Brann secured an important away point after drawing 0-0 with Sandefjord in the Eliteserien on Sunday, 30 August. The match, covered by the BBC, was tight and characterised by numerous tackles and few clear chances.

Brann now sits in fifth place in the Eliteserien with 26 points from 18 games, recording eight wins, two draws, and eight losses. The team has scored 36 goals and conceded 27, giving them a goal difference of +9. They trail league leaders Bodø/Glimt by 18 points. You can follow the table's progress on our standings page.

How did the match against Sandefjord unfold?

The game at Sandefjord Stadium ended goalless but was full of activity. Sandefjord took more shots, 20 to Brann's 13, but Brann's goalkeeper only had to make five saves on target. Sandefjord also had more corners, five to Brann's three. Brann enjoyed slightly more possession, with 52.4 percent compared to Sandefjord's 47.6 percent. The teams employed different formations; Eirik Horneland's Brann used a 4-3-3 system, while Andreas Tegström's Sandefjord set up in a 5-4-1.

Brann completed 486 passes with an 81.3 percent accuracy rate, slightly more than Sandefjord's 439 passes at 82.2 percent accuracy. Defensively, Brann was more aggressive in the tackle, winning 76.5 percent of their 17 tackles. The match was physical with many fouls, Brann committing 20 and Sandefjord 19. The referee showed three yellow cards to Brann players and two to Sandefjord players.

What do the recent stats say about Brann?

The team's latest results show a stable period. They are now unbeaten in their last two matches, with a recent form of DD. Their last result before this was a 2-4 away win against Apollon in the UEFA Conference League. In the NM Cupen, they drew 1-1 with PAOK. In the league, they beat HamKam 3-0 in their previous home game.

Brann has historically had the upper hand against Sandefjord. They won 0-1 away against them on 12 April this year, and 0-3 away on 20 September last year. They also won 1-0 in June 2025. Today's draw does not break this pattern. You can view all these past results on our stats page.

Who is currently unavailable for Brann?

Manager Eirik Horneland has to contend with several absent players ahead of the next match. According to the latest update, Jonas Torsvik, Sakarias Opsahl, and Sævar Atli Magnússon are currently sidelined. This affects the squad's depth and options. For a complete overview of the injury situation, check the injuries page.

What does this mean for the next fixture?

Brann's next task is a home match against Lillestrøm, who are in sixth place, on Saturday, 5 September. This will be an important match in the battle for positions near the top of the table. With the point from Sandefjord in hand and home advantage, the team will aim to take three points to strengthen their position. See the full schedule on fixtures.