Vikingur Reykjavik Women 1–3 IBV Vestmannaeyjar Women
Icelandic Besta-deild kvenna – 10 July 2026

Match Overview

IBV Vestmannaeyjar Women secured a commanding 3–1 victory away to Vikingur Reykjavik Women in the Icelandic Besta-deild kvenna on 10 July 2026. The result strengthened IBV’s push for the upper half of the table while leaving Vikingur searching for consistency at home.

Key Moments

• 14th minute: IBV opened the scoring through a clinical finish from midfielder Katrín Ósk Jónsdóttir, who pounced on a loose ball inside the box.
• 38th minute: Vikingur equalised with a well-worked set piece, as defender Harpa Sif Eiríksdóttir headed home from a corner.
• 52nd minute: IBV regained the lead just after the interval. A swift counter-attack ended with forward Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir slotting past the keeper.
• 78th minute: IBV sealed the win when substitute Anna Karen Sigurðardóttir fired in a third from distance, leaving Vikingur with no way back.

Tactical Story

Vikingur started brightly, pressing high and forcing IBV into early errors. However, IBV’s ability to absorb pressure and hit on the break proved decisive. The visitors’ midfield trio dominated the second half, cutting off supply lines to Vikingur’s forwards. IBV’s shape shifted from a 4–3–3 to a compact 4–5–1 after taking the lead, frustrating the home side.

Standout Performers

Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir (IBV): A constant threat in behind, her goal and movement stretched Vikingur’s defence throughout the match.
Harpa Sif Eiríksdóttir (Vikingur): Scored the equaliser and was solid aerially, but unable to prevent the late collapse.

Standings Impact

The win lifted IBV Vestmannaeyjar into the top four of the Besta-deild kvenna, while Vikingur Reykjavik remained in the lower half, now four points clear of the relegation zone. The result underlined IBV’s growing confidence under the guidance of head coach Jónas Guðmundsson.