Ykkösliiga 2026: standings, schedule and stats
FinlandSeason 2026
About the league: Ykkösliiga
This page covers the Ykkösliiga season in Finland. The 2026 field includes 10 teams, and KTP sits atop the standings with 48 points. The schedule runs from April 3, 2026 through October 17, 2026. Teams combine for 2.53 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 44% of games.
Ykkösliiga 2026: season in numbers
Season overview
105 games have been completed in the 2026 Ykkösliiga season. KTP leads the standings with 48 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games. 46% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 56% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 43% of games. 21% end in a draw. Road teams win 36% of games.
Team leaders
Haka has the league's highest scoring average at 1.95 goals per game. Both teams scored in 62% of KäPa's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  KTP | 21 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 36:21 | +15 | 48 | 2.29 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  PK-35 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 37:14 | +23 | 44 | 2.10 | LWDWW |
| 3 |  Haka | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 41:22 | +19 | 40 | 1.91 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  JIPPO | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 29:17 | +12 | 37 | 1.76 | WLLWW |
| 5 |  JäPS | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 18:29 | -11 | 29 | 1.38 | LWLLD |
| 6 |  EIF | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 26:33 | -7 | 26 | 1.24 | WWWLL |
| 7 |  MP | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 22:33 | -11 | 21 | 1.00 | WLLLL |
| 8 |  Klubi-04 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 25:29 | -4 | 19 | 0.91 | LLDWW |
| 9 |  KäPa | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 21:35 | -14 | 17 | 0.81 | LLLLD |
| 10 |  SJK Akatemia | 21 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 11:33 | -22 | 12 | 0.57 | LLWLL |
League statistics
The 2026 season stats cover 105 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Ykkösliiga rates close to average for game pace, above average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Saidy Saibo10.00
- 2Topi Valtonen9.84
- 3Samuli Hölttä9.04
- 4Nils Henrijs Veinbergs8.84
- 5Roni Polat8.73
- 6Junior Christian Chibuzor8.59
- 7Atomu Tanaka8.29
- 8Petteri Forsell8.23
Most minutes
- 1Anton Lepola1,800
- 2Valentin Purosalo1,800
- 3Matias Paavola1,800
- 4Maksym Zhuk1,800
- 5Yoshiaki Kikuchi1,800
- 6Alex Ramula1,800
- 7Henrik Ölander1,783
- 8Julius Salo1,783
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JIPPO | 21 | 1.64 | 1.11 | +0.53 | 36 | 37 | +1 |
| 2 | KTP | 21 | 1.75 | 1.27 | +0.48 | 36 | 48 | +12 |
| 3 | Haka | 21 | 1.65 | 1.19 | +0.45 | 35 | 40 | +5 |
| 4 | PK-35 | 21 | 1.48 | 1.34 | +0.14 | 31 | 44 | +13 |
| 5 | EIF | 21 | 1.44 | 1.49 | -0.05 | 28 | 26 | -2 |
| 6 | Klubi-04 | 21 | 1.43 | 1.55 | -0.11 | 27 | 19 | -8 |
| 7 | MP | 21 | 1.35 | 1.52 | -0.17 | 27 | 21 | -6 |
| 8 | KäPa | 21 | 1.37 | 1.61 | -0.25 | 26 | 17 | -9 |
| 9 | JäPS | 21 | 1.21 | 1.60 | -0.39 | 24 | 29 | +5 |
| 10 | SJK Akatemia | 21 | 1.22 | 1.85 | -0.64 | 21 | 12 | -9 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Ykkösliiga?
Ykkösliiga has 10 teams in the 2026 season.
When does the 2026 Ykkösliiga season start and end?
The 2026 Ykkösliiga schedule runs from April 3, 2026 through October 17, 2026.
How many rounds are in the Ykkösliiga season?
The 2026 Ykkösliiga schedule covers 27 rounds.
Who leads the Ykkösliiga standings?
KTP leads Ykkösliiga with 48 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ykkösliiga?
Haka has the league's highest scoring average at 1.95 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Ykkösliiga?
PK-35 allows the fewest goals in Ykkösliiga, at 0.67 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Ykkösliiga?
Ykkösliiga games average 2.53 goals.
How often do Ykkösliiga games finish Over 2.5 goals?
46% of Ykkösliiga games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Ykkösliiga?
Both teams score in 44% of Ykkösliiga games.
How often do home teams win in Ykkösliiga?
Home teams win 43% of Ykkösliiga games.
What does xG show in Ykkösliiga stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Ykkösliiga xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in Ykkösliiga?
Torfiq Ali-Abubakar leads the recorded scoring table in Ykkösliiga for 2026 with 8 goals.