Johansson prepares for Falkirk ahead of first home game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Alfred Johansson is set to play his first home game with Steelmen in the Scottish Premiership against Falkirk on Sunday. Johansson acknowledges Falkirk as the 'nemesis' from last season, aware of their past success against his team. He expressed excitement and confidence heading into the match despite both teams losing key players. The Steelmen are looking to build on their recent performance after a 1-1 draw against HJK Helsinki in the Conference League play-offs. The match with Falkirk will be crucial for both teams as they seek to establish their standings early in the season.
- •Johansson's first home game for the Steelmen is on Sunday.
- •Falkirk has a history of success against Steelmen last season.
- •Johansson highlights the challenge posed by Falkirk.
- •Steelmen drew 1-1 against HJK Helsinki in the Conference League play-offs.
- •Both teams have experienced player losses heading into the match.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Johansson relishing facing last season's 'nemesis' on Sunday
"Alfred Johansson really does take things one game at a time. On Wednesday, he admitted he "didn't even know about the draw" in relation to potentially facing Freiburg in the Conference League play-offs, and on Thursday, he certainly wouldn't entertain any questions about reaching that stage by defeating HJK Helsinki next week. It will be the Swede's first home game in the Scottish Premiership, and though he only joined over the summer, he's acutely aware of the hold the Bairns had over the Steelmen last season.
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