Stabaek Women 2 – 1 Molde Women | Toppserien | June 13, 2026

Stabaek Women moved to the top of the Toppserien table after a hard‑fought 2-1 victory over Molde Women at the Nadderud Stadion on Saturday. The win, coupled with LSK Kvinner’s shock defeat, gives Stabaek a three‑point lead at the summit with eight matches remaining.

Match Dynamics

Stabaek started brightly, dominating possession in the opening 15 minutes. Their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when a neat one‑two between Ingrid Ødegård and Silje Andersen saw Ødegård burst into the box and slot home from 10 yards. Molde responded well, with striker Heidi Nygård testing Stabaek goalkeeper Martine Solberg with a powerful drive that was tipped over the bar.

The equaliser came just before half‑time, against the run of play. Molde’s Ragnhild Hauge delivered a dangerous free kick into the box, and centre‑back Nina Furu rose highest to head past Solberg. 1-1 at the break, and the match was wide open.

Second‑Half Decider

Stabaek came out with renewed intensity after the restart. Head coach Tommy Hansen instructed his wing‑backs to push higher, creating overloads in wide areas. The winning goal arrived in the 59th minute when a cross from the right by Sara Kvam was flicked on by Maren Bakke to Julie Mathisen, who volleyed home from six yards.

Molde pushed for a second equaliser, introducing fresh legs, but Stabaek’s defensive duo of Camilla Torp and Ida Rusten held firm. The hosts saw out the final minutes with relative comfort to secure a vital win.

Stars of the Game

• Julie Mathisen (Stabaek) – Scored the winner and caused problems all night with her movement.
• Ingrid Ødegård (Stabaek) – Opened the scoring and was a creative force from midfield.
• Nina Furu (Molde) – The centre‑back scored and defended well, but her team came up short.

Title Race Implications

Stabaek now sit on 31 points, three ahead of LSK Kvinner (28) and four ahead of third‑placed Rosenborg. Molde remain in 7th place but are only four points off the relegation play‑off spot. Stabaek’s next test is a tricky trip to Aalesund, while Molde host bottom‑side Vålerenga in a must‑win encounter.