Viking TIF secured a 35:29 victory over HK Sandnes in the REMA 1000-лига on 6 September 2026. The home side took the points in their opening fixture of the season, finishing ahead of their opponents by six goals. Both teams entered the match with one point each from their first games, having drawn their respective opening matches.
The result kept both sides level on points in the table, though their positions shifted slightly. Viking TIF moved to 14th place while HK Sandnes found themselves in 10th after the match. The goal difference now separates the two teams, with the home side holding the advantage after this encounter.
Viking TIF came into this game with mixed recent form. They had won three of their last five matches, including a 40:25 victory over Bekkelaget and a 35:32 win against Melhus, but also suffered defeats to Elverum and Halden. The attack looked sharp today, building on that earlier scoring ability.
HK Sandnes arrived with less positive momentum. Their recent record showed one win from five matches, with losses to Follo and Varhaug in their most recent outings. They managed to keep things competitive at times but could not match the home side's output across the full contest.
The final standings see both sides with one draw and no wins from one game each. Viking TIF sits in 14th place while HK Sandnes occupies 10th, though the gap between them is now defined by goal difference rather than points. Both will be looking to add victories in their next fixtures.