Hønefoss W vs Rosenborg W - Toppserien

The Toppserien returns to the home ground on October 24, 2026, where Hønefoss W and Rosenborg W will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai remains a doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League encounter against LASK.

The standings paint a clear picture: Hønefoss W in 10th, Rosenborg W in 3rd, and both keen to climb. The hosts are badly in need of a turnaround, with WLLLW in their last five and a win rate of just 20% highlighting their struggles. On the road, Rosenborg W have been equally impressive — WWWWD in their last five and a win rate of 66.67% for the campaign. The contrast in attacking output — 0.8 versus 1.8 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Their 3-0 win over Nice takes them up to second spot in the fledgling Ligue 1 table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Hønefoss W will look to impose their style on home soil, while Rosenborg W are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Speaking in his unveiling press conference on Thursday, he said: Bayern Munich had attempted to sign Benjamin Sesko ahead of Manchester United, but a deal proved too expensive, according to cfbayerninsider.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Against Leverkusen, what turned out to be the winning goal was scored by David Mokwa, a young striker plucked from Hoffenheim's reserves in January.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. The numbers tilt towards Rosenborg W, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. Whatever the outcome, the Toppserien fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.