Match report
Start beat Viking 2–1 at Start Stadium in Eliteserien. J. Hansen opened the scoring in the 14th minute. Start have 3 wins in their last 5, while Viking have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
14'
⚽J. Hansenassist K. Askildsen
⚽L. Gausdal
26'
2H
⇄J. Torkildsen↓ L. Gausdal
68'
68'
⇄A. Østbø↓ J. Bell
Cornelius Birkenes Dennis
79'
⚽S. Griesbeckassist N. Apland
87'
⇄J. Pryts↓ S. Griesbeck
87'
87'
⇄S. Escobar↓ J. Hansen
Momentum
STA
⚽⚽⚽
VIK
Match info
TournamentEliteserien · Norway · Tier 1
Kick-offJun 21, 2026 · 18:00
VenueStart Stadium
Attendance43,893 / 54,866 (80%)
RefereeD. Orsato (Ita)
FIFA ranking
#10·
#17
#10·#17Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
53Ball possession %47
2.1Expected goals (xG)1.1
12Total shots11
5Shots on target5
5Shots off target4
3Blocked shots3
6Corner kicks6
1Offsides4
10Fouls12
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
4Goalkeeper saves3
495Passes501
80Pass accuracy %77
15Tackles18
Player of the match
J. Bell7.9Lineups
STA 4-3-36.91Formation7.424-3-3 VIK
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 29:10 | +19 | 27 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Tromso | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 18:14 | +4 | 25 | WDWLW |
| 3 |  Bodo/Glimt | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28:11 | +17 | 23 | DWWDW |
| 4 |  Lillestrom | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17:11 | +6 | 19 | LWLDW |
| 5 |  Molde | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18:13 | +5 | 19 | WLWWL |
| 6 |  Ham-Kam | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:16 | +1 | 17 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Sarpsborg 08 FF | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:16 | -3 | 14 | WLDWL |
| 8 |  Sandefjord | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | -3 | 14 | WLLWL |
| 9 |  Valerenga | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:17 | -4 | 14 | LDWLW |
| 10 |  Fredrikstad | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15:20 | -5 | 14 | LDWLD |
| 11 |  Brann | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 24:20 | +4 | 13 | LWLWL |
| 12 |  KFUM Oslo | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12:17 | -5 | 12 | LDLLW |
| 13 |  Aalesund | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 15:20 | -5 | 11 | LDWLD |
| 14 |  Kristiansund BK | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11:18 | -7 | 11 | LWLDW |
| 15 |  Rosenborg | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 9 | LDLLD |
| 16 | Start | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13:28 | -15 | 7 | DLLDL |
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