Stromsgodset earned a 2-1 comeback victory over Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien on September 21, 2025. Sarpsborg took an early lead with a deflected shot that wrong-footed the Stromsgodset goalkeeper. The home side, however, grew into the game and equalized just before halftime through a penalty after a handball was spotted by the VAR. The winner came in the 75th minute, as Stromsgodset's winger cut inside and fired a low drive into the far corner. Sarpsborg pushed for a late equalizer but could not find a way through. The result was a crucial win for Stromsgodset in their push for a top-six finish, ending Sarpsborg's recent unbeaten run.