Stabæk brushed aside lower-league Heming with a composed 2-0 away victory in the Norwegian SAS Braathens Cup on 22 August 2026, progressing to the next round without needing to hit top gear.

Cup night in Norway brings Stabæk through

Stabæk travelled to Oslo to face Heming in this Norwegian cup clash, looking to avoid a repeat of a potential banana-skin result. The visitors dominated possession from the outset and created the game’s first meaningful chances, but Heming defended bravely and kept the scoreline level until early in the second half.

Stabæk’s patience paid off when their striker controlled the ball inside the area and fired home from ten yards after a well-timed run in behind the home defence. The goal forced Heming to open up, and Stabæk took full advantage by adding a second goal shortly afterwards. A curling effort from the edge of the box gave the visiting goalkeeper no chance and secured a comfortable margin of victory.

Professional display from the higher-ranked side

Throughout the match, Stabæk showed the quality expected of a club competing at a higher level of Norwegian football. Their passing was crisp, and they controlled the tempo without trying to overplay. Heming, to their credit, remained organised and committed, but ultimately lacked the attacking firepower to trouble the Stabæk back line on a consistent basis.

Cup statistics and match notes

• Stabæk extended their unbeaten run in cup competitions to five matches.
• Heming exited the tournament with their heads held high after a disciplined defensive effort.
• The first goal came from a well-worked combination down the right flank.
• A clean sheet will further strengthen Stabæk’s defensive confidence ahead of their league campaign.

The result underlines Stabæk’s status as one of the favourites to make a deep cup run this season. For Heming, the match was a valuable experience against professional opposition, and their fans could be proud of the fight shown. Stabæk now look forward to the next round with growing confidence.