Skautafélag Reykjavíkur 3–1 Hörður
Iceland Division 4 | 11 July 2026, 22:00

Skautafélag Reykjavíkur (SKR) moved up the 2. deild karla table with a convincing 3‑1 home win over Hörður at the Skautafélagsvöllur. The victory underlined SKR’s ambitions in the fourth tier of Icelandic football and showcased their attacking fluidity in the second half.

First‑Half Battle

The opening 45 minutes were cagey, with both sides struggling to find rhythm on a rain‑softened pitch. Hörður took a shock lead in the 33rd minute when winger Jón Þórisson cut inside and curled a shot beyond SKR goalkeeper Haukur Pálsson. SKR responded well, equalising just before half‑time through a header from striker Daði Árnason after a corner kick.

Second‑Half Dominance

SKR emerged with renewed energy. In the 55th minute, midfielder Rúnar Örn Jóhannsson pounced on a defensive mistake to slot home from 12 yards. The home side extended the lead in the 74th minute when substitute Viktor Helgason dribbled past two defenders and fired into the top corner. Hörður pressed for a way back but failed to create clear chances.

Key Statistics

• Possession: SKR 58% – 42% Hörður
• Shots on target: SKR 7 – Hörður 3
• Corners: SKR 9 – Hörður 2

Man of the Match

Rúnar Örn Jóhannsson – The SKR midfielder was everywhere, scoring the crucial second goal and providing energy in transitions. His work rate and composure were vital.

League Context

The win lifts SKR into the top half of the Division 4 standings as the season enters its crucial summer phase. Hörður remain in the lower reaches and will need to sharpen their finishing if they are to climb away from the relegation picture. Both sides next play within a week, with SKR travelling to second‑placed KF Framhaldsskólinn.