Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Aalesund beat Kristiansund BK 3-0 in a pre-season friendly at Nordmøre stadion. An own goal by Dan Peter Ulvestad (24') opened the scoring, with Kristian Lonebu adding a second (56') before a late third (89') sealed the win in rainy conditions.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
KBK started the brighter of the two sides, enjoying early territorial control. But the opening goal came against the run of play in the 24th minute when an Aalesund cross into the box struck the back of Ulvestad's head and looped past goalkeeper Michael Lansing for an own goal.
Leander Næss Alvheim had chances to level before half-time but fired over and wide, and KBK went into the break 0-1 down.
Kristian Lonebu doubled Aalesund's lead in the 56th minute, slotting home calmly to make it 0-2. Heavy rain lashed the pitch throughout the second half, conditions KBK's official site described as "pouring down."
Aalesund added a third in the 89th minute to round off the scoring at 0-3.
The turning point
Ulvestad's own goal shifted the momentum decisively. KBK had controlled the opening exchanges, but conceding an unfortunate goal so early forced them to chase the game against a well-organised Aalesund side.
Key performers
- Kristian Lonebu (Aalesund) — scored the pivotal second goal in the 56th minute, effectively killing the contest.
- Dan Peter Ulvestad (KBK) — captained the side but was the unlucky scorer of the own goal that opened the scoring.
- Leander Næss Alvheim (KBK) — KBK's most lively attacker, creating several chances but unable to find the target.
- Jesper Strand Isaksen (KBK) — introduced at half-time and immediately threatened with two headers.
Player of the match: Kristian Lonebu (Aalesund)
By the numbers
KBK used all 21 available players across the 90 minutes — a clear indication of the friendly's primary purpose as fitness-building. Heidar Sjølie and Nikolai Finset made their senior debuts for Kristiansund BK in the closing stages. The match was a low-chance affair described by KBK's own report as "sjangsjefattig" (low on chances), with both sides prioritising minutes over intensity.
What it means
Both sides sit on 11 points from 11 games in the Eliteserien table, level in mid-table ahead of the World Cup 2026 break. KBK's next pre-season test is away to Brann on Friday 3 July, before the league resumes away to Rosenborg on Sunday 12 July. Aalesund face Molde in the league on Saturday 11 July.
Verdict
A routine friendly win for Aalesund, built on an early stroke of fortune and finished efficiently. KBK will want sharper finishing against Brann next week, but fitness and rotation were always the priority here.
Match Events
Key match events between Kristiansund BK and Aalesund — 3 goals and 1 card recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2017
Kristiansund BK vs Aalesund Head to Head Results· 13
Kristiansund BK and Aalesund have met 13 times — Kristiansund BK won 5, Aalesund won 4, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Kristiansund BK leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 38 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.92 per match (22 for the home side, 16 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 7–2 in 2020.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 27 Jun 2026