Sarpsborg 08 FF – Sandefjord

Sarpsborg 08’s home advantage proved insufficient as they slipped to a 1‑2 defeat against Sandefjord, dropping them to ninth place with 25 points after 20 games. The visitors moved up to 13th, collecting 20 points and narrowing the gap to the relegation zone while improving their goal difference to –9. Both sides have now split their head‑to‑head encounters this season, each having won once, underscoring the fine margins between them. The loss leaves Sarpsborg 08 with a modest -3 goal difference, while Sandefjord’s defense remains porous, conceding 27 goals overall.