Sigismund, King of Poland and Sweden, tried to put down a rebellion by Duke Charles.

The armies of King Sigismund III Vasa and Prince Charles met near the Stegeborg.

The king's mercenaries easily stopped the untrained troops of the prince.

The Polish cavalry attack broke Charles' army causing panic, during which they suffered heavy losses.

In the long run, this proved to be a mistake, as the Swedish rebels regained the initiative and defeated Sigismund at the battle of Stångebro.