Odd Fight Back to Draw 1–1 With Strømsgodset in Publikumskampen
ODD Ballklubb rescued a point at Skagerak Arena on September 5, coming from a goal down to draw 1–1 with Strømsgodset in a match branded as the club's special Fan Match of the season. Free buses and a charged atmosphere set the scene as Odd showed character to level after half-time. The result keeps the Skien side firmly in the promotion hunt with five home games still to play.
A Point Earned at Skagerak Arena
Odd Ballklubb came from behind to claim a share of the spoils against Strømsgodset in round 21 of the 2026 OBOS-ligaen (1. Division). The visitors led at the break, but Odd responded after half-time to level and secure a hard-fought 1–1 draw at Skagerak Arena in Skien.
The match had been specially branded by the club as their "Publikumskampen" — a Fan Match concept designed to bring supporters closer to the action and create an elevated matchday atmosphere at the 13,500-capacity ground.
A Matchday Built for the Fans
The Publikumskampen initiative included free direct bus services to Skagerak Arena from Gulset and Porsgrunn, encouraging fans to travel together rather than arriving by car. The push clearly resonated with the local community, with a passionate home crowd backing the team throughout the contest.
Free entry also remained in place for all supporters under the age of 18, continuing a policy the club has maintained across home fixtures this season.
The Table and What's at Stake
The result leaves Odd in sixth place in the 1. Division table, level on points with the sides immediately above and below them, with the promotion race tightly bunched heading into the final weeks of the campaign.
Five home matches remain at Skagerak Arena this autumn — beginning with Sunday's clash against Egersund on 20 September — before the season concludes against Bryne, Strømmen, and Sandnes Ulf. The coming weeks at Skagerak Arena could prove decisive in determining whether Odd can force their way into promotion contention before the final whistle of the campaign.
