Viking Host Aalesund as Title Race Heats Up
Viking FK welcome Aalesund to Lyse Arena on Saturday 29 August as the Stavanger club sit just one point behind Eliteserien leaders Bodø/Glimt. With 13 wins from 17 matches and the longest winning run in the division this season, Viking are firmly in the hunt for the championship. Saturday's home fixture represents an ideal opportunity to close the gap at the top.
Automatic Title Race Bid Takes Shape
Viking FK sit in second place in the 2026 Eliteserien table after 17 matchdays, level on pace with defending champions Bodø/Glimt at the top of Norwegian football. The Stavanger club have recorded 13 wins, one draw and three defeats, accumulating 40 points and a goal difference of +23, with 40 goals scored and only 17 conceded.
Bodø/Glimt lead by a single point on 41, meaning every result between now and December 6 carries enormous weight in what is shaping up to be one of the tightest Eliteserien title races in recent memory.
A Weekend Fixture at Lyse Arena
Next up for Viking is a home clash against Aalesund at Lyse Arena on Saturday, 29 August — kick-off at 17:00 local time. Aalesund, one of three promoted clubs this season, sit in 15th place in the table, making this a match Viking will be expected to win as they chase down the leaders.
The home faithful will be hoping to see a continuation of the dominant form that has included a nine-match winning run — the longest in the division this season — and a spectacular 5–0 demolition of title rivals Bodø/Glimt back in April.
Managers Steady at the Helm
Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen continue in their roles as co-managers, now in their sixth season together at the helm of Viking FK. Their combined leadership has steered the club to eight consecutive seasons in the Eliteserien top flight, underlining the stability that has underpinned this title challenge.
With 13 league games still to play, including crucial home fixtures against Kristiansund, Lillestrøm, Fredrikstad, Tromsø, KFUM Oslo and Vålerenga at Lyse Arena, the Stavanger faithful have plenty to look forward to as the season enters its decisive stretch.
