Djurgården hope to hold nerve

Two-horse race 
Since Örgryte IS fell out of contention, the championship has become a two-horse race between Malmö FF and Djurgårdens IF - teams who were relegated as recently as 1999 but returned to the top flight a year later.

Worthy champions 
Both would be worthy champions. Djurgården, led by the midfield duo of Stefan Rehn and Kim Källström, have caught the eye with attractive, free-flowing football. Malmö, under the guidance of experienced coach Tom Prahl, have relied on a solid backbone while Niklas Skoog and 24-goal sensation Peter Ijeh have formed perhaps the best striking partnership in the league.

Djurgården three clear 
Djurgården were second last term and are seeking their first championship since 1966 - and ninth in all - while Malmö have won the league 14 times, but not since 1988. Entering the final day, Djurgården are three points clear as they travel to Borås to face IF Elfsborg - a team led, strangely enough, by former Djurgården great Anders Grönhagen. A draw will be enough to secure the title. If Djurgården lose, however, Malmö can pip them by beating in-form Halmstads BK, who are unbeaten in the last ten games.

Relegation battle 
At the other end of the table, things are no less dramatic. Kalmar FF are down, but there is another relegation place to fill, and the identity of the side that goes into a two-legged relegation play-off to be confirmed. On Monday, reigning champions Hammarby lost to a late goal against IFK Göteborg, meaning they must win at Landskrona BoIS to be sure of avoiding the play-off spot.

Landskrona need a point 
Landskrona, who started the campaign well but have been in terrible form of late, are themselves desperate for the point that will ensure their place in next year's Allsvenskan. Hammarby and Landskrona will also have to keep close tabs on what is happening in Gothenburg. Twice UEFA Cup winners and record 17-time Swedish champions IFK have had a poor season and looked doomed until that last-gasp win against Hammarby gave them hope.

Victory will ensure safety 
Now a victory against Kalmar will see third-bottom IFK through one of the toughest periods in their history. However, should they lose or draw, their fate will depend on the outcome of the game between IFK Norrköping and mid-table GIF Sundsvall.

Fate out of Norrköping hands 
Norrköping trail IFK by two points but have a superior goal difference, thanks to the form of Antti Sumiala and Nick Bosevski. However, sloppy defending in recent weeks has cost Norrköping dear and even if they beat Sundsvall they will be doomed if IFK win and Hammarby gain a point.