Børkeeiet Goal Not Enough as Viking Equalise Deep Into Stoppage Time
Sandefjord Fotball came agonisingly close to defeating last season's Eliteserien champions at Jotun Arena, only for Viking to snatch a 1-1 draw in the dying moments. Børkeeiet had put the hosts ahead early in the second half, but the points were ultimately shared. It was a night that showed both the quality and resilience on display at Nygårdsveien 84 this season.
Sandefjord Hold Viking to a Point at Jotun Arena
Sandefjord Fotball and Viking played out a 1-1 draw at Jotun Arena on the evening of 4 September, in what proved to be a dramatic and hard-fought Eliteserien encounter. The hosts had faced last season's champions on a floodlit night in front of their home supporters, and came within touching distance of claiming all three points.
Sandefjord took the lead through Børkeeiet early in the second half, only for Viking to equalise in stoppage time and deny the home side a famous victory. The half-time score had been 0-0, with the game's decisive moments all arriving in the second period.
Fortress Jotun Arena Looks Ahead
The result keeps the atmosphere at Nygårdsveien 84 buzzing as Sandefjord look ahead to a demanding run of home fixtures to close out the 2026 season. With six home matches still to play — beginning with IK Start on 20 September — Jotun Arena is set to be a focal point of Norwegian football this autumn.
Tickets for the Start fixture are already on sale through TicketCo, and the club's SF Ekstra September membership initiative launched on 6 September, keeping supporters closely engaged with the club throughout the month.
