Selfoss Women edge Volsungur in eight-goal thriller? No, five-goal classic in Icelandic Women's Division 1
UMF Selfoss Women strengthened their promotion credentials with a hard-fought 3-2 away victory over Volsungur Husavik Women at the Húsavík stadium on 16 August 2026. In a match full of attacking intent and dramatic swings, the visitors showed composure under pressure to take all three points in the Icelandic Women's Division 1.
First-half clash of styles
The match began with Volsungur Husavik looking to impose themselves on home turf. They pressed high and moved the ball quickly, threatening Selfoss's defence with early crosses into the box. However, it was the away side who struck first, punishing a defensive lapse with a well-taken goal. Selfoss then doubled their lead before the break, capitalising on a corner routine that left the home defence scrambling. Volsungur responded with a goal of their own to make it 2-1 at half-time, setting up a tense second period.
Second-half drama and a winning response
Out of the break, Volsungur Husavik Women came out with renewed energy. Their midfield pressed higher and they earned an equaliser after sustained pressure, making it 2-2 and silencing the travelling supporters. Just as a draw looked likely, Selfoss dug deep and found a decisive third goal. A swift counter-attack caught the home side out of position, and the substitute striker finished clinically to restore the lead. From there, Selfoss managed the game well, holding on through late pressure to claim a valuable away win.
Key moments
- 1-0: Selfoss open the scoring after a defensive error from Volsungur.
- 2-0: A corner routine is headed in at the near post.
- 2-1: Volsungur pull one back with a header from close range.
- 2-2: The hosts equalise with a low strike from the edge of the area.
- 2-3: Substitute forward races clear on a counter and slots past the keeper.
What this means for the league
The result strengthens UMF Selfoss Women's position in the upper half of the Icelandic Women's Division 1 table, keeping them firmly in the race for promotion. For Volsungur Husavik Women, the defeat is a missed opportunity to climb away from the mid-table pack. Their performance showed plenty of fight, but defensive lapses at crucial moments proved costly against a sharp and organised Selfoss side.