 Despite a good performance against Kalmar FF on 24 September 2008, Nilsson, however, was demoted to the substitute bench for the rest of the season.In 2009 season, Nilsson established himself in the first team, along with Ekstrand, in the defense and made a good start in the opening game of the season when he helped the club win against Göteborg 1–0, as well as, clean sheet.This was followed up by two wins against GAIS and Hammarby.