IA Akranes vs Grindavik – Cup 2026

Match recap

IA Akranes and Grindavik played out a captivating 2-2 draw in their Cup encounter, a result that ultimately led to a penalty shootout. The match likely saw periods of dominance from both sides, with Akranes taking the lead twice, only for Grindavik to resiliently pull level each time. This ebb and flow suggested a contest rich in attacking intent and defensive frailties on both ends. The repeated equalizers highlighted Grindavik's fighting spirit and their ability to respond under pressure. For Akranes, twice surrendering a lead will be a source of frustration. The draw sets up a tense penalty decider, with neither side able to assert outright superiority in regular time.

Markets (closing odds)

Match Result

Away Team Goals 0.5

Away Team Goals 1

Away Team Goals O/U 1.5

Away Team Goals 2

Away Team Goals 2.5

Events

17'Goal — E. T. Sandberg (Normal Goal)
38'Card — R. Victor (Yellow Card)
59'subst — E. T. Sandberg (Substitution 1)
67'subst — V. Hakonarson (Substitution 1)
67'subst — R. Eysteinsson (Substitution 2)
77'subst — M. Thorfinnsson (Substitution 3)
77'subst — S. Fridriksson (Substitution 4)
83'subst — G. Unnarsson (Substitution 2)
90'Goal — G. O. Gunnleifsson (Normal Goal)
91'subst — O. Stefansson (Substitution 3)
106'subst — M. P. Ellertsson (Substitution 4)
106'subst — G. Thorarinsson (Substitution 5)
114'Goal — L. Olafsson (Normal Goal)
120'subst — I. Sigurdsson (Substitution 5)
120'Goal — V. Jonsson (Normal Goal)

Match statistics

Statistics not available for this match.

Lineups

IA Akranes

A. M. Einarsson
B. Berndsen
H. Haraldsson
G. Thorarinsson
G. Eyjolfsson
E. T. Sandberg
G. Unnarsson
B. Bodvarsson
O. Stefansson
M. P. Ellertsson
G. E. Gislason J.

Grindavik

H. Arnarsson
D. Muminovic
A. Ulfarsson
S. Fridriksson
R. Eysteinsson
I. Sigurdsson
V. Hakonarson
H. Eysteinsson
C. Alexandersson
R. Victor
M. Thorfinnsson

Form

IA Akranes — last 5 home

WLDLD

Grindavik — last 5 away

LDDDW