Molde W vs Stabæk W - Toppserien

All eyes turn to Aker Stadion on October 4, 2026 as Molde W welcome Stabæk W in a Toppserien encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

There is plenty riding on this Toppserien encounter for Molde W and Stabæk W alike, and neither will want to leave Aker Stadion empty-handed. Consistency has eluded Molde W in recent weeks, with LWDWD in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, WWDLW in their last five and a campaign win rate of 46.67%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Dusan Vlahovic followed up his hat-trick on Monday by completing the comeback to leave Fenerbahce four points behind Galatasaray, who snatched a late winner at Basaksehir on Friday.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Molde W favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Stabæk W are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. His all-action approach did not just suit the demands of Luis Enrique, it appeared to have a transformative effect on those around him, setting new standards in the forward line.

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 wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Jadon Sancho(Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Chelsea have confirmed the signing of former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Toppserien standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.