Lyn W vs Hønefoss W - Toppserien

A fascinating Toppserien chapter awaits on September 26, 2026 when Lyn W take on Hønefoss W at Kringsjå kunstgress — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Toppserien contest at Kringsjå kunstgress offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts have struggled for consistency, LWLLL in their last five pointing to a win rate of 33.33%. Hønefoss W are in the midst of a slump, WLLLW over their last five and a paltry win rate of 20% summing up their struggles. Where Lyn W have leaned on defensive discipline, Hønefoss W have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Larson’s long-term plans have attracted renewed attention following teammate Alex Bowman’s recent announcement that he intends to retire from full-time Cup Series competition at the end of the 2027 season.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Lyn W favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Hønefoss W are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. In possession, Silva has the confidence to play forwards rather than simply recycling possession.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. But former Reds forward Teddy Sheringham believes Tielemans isn’t good enough to be the midfielder United needed.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With positions in the Toppserien table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.