Viking Thrash Kristiansund 8-1 in Eliteserien's Biggest Home Win
Viking FK produced a breathtaking performance at Viking Stadion on September 13, crushing Kristiansund BK 8-1 before a crowd of over 15,000. The result — the biggest home win of the 2026 Eliteserien season — keeps the Stavanger side second in the table as they chase leaders Bodø/Glimt.
A Historic Afternoon at Viking Stadion
Viking FK put on a stunning display of attacking football on Sunday, September 13, dismantling Kristiansund BK by eight goals to one in front of 15,659 supporters at Viking Stadion. The hosts were already out of sight by the interval, leading 5-1 at the break, before adding three more in the second half to seal a result that has since been recognised as the biggest home win of the 2026 Eliteserien season.
The goals came thick and fast throughout the afternoon, with Peter Christiansen among the scorers alongside Heggheim, K. Haugen, Botheim, Bjørdal, Fuglestad and Kvia-Egeskog all getting on the scoresheet. Leander Alvheim grabbed a consolation for Kristiansund.
Striking at the Top of the Table
The emphatic result keeps Viking firmly in second place in the Eliteserien, just three points behind leaders Bodø/Glimt with 47 points from 20 matches played. The side's goal difference of +31 underlines the relentless form Bjarne Berntsen's squad has shown throughout the campaign.
With 51 goals scored in the league alone this season, Viking are one of the most potent attacking forces in Norwegian football right now. The result also edges Peter Christiansen into joint second place in the Eliteserien golden boot standings with ten goals — level with Bodø/Glimt's Andreas Helmersen and Kristiansund's Leander Alvheim.
Looking Ahead
Attention now turns to Sunday, September 20, when Lillestrøm visit Viking Stadion for what promises to be a pivotal Eliteserien encounter. With Bodø/Glimt showing no signs of letting up, dropped points at home are a luxury Viking can ill afford as the title race enters its most critical phase.
