Helsingborg kicked off the season in Superettan with an impressive 4-1 victory over Öster at Olympia. The match, which attracted 9,868 spectators, showcased Helsingborg's strength and determination. Just three minutes in, HIF's new center-back Demba N'Diaye scored the opening goal from a corner, setting the tone for the match. Öster equalized shortly after through Oscar Uddenäs, but Helsingborg quickly responded with a fantastic long-range shot from Evin Gigovic that restored their lead. In the second half, Clancy Biten extended the lead to 3-1, and Alexander Johansson sealed the final score at 4-1. Team captain Jakob Voelkerling Persson, who returned to HIF after several seasons at Sirius, expressed his joy over the strong start. Coach Stevie Grieve thus received a dream start to his new role, while Öster's coach Max Mölder saw his team struggle but fail to capitalize.