Fylkir Women Crush IR Reykjavík Women in Six-Goal Masterclass

Fylkir Women 6 – 0 IR Reykjavík Women
Iceland Women 2 Deild – 3 July 2026

Fylkir Women recorded their biggest win of the season, thrashing IR Reykjavík Women 6–0 in a one-sided Women 2 Deild affair at the Fylkisvöllur. The emphatic victory keeps Fylkir’s promotion push firmly on track, while IR suffer a damaging blow to their survival hopes.

Match Overview

The hosts were rampant from the opening minute. Birna Pálsdóttir opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a close-range finish, and Elísa Rún Jónsdóttir doubled the lead from a free-kick in the 18th. By half-time, Fylkir led 4–0 after a brace from forward Sylvía Árnadóttir.

Key Moments

• 4' – Goal: Pálsdóttir taps in from a rebound.
• 18' – Goal: Jónsdóttir bends a free-kick into the top corner – 2–0.
• 33' – Goal: Árnadóttir finishes from a corner – 3–0.
• 41' – Goal: Árnadóttir scores again with a clinical volley – 4–0.
• 63' – Goal: Helga Finndísardóttir makes it 5–0 from a cut-back.
• 78' – Goal: Substitute Rakel Hrafnkelsdóttir heads in to complete the rout.

Tactical Analysis

Fylkir’s high press suffocated IR from the outset, forcing defensive errors that led to early goals. The visitors struggled to hold possession and rarely threatened the Fylkir goal, managing only two shots on target all match.

Standout Performances

Sylvía Árnadóttir was the star of the show with a first-half brace and a constant threat. Midfielder Elísa Rún Jónsdóttir also shone with her set-piece accuracy and vision. For IR, goalkeeper Hildur Snorradóttir made several saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.

Season Implications

Fylkir Women move to second in the Women 2 Deild standings, now level on points with leaders Keflavík but with a superior goal difference. IR Reykjavík remain second-bottom and face an uphill battle to avoid relegation. The result sends a clear message: Fylkir are genuine title contenders.