Sarpsborg 08's home stadium is Sarpsborg Stadion, which has a capacity of 6,600, whereas Fredrikstad's home stadium is Nye Fredrikstad Stadion with a capacity of 12,565.
Fredrikstad has won the Norwegian top-flight league title 9 times, while Sarpsborg 08 has never won the title.
Sarpsborg 08 achieved their best finish in Eliteserien in the 2017 season when they finished in 3rd place, while Fredrikstad's best finish was in the 2003 season when they finished in 2nd place.
Fredrikstad holds the record for the most consecutive seasons in the top-flight league, with 42 seasons from 1937 to 1980, while Sarpsborg 08 has been in Eliteserien since 2016.
Sarpsborg 08 and Fredrikstad have a fierce local rivalry known as Østfold-derby, with matches between the two teams often drawing large crowds and intense atmospheres.