Bodo/Glimt vs Start

Start kept the deficit at one until the 65th minute, and a momentary lapse in concentration after the hour mark proved fatal. Høgh's goal — the second — forced Start to push forward, opening the spaces Sjøvold and Helmersen exploited late on. The pattern mirrored Glimt's earlier friendlies: patience in possession, then a sudden acceleration once the first post-interval goal arrived.

Fredrik Sjøvold — Two goals from midfield, including the opener that settled any early nerves. His second, a well-taken finish in the 83rd minute, showcased the timing of his runs into the box that make him a persistent threat.

Kasper Høgh — The striker's 65th-minute strike effectively sealed the result. Høgh has now scored in multiple pre-season outings, underlining his importance as the focal point of the attack.

Andreas Helmersen — Came off the bench to add a late fourth, maintaining the pressure on the starting XI for places ahead of the Eliteserien kickoff.

The 4-0 scoreline continues a remarkable pre-season run: Glimt have now scored 16 goals across four friendlies, conceding just two. Their average of four goals per game reflects a side operating at full sharpness despite limited competitive football since their Eliteserien season ended in November 2025 to avoid Norway's peak winter conditions.

Start, playing in the OBOS-ligaen where their league campaign is already underway, struggled to create clear chances against a well-drilled Glimt backline that has conceded only twice in four pre-season matches.

Bodo/Glimt have now won all four pre-season friendlies (4-0 vs Groningen, 4-1 vs Molde, plus two other victories). Knutsen's squad continues to build rhythm ahead of their Eliteserien opener, though the exact start date of the 2026 domestic season has yet to be confirmed.

For Start, this was a reality check against top-tier opposition as they continue their OBOS-ligaen campaign aiming for promotion back to the Eliteserien.

A professional, controlled performance from Glimt against a side two rungs below them on the Norwegian football ladder. The 4-0 scoreline flattered no one — it reflected the gulf in quality between a Champions League-capable Eliteserien side and a second-tier outfit. Sjøvold's brace and the continued sharpness of Høgh are the takeaway for Glimt fans ahead of the real business starting in the weeks ahead.