Mjallby AIF have sacked head coach Karl Marius Aksum and appointed Brännström as the new manager. The decision was made on September 9, 2026, as reported by Dagens Nyheter Sport, and comes with the club in a precarious league position.
The reigning Swedish champions currently sit 12th in the Allsvenskan table with 20 points from 19 games. Their record stands at five wins, five draws, and nine losses, leaving them just one point above the relegation playoff spot. Recent form has been poor, with three losses in their last five matches. Brännström takes over a side that has conceded 33 goals while scoring only 25, resulting in a goal difference of minus eight.
Why did Mjallby change managers now?
The decision to dismiss Karl Marius Aksum followed a string of disappointing results. The club's board deemed their league position, a mere point above the playoff zone, unacceptable for a championship team. Mjallby also trails league leaders Sirius by a massive 25 points, highlighting a significant gap to the top. The leadership chose to act before the next away fixture against Vasteras SK FK on October 18.
Brännström, who now assumes control, faces an immediate challenge. He must reverse the negative trend quickly. The squad is currently without two key players due to injury: Timo Stavitski and Villum Dalsgaard. Their absence has impacted the team, which you can monitor on our injuries page.
What challenges await the new manager?
The new manager Brännström faces a tough schedule right away. The next task is an away match against Vasteras SK FK, who are eighth in the table. To handle this, he needs to stabilise a defence that has leaked goals. Finding a winning formula will be critical for Allsvenskan survival.
Mjallby's squad has quality, but their form has been lacking. Brännström's first job is to restore the team's confidence and organise their play more effectively. He has just over a month to prepare the team for the important match in Vasteras. The full fixtures schedule shows the path ahead.
What is Mjallby's league situation?
The team is in a dangerous zone of the Allsvenskan. With 20 points, the margins are extremely thin. A win would provide breathing room, while further losses could drag them into the relegation battle. An average of just over a goal per game is not enough to climb the table.
To secure their season, Mjallby must significantly improve their points haul in the remaining matches. The current standings show how tight the mid-table is. Brännström's mission is to immediately break the negative trend and secure the club's top-flight status.
The club has now turned the page and is betting on a new leader. All eyes are on the managerial change and the upcoming match on October 18 against Vasteras SK FK.
