--- title: "Sarpsborg 08 FF return to Sarpsborg Stadion to host Sandefjord in Eliteserien Round 18; after beating Viking FK 2-1 away" sdDatePublished: "2026-08-15T13:08:00Z" source: "https://sarpsborgstadion.com/news/sarpsborg-stadion-braced-for-homecoming-after-viking-scalp" topics: - name: "football" identifier: "medtop:20001065" - name: "sport event" identifier: "medtop:20001108" - name: "sport venue" identifier: "medtop:20001126" locations: - "Stavanger" - "Sarpsborg" --- Sarpsborg 08 FF return to Sarpsborg Stadion to host Sandefjord in Eliteserien Round 18; after beating Viking FK 2-1 away Sarpsborg Stadion Braced for Homecoming After Viking Scalp | Sarpsborg Stadium News Sarpsborg Stadion Braced for Homecoming After Viking Scalp Sarpsborg 08 FF return to Sarpsborg Stadion on 16 August to face Sandefjord in Round 18 of the Eliteserien, kick-off 15:00. The match is the club's first home game in nearly three weeks and arrives on the back of a 2–1 away victory over Viking FK. With a Norwegian Cup derby to follow shortly after, it is shaping up to be the most exciting home spell of the 2026 season. After nearly three weeks away, Sarpsborg 08 FF are set to return to Sarpsborg Stadion on 16 August for Round 18 of the Eliteserien, hosting Sandefjord with kick-off at 15:00. It will be the club's first home outing in an extended spell that has seen the squad spend significant time on the road. The fixture is one of only two home games across a six-week stretch, making it a particularly important occasion for supporters who have been waiting for their next chance to see the team at home. Riding a Wave of Momentum The home tie comes on the back of a confidence-boosting away win at Lyse Arena in Stavanger, where Sarpsborg 08 defeated league leaders Viking FK 2–1 in a hard-fought Round 17 clash on 8 August. The result was against a side that had historically held a strong head-to-head record over Sarpsborg 08, making the three points all the more significant. Sarpsborg 08 currently sit seventh in the Eliteserien standings on 22 points from 16 games, level with Brann and HamKam in a tightly contested mid-table cluster. What to Expect on the Day Sarpsborg Stadion has already seen multiple sold-out crowds in 2026, and the home faithful will be eager to welcome the squad back and celebrate the Viking result in person. The stadium has an average home attendance of 5,592 this season, reflecting consistent supporter engagement throughout the campaign. After the Sandefjord fixture, the schedule intensifies further: a Norwegian Cup derby against local rivals Sparta Sarpsborg is pencilled in for 22–23 August, making the coming weeks the busiest and most hotly anticipated spell of the season at Sarpsborg Stadion. Sarpsborg 08 FF Official Website Sarpsborg 08 Edge Viking to Boost Home Momentum Sarpsborg 08 Welcome Sandefjord in August Home Return 2026 Sarpsborg 08 FF Season – Wikipedia Sarpsborg Stadion Braces for Season's Biggest Home Run Sandefjord Visit Sarpsborg Stadion in Eliteserien Round 18 Viking Scalp Sets Up Sarpsborg Stadion's Biggest Home Run of 2026