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Veikkausliiga: KTP Win, Haka Relegated

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Veikkausliiga: KTP Win, Haka Relegated
KTP's late goal seals win, Haka's relegation


Haka's relegation was confirmed after a 2-1 defeat to KTP, with KTP facing a playoff to stay in Veikkausliiga.


KTP sealed their Veikkausliiga survival with a thrilling 2-1 win over Haka, thanks to a stunning late goal from substitute Luca Weckstrom...


Haka's relegation from Veikkausliiga was confirmed after a thrilling match against KTP, with the Kotka side emerging victorious with a 2-1 win. Jordan Houston initially put Haka ahead, but Petteri Forsell's equalizer and Luca Weckström's stunning 70-meter goal sealed the win for KTP.


This victory allowed KTP to escape relegation, while Haka's season ended in disappointment. Haka had struggled to find form this year, failing to win since early July, and the team's financial situation is also under pressure. Relegation means Haka will lose significant revenue, including TV rights and UEFA solidarity payments.


The match between Haka and KTP was a high-stakes showdown, with both teams fighting for survival in Veikkausliiga. KTP's win means they will participate in the relegation playoffs, while Haka will drop down to Ykkösliiga for the 2026 season. The financial implications of relegation will be significant for Haka, and the team's future looks uncertain.


KTP's new head coach, Ossi Virta, will be pleased with his team's performance, which saw them turn around a seven-match losing streak with two wins and a draw. Petteri Forsell believes his team needs to improve their performance to achieve better results. For Haka, the relegation is a bitter pill to swallow, and the team will have to regroup and rebuild for the 2026 Ykkösliiga season.


Their plans were quickly derailed just seven minutes in, as Oskari Sallinen's injury forced a substitution, throwing their strategy off course. The first half saw them struggle for accuracy, managing only one shot on target from seven attempts.


Meanwhile, KTP showed more creativity in their attack, but their efforts were thwarted by a solid performance from home goalkeeper Liam Hughes, who kept his side in the game with a series of saves, maintaining the goalless scoreline at halftime.


Six minutes after the restart, Haka thought they had found a way out of trouble when Jordan Houston chased down a pass from Michael Boamah on the right wing. Houston skillfully cut inside the defender and curled a low strike across KTP goalkeeper Oscar Linner and into the bottom corner, sparking celebrations among the Haka players.


However, the joy was short-lived, as KTP equalized just 14 minutes later. Matias Paavola worked the ball out to the right wing and delivered a precise, low cross that Petteri Forsell swept home, restoring parity for the visitors and dashing Haka's hopes of a win.


KTP sealed their Veikkausliiga survival with a thrilling 2-1 win over Haka, thanks to a stunning late goal from substitute Luca Weckström. With 13 minutes remaining, Weckström unleashed a powerful 25-yard shot that flew into the top corner, condemning Haka to relegation.


Haka's attempts to mount a late comeback were in vain, and the final whistle marked the end of their Veikkausliiga journey for the season. The defeat means Haka will play in the second tier for the first time since 2019. Meanwhile, KTP will face TPS in a playoff to determine their Veikkausliiga fate.


VPS and Jaro faced off in a crucial match, with both teams level on 31 points and vying for the minor honor of topping the Relegation Group. However, Jaro emerged victorious, claiming seventh place overall and bragging rights in the Ostrobothnia derby with a 3-1 win.


The visitors took control early, racing into a two-goal lead within the first half-hour. Albin Bjorkskog opened the scoring 10 minutes in, netting for Jaro, before Kerfala Cissoko doubled their advantage on 25 minutes, simultaneously tying with SJK's Kasper Paananen for the golden boot with 14 goals each.




VPS pulled one back before halftime, courtesy of Jesper Engstrom's first goal of 2025. However, Jaro restored their two-goal advantage seconds after the break through Severi Kähkönen. The 3-1 defeat saw VPS finish in ninth place, with the team now losing three of their last four matches.


On the Åland Islands, Mariehamn wrapped up their season with a 2-0 victory over AC Oulu, securing eighth place in the process. Meanwhile, the visitors had already secured their spot in the league, having spent much of the season well clear of relegation trouble.




The match was goalless at halftime, but Mariehamn took the lead just three minutes into the second half through Leo Andersson's goal. Daniel Enqvist sealed the win with 25 minutes remaining, ensuring a positive end to the season for the home side.



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