1. Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
Start defeated Sogndal 2:1. The match was played in 1. Division 2025. Goals were scored by E. Flataker 2′ (pen.), M. Grundetjern 33′, H. Lorentzen 50′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Start made 4 substitutions, Sogndal made 4.
Match Events
Penalty
assist: E. Schulze
Lineups
Start lined up in a — formation, while Sogndal deployed a —.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Start is 6.65, compared to — for Sogndal. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Start's highest-rated starter is J. Larsen (6.86), while Sogndal's best-rated player is —.
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Start have contributed 1 goals and 4 assists this season, led by E. Schulze (1G). Sogndal's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
Start field 11 midfielders averaging 6.65, versus Sogndal's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 72% for Start and —% for Sogndal. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Start's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Sogndal. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Start's starting XI is 28.6 (youngest: S. Mvoue (23), oldest: S. Griesbeck (35)), while Sogndal average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Start's starters average 6 league appearances each, versus 0 for Sogndal. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Start and Sogndal have met 13 times — Start won 6, Sogndal won 2, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Start leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 33 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.54 per match (19 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (46%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2022.
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API data: 11 May 2026