Bryne FK defeated IK Start 2-1 in a club friendly match played on February 28, 2026, according to CheckLive AI. J. Cornelius scored the opening goal for IK Start, but Bryne FK responded with two goals to secure the victory.
The match, a part of the teams’ pre-season preparations, saw Bryne FK take the lead after conceding the early goal. Details regarding the specific timing of Bryne’s goals were not immediately available, but CheckLive AI reported they were scored in the 62nd and 78th minutes.
Several players were listed as injured for Bryne FK ahead of the match, including Dadi Gaye and Lasse Qvigstad. IK Start also had a player listed with an injury: Sjur Torgersen, suffering from a thigh injury. The lineups for the match were not fully confirmed at the time of reporting.
Bryne FK’s squad includes goalkeeper Igor Spiridonov, aged 37, and forward Sanel Bojadzic, 27. IK Start’s team features Alfred Scriven, 28, as a forward. Ole Knappen is the coach for Bryne FK.
A previous match between the two teams, recorded on October 5, 2024, ended with IK Start and Bryne FK drawing at a score of 1-1, played at Sparebanken Sor Arena in Kristiansand, Norway. The head-to-head record between the two clubs shows 13 matches played, with Bryne FK winning 6 and IK Start winning 4, with 3 draws.
The Bryne FK stadium, Bryne Stadion, has a capacity of 4,000. No further details regarding future matches or team strategies were available at the time of reporting.
