Publikumskampen: Odd Host Strømsgodset in Skien Showpiece
Odd Ballklubb welcome Strømsgodset to Skagerak Arena on Saturday in the club's flagship Publikumskampen matchday event. Direct buses run from Gulset and Porsgrunn, and newly signed Swedish goalkeeper Tim Erlandsson is in the squad after joining on loan from IF Elfsborg.
Publikumskampen Brings Odd and Strømsgodset to Skien
Odd Ballklubb return to Skagerak Arena on Saturday, 6 September, to host Strømsgodset in what the club has branded their Publikumskampen — a flagship matchday event designed to deliver an experience both on and off the pitch. Head coach Per Frandsen has made clear he wants the occasion to be memorable for supporters, saying the squad will give everything to make it a great day for the fans.
The match comes on the back of a positive away result against Ranheim, and the squad is eager to carry that momentum into a home fixture that carries real weight in the promotion race. With Odd sitting fourth in the 1. Division table, every home point at the 13,500-capacity Skien ground is precious.
Free Buses Laid On for Supporters
To encourage as many fans as possible through the turnstiles, the club has arranged direct bus services to Skagerak Arena from Gulset and Porsgrunn ahead of kick-off. Supporters are being urged to leave their cars at home and take advantage of the free shuttle connections.
Tickets for the match are available through the club's official website. Skagerak Arena's pricing structure includes free entry for under-18s and concession rates for seniors, students, and supporters with disabilities, making the Publikumskampen one of the most accessible home fixtures of the season.
New Goalkeeper Arrives Ahead of Key Run-In
The matchday buzz has been further boosted by a timely squad addition. Swedish goalkeeper Tim Erlandsson has signed a loan deal with Odd, running through the end of the 2026 season. The 29-year-old arrives from IF Elfsborg in the Swedish Allsvenskan and will wear the number 1 shirt, providing fresh competition and depth in goal as Odd navigate a congested autumn schedule.
With home fixtures against Egersund, Bryne, Strømmen, and Sandnes Ulf still to come at Skagerak Arena after this weekend, the reinforcement in goal could prove crucial to the club's promotion ambitions.
