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Lillestrøm vs Sandefjord

Norwegian EliteserienFull time · 16 May 2026
Lillestrøm

Lillestrøm

Won · xG 1.60LWWLLLast 5
Full time
3 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Lars Ranger 12' · ⚽ Nikolaj Möller 49' · ⚽ Gustav Nyheim 84' · ⚽ Linus Alperud 90'

Sandefjord

Lost · xG 0.99LDLDLLast 5
Sandefjord
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ LIL · last goal · 90'
63
37
LIL · 1.60 xG0.99 xG · SAN
Match StoryFull breakdown

Lillestrøm 3–1 Sandefjord

Lillestrøm put Sandefjord to the sword with a commanding 3-1 victory at home, sending a clear message to the rest of the Eliteserien. The result leaves Sandefjord with serious questions to answer about their ability to compete at this level.

Norwegian EliteserienSat 16 May, 15:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Lillestrøm picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Lillestrøm end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionNorwegian Eliteserien
First Goal
Lars Ranger
12'⚽
Lars Ranger
Camil JebaraAssist: Camil Jebara
Match Report
Lillestrøm 3-1 Sandefjord: Home Side Deliver Ruthless Statement in Eliteserien
CMConnor Maguire

Lillestrøm 3-1 Sandefjord: Home Side Deliver Ruthless Statement in Eliteserien

Lillestrøm put Sandefjord to the sword with a commanding 3-1 victory at home, sending a clear message to the rest of the Eliteserien. The result leaves Sandefjord with serious questions to answer about their ability to compete at this level.

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Key Events
  1. 12'
    LillestrømLars RangerLars Ranger
    assist: Camil Jebara
  2. 30'
    SandefjordMarcus MelchiorMarcus Melchior
    Argument
  3. 49'
    SandefjordNikolaj MöllerNikolaj Möller
    Right foot shot
  4. 60'
    SandefjordJakob VesterJakob Vester
    off: Edvard Sundbø Pettersen
  5. 61'
    SandefjordEvangelos PatoulidisEvangelos Patoulidis
    off: Bendik Berntsen
  6. 61'
    SandefjordSebastian Holm MathisenSebastian Holm Mathisen
    off: Nikolaj Möller
  7. 62'
    SandefjordZinedin SmajlovićZinedin Smajlović
    Foul
  8. 70'
    LillestrømGustav NyheimGustav Nyheim
    Foul
  9. 78'
    LillestrømLinus AlperudLinus Alperud
    off: Sturla Ottesen
  10. 78'
    LillestrømFrederik ElkærFrederik Elkær
    off: Camil Jebara
  11. 84'
    LillestrømGustav NyheimGustav Nyheim
    assist: Salieu Drammeh
  12. 88'
    LillestrømYaw PaintsilYaw Paintsil
    off: Salieu Drammeh
  13. 88'
    LillestrømKevin KrygårdKevin Krygård
    off: Gustav Nyheim
  14. 90+3'
    LillestrømLinus AlperudLinus Alperud
    assist: Felix Vá
  15. 90'
    LillestrømEspen GarnåsEspen Garnås
    off: Harald Woxen
  16. 90'
    SandefjordStian KristiansenStian Kristiansen
    off: Ruben Alte
  17. 90+2'
    LillestrømKevin KrygårdKevin Krygård
    Foul
  18. 90'
    SandefjordRobin DzabicRobin Dzabic
    off: Marcus Melchior
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Lillestrøm 1.60 xGSandefjord 0.99 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Norwegian Eliteserien standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Viking13110233
2Bodø / Glimt14102232
3Tromsø1594231
4Lillestrøm1481525
5Molde1362520
6Brann1461719
7Sarpsborg 081353518
8HamKam1353518
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Lillestrøm vs Sandefjord?

The match finished 3-1 to Lillestrøm.

Who won Lillestrøm vs Sandefjord?

Lillestrøm won the match 3-1.

When did Lillestrøm vs Sandefjord take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

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📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Lillestrøm beat Sandefjord 3-1 in the Norwegian Eliteserien. Our model favored a Lillestrøm win at 52% probability, and the pick landed. Lillestrøm's recent form showed three wins in five matches, while Sandefjord had won only two of their last five and were on a three-match losing run. The home side controlled the match and converted their chances decisively. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result widened the gap between the sides in the Eliteserien standings. Lillestrøm consolidated third position with the victory, moving further clear of the mid-table pack. Sandefjord's defeat deepened their struggles in the lower half; they remain in eighth, now 9 points adrift of the top three. Our model had flagged Sandefjord's defensive frailties, and this scoreline reflected that vulnerability against a clinical home side.

Lillestrøm v Sandefjord · Norwegian Eliteserien · 16/05/2026, 15:00:00