Växjö DFF () is a

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club from

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, in

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. The club was established in 2014 and was promoted into the women's premier division

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for the first time in 2017. The club play their home games at Visma Arena in Växjö. The team colour is black and purple. The club is affiliated to the

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. In 2021, Växjö DFF was relegated from Damallsvenskan after losing an away game, 0–5, to

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on Thursday, 14 October. In 2022 they advanced to premier division

again.

History

Växjö DFF was formed in 2014, through a merger of the women's association Växjö FF and Hovshaga AIF's women's football section. The club took over a place in the Division 1 (Swedish women's football), and finished second in the 2014 season behind

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. The following season, Växjö DFF won the 2015 series and defeated IF Böljan in the promotion qualifier with a score of 9–0 over two matches, finishing first in the Division 1 secured the clubs promotion to the

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for the 2016 season. The 2016

season was Växjö DFF first season in the 2nd level in the Swedish women football pyramid, Växjö DFF finished third behind

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by two points. For the 2017 season Växjö DFF won the series and for the first time in club history they qualified for the

Current squad

Out on loan

Former players

''For details of current and former players, see :Växjö DFF players.''

Honours

(Tier 2) **Winners: 2017

Footnotes

External links

Växjö DFF
– Official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Växjö DFF Women's football clubs in Sweden Sport in Växjö 2014 establishments in Sweden Damallsvenskan clubs Association football clubs established in 2014 Football clubs in Kronoberg County 21st-century establishments in Kronoberg County