2012–13 Svenska Cupen
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The 2012–13 Svenska Cupen was the 57th season of Svenska Cupen and the first season since 2000–01 to be held according to the fall-spring season format. The season also reintroduced a group stage, the first since 1995–96.
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Tournament details | |
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Country | Sweden |
Dates | 3 June 2012 – 26 May 2013 |
Teams | 103 (including qualifying) 96 (competition proper) |
Final positions | |
Champions | IFK Göteborg (6th title) |
Runner-up | Djurgårdens IF |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 119 |
Goals scored | 403 (3.39 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Tobias Hysén (8 goals)[1] |
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A total of 96 clubs entered the competition. The first round commenced on 3 June 2012 and the final was contested on 26 May 2013 at Friends Arena in Solna.[2][3] Helsingborgs IF were the defending champions, having beaten Kalmar FF 3–1 in last season's final.
IFK Göteborg won their sixth Svenska Cupen title on 26 May 2013 after defeating Djurgårdens IF 3–1 on penalties after the match had finished 1–1 after extra time.