Sarpsborg 08 vs Fredrikstad
Sarpsborg 08 2–1 Fredrikstad
Sarpsborg 08 edged a tense Norwegian derby 2-1 against local rivals Fredrikstad, with the result leaving the visitors' outside title hopes looking shakier by the week.
Sarpsborg 08 picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Sarpsborg 08 end of the standings.
Sarpsborg 08 2-1 Fredrikstad: Eliteserien Derby Delight as Sarpsborg Hold On
Sarpsborg 08 edged a tense Norwegian derby 2-1 against local rivals Fredrikstad, with the result leaving the visitors' outside title hopes looking shakier by the week.
Read full report →- 16'off: Jo Inge Berget
- 17'assist: Rocco Shein
- 20'Foul
- 29'Time wasting
- 36'Foul
- 41'assist: Sondre Sörli
- 45+5'Time wasting
- 45+4'Argument
- 45+4'Argument
- 65'off: Claus Niyukuri
- 65'Foul
- 66'off: Samuel Leach Holm
- 79'off: Oskar Öhlenschlaeger
- 79'off: Simen Rafn
- 82'Foul
- 86'off: Andreas Hansen
- 86'off: Daniel Karlsbakk
- 90+8'Right foot shot
- 90+12'
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Norwegian Eliteserien standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Viking | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 2 |  Tromsø | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 25 |
| 3 |  Bodø / Glimt | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| 4 |  Lillestrøm | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 |  Molde | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| 6 |  HamKam | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| 7 |  Sarpsborg 08 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 8 |  Sandefjord | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
What was the final score of Sarpsborg 08 vs Fredrikstad?
The match finished 2-1 to Sarpsborg 08.
Who won Sarpsborg 08 vs Fredrikstad?
Sarpsborg 08 won the match 2-1.
When did Sarpsborg 08 vs Fredrikstad take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 9 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Sarpsborg 08 defeated Fredrikstad 2-1 in Norwegian Eliteserien play. Our model favoured a Sarpsborg win at 40 percent probability, and the pick landed. Both sides had stumbled through their last five matches with identical records of one win and three losses, though Fredrikstad arrived with a higher likelihood of both teams scoring. The home side's narrow victory marked a rare bright spot in an otherwise difficult run for either team. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Both sides languish in the bottom half, separated by one position. Sarpsborg's defensive record is marginally better; Fredrikstad generate more attacking chances but leak goals consistently. Neither team has momentum. This fixture offers both a chance to climb; our model suggests vulnerability in both backlines could produce an open contest. Six points separate them from mid-table safety.
Sarpsborg 08 v Fredrikstad · Norwegian Eliteserien · 09/05/2026, 13:00:00