Lillestrøm secured a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Raufoss IL in the Norwegian 1.Divisjon on August 23, 2025. The visitors, one of the favorites for promotion, showed their quality to come from behind and claim all three points in a tough encounter. Raufoss IL started strongly, taking a surprise lead and frustrating Lillestrøm for much of the first half. However, Lillestrøm's superior depth and experience told after the break as they scored twice to complete a turnaround. The winning goal came in the second half, demonstrating Lillestrøm's patience and clinical edge. This match result kept Lillestrøm firmly in the hunt for automatic promotion back to the Eliteserien.