In an entertaining clash in the Iceland Women's Division 1 on 10 July 2026, UMF Selfoss Women secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over KR Reykjavik Women. The match at Selfossvöllur saw the home side come from behind to claim all three points, moving them closer to the promotion race.

Match Overview

KR Reykjavik, a team with a strong tradition in Icelandic women’s football, started brightly and took a deserved lead through a well-struck goal in the 22nd minute. However, UMF Selfoss showed resilience, equalising before half-time and then taking control of the second period to snatch the win.

Key Moments

• 22' – KR Reykjavik goal: A swift counter-attack saw winger María Kristinsdóttir cut inside from the right and fire a low shot into the far corner, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.
• 39' – Selfoss equaliser: A corner kick was poorly cleared, allowing midfielder Anna Steinunn to volley home from the edge of the box with her weaker foot.
• 67' – Winning goal: After sustained pressure, substitute forward Drífa Hrafnsdóttir latched onto a through ball and poked it past the KR goalkeeper at the near post.

Tactical Story

Selfoss started in a 4-3-3 but struggled to break down KR’s deep defensive block in the opening stages. After conceding, they switched to a more direct style, with full-backs pushing high to create overloads. Manager Guðjón Þórhallsson made two attacking substitutions at half-time, which paid off as the team maintained higher intensity. KR Reykjavik, after their early goal, dropped deeper and invited pressure, a tactic that backfired once Selfoss found their rhythm.

Standout Players

Anna Steinunn was the heartbeat of the Selfoss midfield — her equaliser was a moment of quality, and she completed 87% of her passes. Drífa Hrafnsdóttir made an immediate impact off the bench with the winning goal. For KR Reykjavik, defender Sunna Björgvinsdóttir made several crucial tackles, but she could not prevent the second-half collapse. KR’s goalscorer, María Kristinsdóttir, faded after the break as Selfoss doubled up on her flank.

Season Impact

The victory moves UMF Selfoss into third place with 22 points after 12 matches, just three points behind the automatic promotion places in the Women's Division 1. KR Reykjavik slip to sixth on 16 points, now seven points adrift of the top two. With the season reaching its midpoint, Selfoss have built a strong case as potential dark horses for promotion.

Selfoss next face a tricky away trip to Haukar, while KR Reykjavik host bottom side Fjölnir in a must-win game.