Sirius returned to the top of Allsvenskan with a victory over Halmstad, ending their two-game losing streak. Halmstad were bottom of the table, and one point would have been enough for Sirius to reclaim first place.
How the goals came
Isak Bjerkebo scored a penalty for Sirius after a cross from him struck the arm of Tom Trybull. Joakim Persson scored Sirius' second goal from Isak Bjerkebo's square ball with seconds to play in the first half.
Return to first place
The result gave Sirius their first win since 10th October and lifted them back to the top of the standings. Halmstad remain three points off the relegation play-off place.
Table picture and next matches
Back-to-back losses left Halmstad six points from guaranteed safety. Hammarby will have the chance to return to the top of the table on 6th November when they face Elfsborg. Sirius next take on Kalmar.
