Børkeeiet Goal Not Enough as Viking Snatch Late Draw at Jotun Arena
Sandefjord Fotball came agonisingly close to beating reigning Eliteserien champions Viking at Jotun Arena on 4 September, only to be denied by a stoppage-time equaliser. The match ended 1-1, with Børkeeiet's second-half opener ultimately not enough. Attention now turns to a packed six-game home run that begins with IK Start on 20 September.
So Close to a Famous Win
Sandefjord Fotball were within touching distance of a memorable victory over Viking — last season's Eliteserien champions — at Jotun Arena on 4 September. The home side broke the deadlock early in the second half through Børkeeiet, and it looked for a long time as though Jotun Arena would celebrate a famous three points.
Viking, however, had other ideas. The visitors equalised deep into stoppage time to deny Sandefjord what would have been one of the standout results of their season, leaving both sides to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw. The half-time score had been 0-0, with all the drama — and heartbreak — arriving in the second period.
A Stadium Still Buzzing
Despite the late disappointment, the mood around Nygårdsveien 84 remains upbeat. A hard-fought draw against the reigning champions is no small thing, and supporters are already looking ahead to the next chapter of what promises to be a gripping home run-in.
The result continues to underline Jotun Arena's status as a tough venue for visiting sides, and the players will have drawn encouragement from their performance against one of the division's elite clubs.
Six Home Games to Define the Season
Attention now turns swiftly to what lies ahead. Sandefjord have six home matches remaining in the 2026 Eliteserien season, starting with the visit of IK Start on 20 September. Further fixtures against Lillestrøm, Molde, Tromsø, and Vålerenga follow between October and December.
Tickets for the Start match are already on sale through TicketCo, and the club's SF Ekstra September membership initiative — launched on 6 September — is keeping the supporter community closely engaged throughout the month. With six opportunities left to build momentum at home, Jotun Arena is set to be at the very heart of Sandefjord's autumn campaign.
