Stabaek Women Cruise Past FK Haugesund (W) with 3-0 Victory
Stabaek Women continued their strong run in the Norwegian Toppserien with a commanding 3‑0 win over FK Haugesund (W) on 27 May 2026. The home side controlled proceedings from start to finish at the Nadderud Stadion and made their superiority count on the scoreboard.
Match Overview
Stabaek dominated possession and created numerous chances throughout the 90 minutes. Haugesund rarely threatened the home goal, as Stabaek’s defence remained organised and compact. Two first‑half goals put Stabaek in full control, and a third after the interval sealed the comfortable triumph.
Key Moments
- 18th minute: Stabaek’s striker opened the scoring with a composed finish after a quick passing move.
- 35th minute: A deflected shot from outside the box doubled the lead for the home side.
- 68th minute: A set‑piece header from a corner made it 3-0 and ended any hope of a Haugesund comeback.
Tactical Story
Stabaek’s 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to overload the midfield and create numerical advantages on the wings. Their full‑backs pushed high, forcing Haugesund’s wingers to track back constantly. Haugesund’s 4-4-2 struggled to close down space, and they were outpassed and outworked across the pitch.
Standout Players
- Stabaek’s striker – one goal and an assist, led the line superbly.
- Stabaek’s central midfielder – controlled the tempo and completed over 90% of passes.
- Stabaek’s centre‑back – dominant in the air and scored the third goal.
Toppserien Table Implications
The three points keep Stabaek Women firmly in contention for the top half of the Toppserien standings, building momentum as the season progresses. For FK Haugesund (W), the defeat leaves them in the lower reaches of the table, where they will need points quickly to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.

