Odd and Strømsgodset Share the Points at Skagerak Arena
Odd Ballklubb were held to a 1-1 draw by Strømsgodset at Skagerak Arena on 5 September, with the visitors leading at half-time before the home side equalised. The result keeps Odd in sixth place in the 2026 OBOS-ligaen, one point off fifth, with a vital home clash against Egersund now just days away.
Points Shared in Skien
Odd Ballklubb and Strømsgodset played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Skagerak Arena on 5 September in round 21 of the 2026 OBOS-ligaen season. The visitors from Drammen went in at the break with the lead, having scored the only goal of the first half, before Odd levelled in the second period to ensure a share of the spoils in front of their home supporters.
The result leaves Odd in sixth place in the 1. Divisjon table with 33 points from 22 matches — one point behind fifth-placed Hødd and with a positive goal difference of plus seven.
What It Means in the Table
With the autumn run-in gathering pace, every point is precious for the Skien side. Odd's inability to convert a home draw into a full three points means the gap to the automatic promotion places remains tight, and the pressure is on to convert home fixtures into wins as the season enters its defining weeks.
The 13,500-capacity Skagerak Arena has been a reliable fortress for the club throughout the year, and the home faithful will be looking for a stronger result when the next visitors arrive in Skien.
Eyes Turn to Sunday
Attention now shifts immediately to Sunday's encounter, when Egersund make the trip to Skagerak Arena on 20 September. The two sides are separated by just four points in the table — Odd on 33, Egersund on 29 — making it a crucial six-pointer in the promotion race. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00, and tickets are available via Odd's official ticketing platform.
