Haugesund Rain on Odd's Parade in Skien
FK Haugesund claimed a 1–3 victory at Skagerak Arena in Round 14 of Norway's 1. Division, handing Odd a home defeat. The result is a setback for a side that had been in fine form at the stadium, and comes ahead of a planned training-match against Arendal Fotball on 18 July.
Defeat at Home Against Haugesund
Odd's most recent home outing at Skagerak Arena ended in disappointment as FK Haugesund left Skien with all three points. The Norwegian 1. Division clash, played in Round 14 of the season, finished 1–3 to the visitors — a result that will sting for the home faithful who packed into the 13,500-capacity ground.
It marked a significant shift in the head-to-head record between the two sides, with Haugesund now holding a clear advantage in recent meetings. Conditions on the day were warm, with temperatures around 22°C recorded at the stadium.
A Breather Before the Autumn Push
With no further home fixtures scheduled until 2 August, when Åsane visit Skagerak Arena, Odd's attention has now turned to an away fixture against Strømmen on 26 July before the team returns to familiar surroundings.
The defeat to Haugesund follows a strong run of home form earlier in the season — Odd had put three past both Ranheim and Lyn in back-to-back wins at the Arena in May. Holding on to that fortress reputation will be a key target as the second half of the season gets underway.
Friendly on the Horizon
To bridge the competitive gap, Odd have arranged a pre-autumn friendly at Skagerak Arena against Arendal Fotball. The training match, scheduled for 18 July, offers the squad a chance to sharpen up on home turf ahead of the resumption of league duties — giving fans a welcome extra opportunity to see their team in action at the stadium before the summer break is over.
