Five-Goal Thriller Ends 2–2 as Vålerenga Snatch Late Draw at Sarpsborg Stadion
Sarpsborg 08 FF twice led Vålerenga at Sarpsborg Stadion on Sunday only to be pegged back in stoppage time, settling for a 2–2 Eliteserien draw in front of 5,413 fans. Gabriel Rajkovic's 90th-minute goal denied the hosts all three points and left them ninth in the table. The result means attention quickly turns to a busy run of fixtures ahead.
Two Goals Apiece in a Pulsating Finish
Sarpsborg Stadion was the scene of a gripping Eliteserien encounter on 6 September as Sarpsborg 08 FF and Vålerenga shared the spoils in a 2–2 draw in front of 5,413 supporters. Claus Niyukuri gave the home side the lead just before the half-hour mark, assisted by Victor Halvorsen, and the advantage held until the break.
The second half brought a dramatic turnaround. Petter Strand extended Sarpsborg's lead on 83 minutes — his goal set up by Ole Christian Sæter — only for Vålerenga to level with a stoppage-time equaliser from Gabriel Rajkovic, assisted by Aaron Olsen in the 90th minute. The late drama left both sets of fans breathless and both clubs with a point they will have mixed feelings about.
Sarpsborg's Home Record Stays Respectable
The draw means Sarpsborg 08 remain ninth in the Eliteserien table on 24 points from 19 matches. Despite two dropped points at home, the stadium's overall 2026 home record across the season remains competitive, with the ground continuing to serve as an important source of points for the club.
Referee Marius Grøtta oversaw the contest, with VAR official Marius Lien on hand for key decisions. The match was played at the 8,022-capacity Sarpsborg Stadion.
Eyes Turn to the Derby and Beyond
Attention now shifts away from home soil, with Sarpsborg 08 travelling to Fredrikstad Stadion for a Matchday 21 derby on 13 September. The next home fixture at Sarpsborg Stadion is a Friday-night clash against KFUM Oslo on 18 September — the second of two back-to-back home games in a busy and potentially season-defining September for the club. Tickets for the KFUM Oslo match remain on sale through official channels.
