Sarpsborg 08 FF – Tromso

Sarpsborg 08’s home ground proved no sanctuary as Tromsø snatched a narrow 1‑0 victory, widening the gap between the two sides in the league table. The win lifted Tromsø to fourth place with 35 points, comfortably ahead of the ninth‑placed Sarpsborg who remain stuck on 25 points after six wins, seven draws and seven defeats. Tromsø’s superior goal difference of +10 (37‑27) also eclipses Sarpsborg’s –1 (23‑26), underscoring the disparity in form. This result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Tromsø’s favour for the season, as they now hold one win and one draw against Sarpsborg, who have yet to claim a victory in the two meetings.