September 3rd features a match where SJK will play host to VPS in a Veikkausliiga match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 10 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 6th placed SJK, recorded a 0-1 loss against HJK. Anthony Olusanya struck first for HJK in the 19th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, SJK couldn’t muster any offence and HJK ran away with the shutout win. SJK should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 18 points in their last 10 matches, while 9th placed VPS is fresh off their 1-1 draw against HIFK. Michael Bakare scored the first goal for HIFK in the 8th minute, then Jesper Engstrom tied it up for VPS in the 73rd minute earning VPS a comeback draw. VPS looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, SJK won by a score of 1 to 0. Hakans scored the first goal for SJK in the 49th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else At the end of 90 a dissapointed VPS couldn’t manage to score, and SJK took the shutout win.
Both Joonas Vahtera and Multanen have been the hottest scorers for VPS in the last five each having scored 2 goals. SJK is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Tuomas Kaukua and Diego Rojas each having 2 goals in their last five.