Start vs Fredrikstad: match facts, form and head-to-head – 8 August 2026, Eliteserien

Start’s home ground proved no sanctuary as Fredrikstad snatched a narrow 1‑0 victory, pushing the visitors up to seventh place with 27 points from 20 matches. The loss leaves Start languishing at 16th, still only 16 points from the same number of games after four wins and four draws but 12 defeats, with a goal deficit of 22‑41. The result widens the gap between the two sides in the league table, extending Fredrikstad’s lead in the head‑to‑head record to two wins from three meetings this season. With just three points separating them from the relegation zone, the defeat adds pressure on Start’s campaign while Fredrikstad consolidates its push for a top‑half finish.