The 2013 season was Landskrona BoIS's 98th in existence, their 51st season in the second highest division, their 10th season in Superettan and their 8th consecutive season in the league. They competed in Superettan and Svenska Cupen. The season began with the group stage of Svenska Cupen in March, and league play started in April and lasted until November. Jörgen Pettersson replaced Henrik Larsson as manager in December 2012, and Georg "Rossi" Eterovic replaced Hans Eklund as assistant manager. The captain this season was Linus Malmqvist, with Fredrik Svanbäck as vice captain.
Key events of the season
16 November 2012: Jörgen Pettersson is announced as new head coach, with Georg "Rossi" Eterovic as assistant, which means that Henrik Larsson and Hans Eklund will leave the club.[1]
9 February 2013: BoIS wins the first match of the pre-season against Falkenbergs FF with 4-0.[6]
6 April 2013: BoIS wins the first match of the 2013 Superettan against Degerfors IF at home with 1-0, with a goal scored by Amethyst Bradley Ralani.[7]
12 August 2013: For the third time in recently played matches, BoIS loses a match on extra time. This time against Ängelholms FF on Ängelholms IP in the Scanian derby with 1-2.[8]
21 October 2013: After heavy protests from the fans, the Landskrona BoIS board decides to draw back their decision on switching from natural to artificial turf on Landskrona IP.[10]
21 October 2013: Landskrona BoIS loses their fifth match in a row.[11]
24 October 2013: Landskrona BoIS suspends the defender Liridon Leçi and goalkeeper Bill Halvorsen from further play, with suspicions that the players have been bribed to influence the team's performances negatively.[12]
2 November 2013: Landskrona BoIS secures their place in Superettan 2014 by drawing 0-0 at home with GIF Sundsvall. Reserve goalkeeper Niklas Uddenäs becomes the hero of the day with a couple of high class saves.[13]
Players
First-team squad
This section shows the squad as of the end of the 2013 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
This section shows youth players who made appearances in the first-team squad as of the end of the 2013 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Midfielder Andreas Dahl joined Landskrona during the winter from Hammarby IF, where he had spent his last four seasons. Dahl played a total of 27 league matches during the season, and scored two goals.
Forward Alexander Nilsson joined Landskrona during the winter on loan from Malmö FF, along with teammate Tobias Malm. Alex Nilsson played a total of 22 matches during the season and scored 8 goals.
Midfielder Christoffer Tapper Holter returned to Landskrona from Kristianstads FF during the winter.
Winter 2012-13
In:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Out:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
In:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No.
Pos.
Nation
Player
Out:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Forward Fredrik Olsson played 27 league matches and scored 9 goals, which along with one goal in the cup made him the team's best goal scorer overall with 10 goals.
Forward Fredrik Karlsson played 26 league matches and scored 9 goals, which made him Landskrona's top scorer in the Superettan league, along with Fredrik Olsson.