Östersunds FK are the only Swedish team to play European football this season. Home population (municipal/urban area)Arsenal (London): 8.78 millionLazio (Rome): 3.8 millionHertha BSC (Berlin): 3.5 millionAC Milan (Milan): 3.1 millionOlympique de Marseille (Marseille): 1.62 millionEverton: (Liverpool): 1.38 millionÖstersunds FK (Östersund): 61,745Östersund isn't quite as densely populated as London. Östersunds FK: The Jämtkraft Arena can hold 8,466 spectators for Allsvenskan games, but rules banning standing in Uefa competitions means it will hold a tiny 5,092 during Europa League matches. Östersunds FK: The Jamtli museum in Östersund, telling the story of Jämtland and Härjedalen’s history from the Sámi, through to the Vikings and beyond, is the most popular attraction in the area according to TripAdvisor. Östersunds FK: The town doesn't boast a wealth of globally famous sons and daughters, but the entire Östersunds FK team are probably the biggest local heroes of the moment.

Source: The Local August 25, 2017 13:06 UTC