Sandefjord Fotball

Sandefjord Fotball, often referred to simply as Sandefjord, is a Norwegian professional football club founded on September 10, 1998. The team currently competes in Eliteserien, the top division of the Norwegian football league system, and plays its home matches at the Jotun Arena in Sandefjord, Vestfold.

After reaching 1.divisjon (Norway’s second tier) in 1999, Sandefjord quickly established itself as a strong contender for promotion to the top division. The club finished third in 2002 and 2003, qualifying for promotion play-offs but losing on both occasions. In 2004, Sandefjord finished fourth, and in 2005, they achieved second place, earning automatic promotion to Tippeligaen (now Eliteserien).

In their first Tippeligaen season, Sandefjord finished ninth and reached the Norwegian Cup final. However, in 2007, they finished last and were relegated back to 1.divisjon

During the 2008 season in 1.divisjon, Sandefjord overcame a poor start to finish second, securing automatic promotion to Tippeligaen. The 2009 season was a success, with the club finishing eighth, its best top-flight performance to date. However, in 2010, they were relegated once again.

In 2014, Sandefjord won the 1. division title, earning another promotion to Tippeligaen. However, they were relegated in 2015, promoted again in 2016, and then relegated after two seasons in the top tier. Following the 2019 season in the 1. division, the club once again achieved promotion to Eliteserien.