Icelandic Women's Super Cup
The Icelandic Women's Super Cup is an annual showpiece match that kicks off the season in Icelandic women's football. It pits the champions of the top-tier Úrvalsdeild league against the Icelandic Women's Cup winners, setting the tone for the domestic campaign and highlighting the surge in women's game popularity on the island.
History and foundation
Launched in 2010 as a female counterpart to the men's Super Cup, the fixture initially took place in August but shifted to early season (April/May) from 2013. A standout moment: Breiðablik's 4-0 thrashing of Stjarnan in 2015 set the goal record. The 2020 edition fell victim to COVID-19, but it roared back in 2021. Teams like Þór/Akureyri (4 wins) and Breiðablik (3 titles) have shaped its legacy, mirroring the league's growth from grassroots to UEFA-influenced professionalism.
Tournament format
Single knockout match on a neutral venue, typically Laugardalsvöllur in Reykjavík, Iceland's premier stadium. If one team holds both titles, the Cup finalist or league runners-up step in. Standard 90 minutes, with extra time and penalties if needed. Crowds range from 1,000–2,000, broadcast on RÚV and Stöð 2 Sport.
Interesting facts
Average goals per match hover at 2.8, reflecting Iceland's tactical, counter-attacking style with set-piece prowess. Top scorers include Hildur Þorgeirsdóttir (Selfoss, 3 goals) and Fanny Wulff (Breiðablik, 2). Standout players: Agnes Travis (Þór/Akureyri), a Swedish-league veteran leading attacks; Sigríður Lárusdóttir (Stjarnan), dribbling wizard; and teenage sensation Þóra Björk Guðmundsdóttir (Breiðablik), already capped internationally at 18. These talents elevate the competition's profile.