Hottur Egilsstadir 3 – 1 Reynir Sandgerdi
Iceland Division 3 | May 10, 2026

Match Overview

Hottur Egilsstadir secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Reynir Sandgerdi in an Iceland Division 3 clash on a cool Saturday evening. The home side dominated large spells of the match, using their physical edge and quick transitions to break down a resilient Reynir defence.

First Half Action

The opening 20 minutes were even, with both teams testing the waters. Reynir Sandgerdi's goalkeeper made two sharp saves to deny Hottur's early pressure. However, Hottur broke the deadlock in the 27th minute when a well-worked corner was headed home by centre-back Arnar Jónsson. The goal lifted the home side, and they doubled their lead just before half-time: a swift counter-attack ended with winger Einar Pálsson slotting past the keeper from a tight angle.

Second Half and Key Moments

Reynir Sandgerdi came out with renewed energy after the break and pulled one back in the 58th minute. A defensive lapse allowed forward Birkir Már to pounce on a loose ball inside the box and fire low into the corner. The visitors pushed for an equaliser, but Hottur regained control.

The decisive moment came in the 76th minute when Hottur's midfielder Kristján Fannar unleashed a stunning 25-yard strike that curled into the top corner, restoring the two-goal cushion. Reynir could not find a way back, and Hottur held on comfortably for all three points.

Standings Impact

The win lifts Hottur Egilsstadir into the top half of the Iceland Division 3 table, while Reynir Sandgerdi remain in the lower reaches, needing to tighten their defence after conceding three on the road.

• Man of the Match: Kristján Fannar (Hottur) – one goal, constant threat in midfield.
• Possession: Hottur 54% – 46% Reynir
• Shots on target: Hottur 6 – 3 Reynir