Sandefjord Fotball led 1-0 at home against SK Brann but suffered a painful 2-1 defeat after two stoppage-time goals. The match, played on 30 August 2026 and covered by TNT Sports, ended in brutal fashion for a side now sitting 12th in the Eliteserien.
How did the match against Brann unfold?
Sandefjord started brightly and took the lead in the 19th minute. T. Baardsen Pedersen found the net to give the hosts an important advantage. The defence held firm for large periods, and a victory seemed likely for a long time. However, X. Lambrix equalised for Brann in the 59th minute, levelling the contest. Sandefjord pushed to regain the lead, but it was Brann who struck the decisive blows in the dying moments.
Two goals in added time completely turned the game. First, T. Børkeeiet scored for Brann in the 90th minute. Just minutes later, in the third minute of stoppage time, N. Castro made it 2-1. K. Kjartansson added a third Brann goal in the 93rd minute, sealing the win for the visitors. It was a harsh ending to a match Sandefjord had controlled for long stretches.
What does this mean for Sandefjord's league position?
The defeat compounds Sandefjord's struggles near the bottom of the table. The team now has 19 points from 18 games, with a record of 5 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 23, giving them a goal difference of minus eight. Their form has been poor with four consecutive losses before this match, a streak you can track on our stats page. They trail league leaders Bodø/Glimt by a massive 25 points, highlighting the gap to the top.
The last positive result was a 1-0 win on 7 August, but since then it has been all defeats. This trend needs to be reversed quickly to avoid a difficult end to the season. Check the complete league standings to see all the positions.
Who is up next for Sandefjord?
The task does not get any easier. Sandefjord face Viking at home at Jotun Arena on 4 September. Viking are in a strong second place in the table, promising an extremely tough fixture. It will be a major test of the team's ability to take points against a top side. Preparations for this important home match are already underway, and you can view the full schedule on our fixtures page.
The coaching staff must now find solutions for how the team can hold onto leads and avoid such late collapses. The loss to Brann was the fourth in a row, and the pressure is mounting to find stability before the Viking match.
