Malmö FF won the match after two goals from Emil Forsberg and a late winner by Guillermo Molins.

Malmö FF took the lead twice during the course of the game before scoring the winning goal in injury time in the second half.

In 2012, Svenska Cupen changed to a fall-spring season format due to developing competition results.

IFK Göteborg's title contenders were Malmö FF, Helsingborgs IF and AIK, all of which had competed in Supercupen previously.

As league winners, Malmö FF had home ground advantage in Supercupen.