Raków collected 0 points from their opening 2 Ekstraklasa 2026/27 matches, losing both by a 1-2 scoreline.