Aalesund – Start

Aalesund secured a comfortable 2‑0 victory at home over Start, extending their modest lead in the relegation battle. The win lifted the hosts to 15th place with 18 points from 20 matches, while Start remain just below them in 16th with 16 points. Aalesund’s three wins, nine draws and eight defeats give them a goal difference of minus 14 (31 scored, 45 conceded), compared with Start’s minus 19 (22 scored, 41 conceded). The result also tips the head‑to‑head this season in Aalesund’s favour, having taken the sole win from the three meetings, the other two ending in a draw and a loss for the visitors.