Fjolnir Women 1 – 2 Fylkir Women
Iceland Women 2 Deild – July 8, 2026

Fylkir Women edged a tight contest away to Fjolnir Women, claiming a 2-1 victory in the Iceland Women 2 Deild. The win keeps Fylkir in contention near the top of the table, while Fjolnir will rue missed opportunities after a spirited second-half fightback.

Match Overview

Played under the bright midnight sun typical of Icelandic summer, the match started at a high tempo. Fylkir took control early and pressed Fjolnir deep into their own half. The home side gradually grew into the game but were undone by two well-taken goals from the visitors.

Key Moments

• Fylkir’s opener: A swift counter-attack in the 23rd minute saw the Fylkir striker slot home from close range after a defensive slip.
• Second goal early in second half: Just after the restart, a powerful strike from outside the box doubled Fylkir’s lead and seemed to put the game beyond reach.
• Fjolnir’s consolation: The home side pulled one back in the 70th minute through a well-placed header from a corner, but they could not find an equaliser despite late pressure.

Tactical Story

Fylkir set up to sit deep and hit on the break, a strategy that worked perfectly in the first half. Fjolnir dominated possession after going 2-0 down but lacked the final pass in the attacking third. The visitors’ defensive organisation held firm, and while Fjolnir created a handful of chances, the Fylkir goalkeeper made two crucial saves to preserve the lead.

Table Impact

With this victory, Fylkir Women move into the top half of the Iceland Women 2 Deild standings, building momentum in their push for promotion. Fjolnir remain in mid-table and will look to bounce back in their next fixture against a fellow relegation-threatened side.