Match Report
The table gap was wide: 21 points between Sarpsborg 08 (8th, 41 pts) and Strømsgodset (15th, 20 pts). In league terms the two rates read 1.23/2.4 for Strømsgodset and 1.6/1.67 for Sarpsborg 08 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.59.
28 meetings are on record — 15 won by Strømsgodset, 5 by Sarpsborg 08, 8 drawn, at 3.5 goals per meeting. 64% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 71%. 4.4 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 3.5.
Marienlyst Stadion staged the fixture, a ground that holds 8,935. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Strømsgodset: A. Conteh (10'), Gustav Valsvik (60') · Sarpsborg 08: Jesper Taaje (33' og)
Key stats
Possession: Strømsgodset 42% · Sarpsborg 08 58% · Total shots: 12-13 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 8-7