Brann secured an important home victory against FK Haugesund in the Eliteserien on October 18, 2025. The match in Bergen ended 2-1 to the hosts, with Eggert Aron Gudmundsson being a key performer.
Brann took control early on at home. The team created several big chances in the first half and were rewarded for their pressure. The second half was more even, but Brann defended well and held onto their lead. The win was important for keeping pace at the top of the table that season.
The match photo, taken by photographer Marius Simensen, shows an anonymous Brann player in the heat of the action.
As of September 5, 2026, Brann sits in fifth place in the Eliteserien. They have 26 points from 18 games, with eight wins, two draws, and eight losses. The team's recent form is mixed, with a draw against Sandefjord as their latest result. They have scored 36 goals and conceded 27, giving them a positive goal difference of nine.
The title gap to leaders Bodø/Glimt is a substantial 18 points, making a championship challenge difficult. But the team is unbeaten in their last match.
Brann's next fixture is away to Start on September 13. Start currently sits at the bottom of the table. It will be an opportunity for Brann to bring points home and strengthen their position in the top-half battle.
The victory over Haugesund last autumn was an important step. Now the team must build on the attacking stability they have shown this season. The final match before the break ended 0-0 against Sandefjord on August 30.
