Molde W vs Hønefoss W - Toppserien

When Molde W and Hønefoss W clash at Aker Stadion on September 13, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Toppserien fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. He is expected to miss the Community Shield game against Arsenal and the opening Premier League fixture of the season as a result.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Molde W and Hønefoss W cross paths in the Toppserien, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — LWDWD over their last five, a win rate of 33.33%. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, WLLLW in their last five and a win rate of just 20% telling its own story. Where Molde W have leaned on defensive discipline, Hønefoss W have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Man Utd have still accumulated the most points across the league since his return in January.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Molde W will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Hønefoss W must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. But this approach also takes something that is almost anonymous in football - time.

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. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The one thing I've noticed about Tottenham over the last few years is they never had a dominant midfielder.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 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. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".