Fram Reykjavik Women Destroy Fjarðab/Höttur/Leiknir Women 7-1 in Icelandic Cup Thriller

Fram Reykjavik Women delivered a dominant performance in the Iceland Women's Football Cup on June 17, 2026, thrashing the combined side of Fjarðab/Höttur/Leiknir Women 7-1 on their home turf. The result sends a clear message to the rest of the competition that Fram are serious contenders for the trophy this season.

Match Overview

The visitors wasted no time, opening the scoring in the 4th minute through a powerful strike from Þórdís Ágústsdóttir. By the 25th minute, Fram had already built a 3-0 lead, with goals from Helga Rúnarsdóttir (14’) and Margrét Einarsdóttir (22’). The home side briefly rallied, pulling one back in the 31st minute when Björk Jónsdóttir finished a counter-attack, but Fram restored their three-goal advantage just before halftime through Ásdís Helgadóttir.

The second half was a one-sided affair. Fram added three more goals: Helga Rúnarsdóttir completed her hat-trick with two quick strikes in the 56th and 63rd minutes, and substitute Sóley Sigurðardóttir rounded off the scoring in the 79th minute. The final tally of 7-1 reflects Fram’s complete dominance in all departments.

Key Tactical Story

• Fram’s high press: The away side suffocated the Fjarðab/Höttur/Leiknir midfield, winning the ball high up the pitch and creating numerous chances.
• Overwhelming width: Fram’s wingers consistently beat their full-backs, delivering crosses that caused chaos in the home box.
• Home side’s defensive fractures: The combined team struggled with defensive organization, frequently leaving gaps that Fram exploited ruthlessly.

Standout Performers

• Helga Rúnarsdóttir (Fram Reykjavik Women) – Hat-trick hero, showing excellent finishing and movement off the ball.
• Þórdís Ágústsdóttir (Fram Reykjavik Women) – Opened the scoring and provided two assists, a constant menace from midfield.
• Margrét Einarsdóttir (Fram Reykjavik Women) – Scored once and orchestrated the attack with incisive passing.

Season Impact

With this resounding victory, Fram Reykjavik Women advance to the quarter-finals of the Iceland Women's Football Cup, where they will face tough opposition in ÍBV or Valur. The result also extends Fram’s winning streak to four matches across all competitions. For Fjarðab/Höttur/Leiknir Women, the heavy defeat ends their cup run and highlights the gap in quality between them and the top-tier sides. They will now focus on their domestic league campaign, where survival remains the primary objective.

The performance will please Fram’s coaching staff, especially the clinical finishing and work rate. If they can maintain this form, they will be a formidable opponent for any team in the tournament.