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Lillestrom v Tromso Eliteserien Lineup

This game is in the Eliteserien, kick off at 14:30 on Sunday 25 August 2024.


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Lillestrom v Tromso Eliteserien

  • Lillestrom and Tromso are both football clubs based in Norway that compete in the Eliteserien, the top tier of Norwegian football.
  • Lillestrom was founded in 1917, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Norway, while Tromso was founded in 1920.
  • Lillestrom's home ground is Åråsen Stadion, located in Lillestrøm, while Tromso's home ground is Alfheim Stadion, located in Tromsø.
  • Lillestrom has won the Norwegian top-flight league title on five occasions, with their most recent triumph coming in 1989, while Tromso has won the league title twice, in 1986 and 1990.
  • The two clubs have a long-standing rivalry known as the "Nordic Derby", which dates back to the 1970s and is considered one of the most intense rivalries in Norwegian football.
  • Lillestrom and Tromso have both produced several talented players who have gone on to represent the Norwegian national team, including the likes of Tom Kåre Staurvik (Lillestrom) and Mats Zuccarello (Tromso).