Sarpsborg 08 will face Fredrikstad in the eighth finals of the 2026 Football-NM, a matchup generating excitement for both clubs and their supporters. The draw, finalized following recent qualifying rounds, sets the stage for a compelling early-season clash.
This cup tie holds particular significance for Fredrikstad, who will host the match. Joachim Heier, FFK’s football director and a former Sarpsborg 08 player, expressed his delight, anticipating a sold-out stadium and a “great fun fight” to kick off the season. The match provides a crucial boost in morale and momentum during the winter break.
Recent NM results include Odd falling to Bodø/Glimt 1-3. Other notable outcomes from Wednesday’s matches saw Bjarg defeat Stabæk 6-1,Bryne overcome Brattvåg 2-1,Viking win against Eik Tønsberg 2-0,Aalesund beat Lysekloster 3-1,lillestrøm triumph over Sandnes Ulf 2-1,Tromsø defeat Kristiansund 2-1,Rosenborg beat Haugesund 4-1,and Molde advance past Strømsgodset 5-6 on penalties.
Tuesday’s fixture featured Fredrikstad’s 2-1 victory over Vålerenga. Earlier results from September 17th included KFUM Oslo’s 3-1 win against Kongsvinger,Fire’s 5-1 victory over Mjøndalen,and Tromsdalen’s 6-1 defeat of Sandefjord.
The Levanger versus HamKam match was postponed due to a power failure and will be rescheduled. Egersund has filed a protest following their loss to Lyn, with the case to be reviewed next week. The eighth finals are scheduled to be played on March 7th and 8th, followed by the fourth round on March 18th, semi-finals on April 22nd, and the final on May 9th.
The full eighth finals draw is as follows: Bjarg – Viking, Bryne – Rosenborg, fredrikstad – Sarpsborg 08, KFUM Oslo – Tromsø, Levanger or HamKam – Lillestrøm, Molde – Bodø/Glimt, Tromsdalen – Fire, and Aalesund – Egersund or Lyn.
