UMF Selfoss Women 2–0 Volsungur Husavik Women | Iceland Women's Division 1 | 31 May 2026

Match Overview

UMF Selfoss Women claimed a convincing 2–0 home victory over Volsungur Husavik Women in the Iceland Women’s Division 1, continuing their push for promotion. A first-half goal set the tone, and a second after the interval secured the points in a controlled performance. Volsungur struggled to create clear opportunities throughout the 90 minutes.

First Half: Early Dominance

Selfoss took the game to their opponents from the opening whistle. The breakthrough came in the 19th minute when midfielder Helga Jónsdóttir latched onto a through ball and calmly slotted past the advancing goalkeeper. The hosts dominated possession and created several more chances, but wayward shooting meant they took only a 1–0 lead into half‑time.

Second Half: Comfortable Control

The second half followed a similar pattern. Selfoss doubled their lead in the 64th minute through a well‑worked corner routine: the ball was played short to Anna Björnsdóttir, who drilled a low cross into the box where forward Ragna Gísladóttir deflected it home. Volsungur attempted to respond with long balls forward, but the Selfoss defence, marshalled by captain Kristín Ólafsdóttir, remained unbreachable.

Standout Players

• Helga Jónsdóttir (Selfoss) – Scored the opener and was a creative force in midfield.
• Ragna Gísladóttir (Selfoss) – Poached the second goal and worked tirelessly pressing the backline.
• Volsungur attack – Isolated and unable to sustain any meaningful pressure.

Implications

The victory keeps UMF Selfoss Women within touching distance of the league leaders, strengthening their promotion credentials. Volsungur Husavik Women remain in the bottom half, now four points clear of the relegation zone but needing to improve offensive output in the coming weeks.