Solan Women defeated Fredrikstad 33:20 in the REMA 1000 League on Saturday. The hosts kept their perfect record intact, moving further clear at the top of the table. By then, the gap between the sides was becoming harder to bridge.
Solan have won 25 of their 26 league games, with only a single draw to their name. Fredrikstad sit in sixth place after 11 wins and 13 draws, a tally that tells a different story. To be fair, they have never lost twice in a row this season, but consistency remains elusive.
The home side's recent form has been mixed. They lost to Larvik and Viborg in late August, but bounced back with a 53:20 victory over Fyllingen. That result set the tone for what followed against Fredrikstad, though the margin here felt more controlled. And here's the thing — a big win against a mid-table side matters just as much as beating the leaders.
Fredrikstad's away record shows they can compete. They beat Goy 40:19 and Opgaal 38:27 earlier this month, but those results sat alongside defeats to Jerpén and Utleira. The pattern was familiar: flashes of quality followed by moments where the wheels came off. Against Solan, the latter proved decisive.
The result extends Solan's lead to 26 points over their nearest challengers. Fredrikstad remain six points off a European spot, but the draw-heavy nature of their campaign keeps them adrift. The hosts have not dropped points in league play since their sole draw, and the momentum is clear.