 Nilsson once again became a first team regular and started the season with a good start, with four straight wins, including three clean sheets against Mjällby, Elfsborg and Syrianska.After being suspended for two matches for picking up three yellow cards this season., Nilsson scored on his return from suspension in the last-16 of the Swedish Cup, in a 2–1 win over Trelleborgs FF.His performance attracted interests from clubs around Europe, including Danish side Copenhagen, who were interested in signing him and at one point, involved Peter Larsson as part of the exchange.