Haugesund vs Ranheim - 1. Division

A fascinating 1. Division chapter awaits on June 14, 2026 when Haugesund take on Ranheim at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

The standings paint a clear picture: Haugesund in 1st, Ranheim in 10th, and both keen to climb. Haugesund are operating at a remarkable level, their WWWWL run and a season win rate of 72.73% placing them among the 1. Division's very best. Ranheim have struggled to string results together away from home, DDLLL over their last five with a win rate of 31.82%. Where Haugesund have leaned on defensive discipline, Ranheim have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Haugesund will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Ranheim will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Tom Heaton: Would have been frustrated at the goal he conceded but one sharp save just before half-time and safe hands after the break. 7 Leny Yoro: Should have won the header for the first goal but improved after that.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Given the balance of the numbers, Haugesund should have enough to edge it — a 3-2 victory looks the most likely outcome. With positions in the 1. Division table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.