Viking – Sandefjord

Viking held on at home to beat Sandefjord 2‑1, extending their impressive run at the top of the table. The victory lifted the Stavanger side to second place with 47 points from 15 wins, two draws and three defeats, and a dominant +31 goal difference (51 scored, 20 conceded). Sandefjord remain in the lower half, sitting 13th with 20 points after five wins, five draws and ten losses, and a modest –9 goal tally. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Viking’s favour, as they now have one win and one draw against the visitors.