Viking FK is one point ahead of Bodo/Glimt in the Eliteserien.

What's at stake?

The Norwegian outfit can secure the championship with a victory in their final match at home against Valenga. Erik Nevland, former Norwegian international and current sports director, has been instrumental in the team's success.

Turning point

In 2018, Viking FK was relegated to the second division and allegedly close to filing for bankruptcy. However, this setback turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as the club firmly established its youth academy and put faith in young, homegrown players.

Road to success

Nevland attributes the team's success to the development of young local players and the special chemistry between the two head coaches, Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Points ahead | 1 | | League position | 1st | | Last championship | 1991 |

Celebration

If Viking FK wins the championship, 50,000 people, a third of Stavanger's population, are expected to celebrate in the town centre. The team has won eight championships, including four successive titles from 1972 to 1975.

Viking FK's potential title win would be a significant achievement, considering they finished 37 points behind Bodo/Glimt in 2020. Nevland's leadership and the team's hard work have paid off, and they are now on the brink of a historic triumph.