In this article, we are going to explore the impact of 2016 Úrvalsdeild on contemporary society. 2016 Úrvalsdeild has been a topic of constant interest and its influence extends to different areas, from popular culture to politics and economics. Over the years, 2016 Úrvalsdeild has sparked debates and controversies, generating conflicting opinions and diverse positions. In this sense, it is crucial to critically and objectively analyze the role that 2016 Úrvalsdeild currently plays, as well as its possible evolution in the future. Through detailed analysis, we hope to offer a comprehensive and enriching view on 2016 Úrvalsdeild, allowing our readers to better understand its scope and meaning today.
Season | 2016 |
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Champions | FH (8th title) |
Relegated | Fylkir Þróttur Reykjavík |
Champions League | FH |
Europa League | Stjarnan KR Valur |
Matches played | 132 |
Goals scored | 361 (2.73 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Garðar Gunnlaugsson (14 goals) |
Biggest home win | Valur 7–0 Víkingur Reykjavík (18 August 2016) |
Biggest away win | Þróttur Reykjavík 0–5 Fjölnir (24 June 2016) |
Highest scoring | Valur 7–0 Víkingur Reykjavík (18 August 2016) |
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The 2016 Úrvalsdeild karla, also known as Pepsi-deild karla for sponsorship reasons, was the 105th season of top-flight Icelandic football. Twelve teams contested the league, including the defending champions FH, who won their seventh league title in 2015.
The season started on 1 May 2016 and concluded on 1 October 2016.
On 19 September 2016, Breiðablik drew 1–1 with ÍBV. This result meant FH clinched their 8th Icelandic title.
The 2016 Úrvalsdeild was contested by twelve clubs, ten of which played in the division the previous year and two teams promoted from 1. deild karla. The changes from the 2015 campaign were:
Team | Location | Stadium | 2015 season |
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Breiðablik | Kópavogur | Kópavogsvöllur | 2nd |
FH | Hafnarfjörður | Kaplakrikavöllur | 1st (champions) |
Fjölnir | Reykjavík | Fjölnisvöllur | 6th |
Fylkir | Reykjavík | Fylkisvöllur | 8th |
ÍA | Akranes | Akranesvöllur | 7th |
ÍBV | Vestmannaeyjar | Hásteinsvöllur | 10th |
KR | Reykjavík | KR-völlur | 3rd |
Stjarnan | Garðabær | Stjörnuvöllur | 4th |
Valur | Reykjavík | Hlíðarendi | 5th |
Víkingur Reykjavík | Reykjavík | Víkin | 9th |
Víkingur Ólafsvík | Ólafsvík | Ólafsvíkurvöllur | 1st, 1. deild karla |
Þróttur Reykjavík | Reykjavík | Valbjarnarvöllur | 2nd, 1. deild karla |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | FH (C) | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 32 | 17 | +15 | 43 | Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round |
2 | Stjarnan | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 43 | 31 | +12 | 39 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
3 | KR | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 20 | +9 | 38 | |
4 | Fjölnir | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 42 | 25 | +17 | 37 | |
5 | Valur | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 41 | 28 | +13 | 35 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
6 | Breiðablik | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 20 | +7 | 35 | |
7 | Víkingur Reykjavík | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 32 | |
8 | ÍA | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 28 | 33 | −5 | 31 | |
9 | ÍBV | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 27 | −4 | 23 | |
10 | Víkingur Ólafsvík | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 38 | −15 | 21 | |
11 | Fylkir (R) | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 40 | −15 | 19 | Relegation to 1. deild karla |
12 | Þróttur Reykjavík (R) | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 50 | −31 | 14 |
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | Garðar Gunnlaugsson | ÍA | 14 |
2 | Kristinn Freyr Sigurðsson | Valur | 13 |
3 | Martin Lund Pedersen | Fjölnir | 9 |
4 | Hrvoje Tokić | Víkingur Ó. | 9 |
5 | Óskar Örn Hauksson | KR | 8 |
6 | Atli Viðar Björnsson | FH | 7 |
7 | Thórir Gudjónsson | Fjölnir | 7 |
8 | Hilmar Árni Halldórsson | Stjarnan | 7 |
9 | Albert Brynjar Ingason | Fylkir | 7 |
10 | Óttar Magnús Karlsson | Víkingur R. | 7 |