Viking Scalp Fires Sarpsborg 08 Into Packed Home Run
Sarpsborg 08 FF pulled off a memorable 2–1 win over Eliteserien leaders Viking FK on 8 August, setting the stage for a high-stakes return to Sarpsborg Stadion. The club now faces three home fixtures in three weeks, starting with Sandefjord on 16 August, followed by a Norwegian Cup derby against local rivals Sparta Sarpsborg.
A Narrow Win to Remember
Sarpsborg 08 FF returned from Stavanger on Saturday with all three points after defeating league leaders Viking FK 2–1 at Lyse Arena in Round 17 of the Eliteserien. It was a result that defied the odds, coming against a side that had dominated the head-to-head record in recent years.
The victory moves Sarpsborg 08 up to seventh in the Eliteserien standings and injects a wave of confidence into the squad ahead of a demanding home schedule.
Eyes Turn to Sarpsborg Stadion
Attention at the club now shifts firmly back to home soil. Sarpsborg Stadion will host Sandefjord in Round 18 of the Eliteserien on 16 August, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00. It will be the team's first home appearance since a 1–0 win over HamKam on 26 July, making it a particularly charged occasion for supporters who have had to follow their side on the road through a busy summer stretch.
Tickets for the Sandefjord fixture are already on sale, and demand is expected to be strong. The match is one of only two home league games across a six-week period, the other being a clash with Vålerenga on 7 September.
Three Big Weeks at the Ground
The Sandefjord fixture is only the opening act. A Norwegian Football Cup tie against local rivals Sparta Sarpsborg is scheduled for 22 August, bringing one of the most heated local derbies in the region to the fixture list. Together, the two back-to-back home occasions represent the most intense home spell Sarpsborg Stadion will see in the 2026 season.
With the stadium's official capacity sitting at around 7,500 and an artificial pitch measuring 105 × 68 metres, the ground is well set to absorb the surge in matchday atmosphere that these fixtures promise to deliver.
