Sarpsborg 08 Edge Viking to Boost Home Momentum
Sarpsborg 08 FF claimed a narrow Eliteserien win over Viking FK away at Lyse Arena on 8 August. The result lifts the club's points tally ahead of a crucial return to Sarpsborg Stadion. The team's next home fixture — against Sandefjord on 16 August — now takes on even greater significance.
Narrow Win at Viking Ahead of Home Return
Sarpsborg 08 FF secured a narrow victory over Viking FK at Lyse Arena in Stavanger on 8 August, in Round 17 of the Eliteserien. The result, with kick-off at 14:00, came against a side that held a dominant head-to-head record over Sarpsborg 08 going into the match.
The win gives the squad a timely confidence boost as it prepares to return to Sarpsborg Stadion for the first time in nearly three weeks.
What the Result Means for the Table
The victory lifts Sarpsborg 08 FF's tally to 18 points from 13 games, keeping the club in contention in the Eliteserien standings. The team had previously drawn 3–3 with Molde in a goal-filled encounter, a result that underlined both the squad's attacking threat and its need for defensive consistency.
With Bodo/Glimt setting the pace at the top, Morten Giæver's side will be looking to close the gap through a strong run of results at home.
Eyes Now Turn to Sarpsborg Stadion
The club's next fixture is the home league match against Sandefjord on 16 August at 15:00 — the first opportunity for supporters at Sarpsborg Stadion to celebrate the Viking win in person.
Given the stadium has already delivered multiple sold-out occasions in 2026, and with a Norwegian Cup derby against Sparta Sarpsborg to follow shortly after, the ground is set to be in full voice throughout the rest of August.
