Suduroy vs B36 II - 1. Deild

When Suduroy and B36 II clash at the home ground on April 25, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a 1. Deild fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Suduroy and B36 II cross paths in the 1. Deild, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. The hosts have been in fine fettle of late, their recent run of L underlining a campaign win rate of 66.67%. B36 II have blown hot and cold, WW across their last five and a season win rate of 37.5%. The contrast in attacking output — 3.04 versus 2.13 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Suduroy will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while B36 II will back themselves to cause problems on the break. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Wilfried Kouassi Yao topping the 1. Deild scoring charts at 3 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. As a box-to-box midfielder, the 23-year-old is putting up numbers that at least mean he is comparable.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 3-3 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the 1. Deild fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.