Lillestrom is a Norwegian football institution rooted in Romerike, east of Oslo. Founded in 1917, the club is instantly recognisable in yellow and black and carries the Canaries identity associated with its supporters. Åråsen Stadion provides the home setting, while the club’s history connects local community, competitive ambition and a long presence in Norway’s professional game. The page brings together the club’s current football profile and recorded sporting context, placing its modern team within a distinctive local tradition.
Lillestrom Upcoming matches by league
Eliteserien
-
- Regular Season - 22
Viking
Lillestrom
Lyse Arena -
- Regular Season - 23
LillestromNo H2HMolde
-
- Regular Season - 24
SandefjordNo H2HLillestrom
Jotun Arena -
- Regular Season - 12
LillestromNo H2HBrann
UEFA Europa League
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- Group Stage
Lillestrom
Torreense
-
- Group Stage
Sparta Praha
Lillestrom
-
- Group Stage
Lillestrom
Real Sociedad
-
- Group Stage
Lillestrom
Plzen
NM Cupen
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- Round of 64
BærumNo H2HLillestrom
Lillestrom Last matches by league
Eliteserien
UEFA Europa League
NM Cupen
Friendlies Clubs
1. Division
Lillestrom Team Roster
Lillestrom’s recorded squad contains 27 players: five attackers, nine defenders, two goalkeepers and 11 midfielders. The attacking group includes T. Lehne Olsen, F. Gulbrandsen and C. Jebara, while the defensive list features R. Gabrielsen, S. Foss and S. Kristiansen. S. Hagerup and P. Dahlberg are the listed goalkeepers. Midfield options include Y. Ibrahimaj, M. Karlsbakk, E. Kitolano and Y. Paintsil, alongside H. Woxen and L. Aastorp. The midfield list is the largest positional group in the recorded roster. Most players have recorded shirt numbers, although L. Aastorp is listed without one.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Lars Mogstad Ranger
Sturla Ottesen
Espen Bjørnsen Garnås
Sander Moen Foss
Frederik Elkær
Lunan Ruben Gabrielsen
Stian Kristiansen
position Midfielder
L. Aastorp
Harald Woxen
G. Nyheim
Henrik Molvær Melland
Eric Bugale Kitolano
Kevin Martin Krygård
Vladimiro Etson António Félix
Karl Filip Ottosson
Daniel Joshua Bassi Jakobsen
Winston Robin Yaw Paintsil
Ylldren Ibrahimaj
F. V. Reshane
position Attacker
Karl Linus Alperud
W. Fadil
Fredrik Aasmundrud Gulbrandsen
Thomas Lehne Olsen
Gustav Nordh
Camil Abdelhakim Jebara
S. Akanji
Last Lillestrom Coachs
Hans Erik Ødegaard has been Lillestrom’s head coach since 1 January 2025. Before Ødegaard, Dag-Eilev Fagermo’s entry runs from September to December 2024. Simon Mesfin and Toni Ordinas are recorded for August 2024, while David Nielsen’s entry spans August to September 2024. The available chronology therefore records a succession of appointments before Ødegaard’s tenure, without establishing additional interim roles or tactical details within the documented coaching history for the club.
Hans Erik Ødegaard
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Erik Ødegaard | Norway | 1 January 2025 | |
| Dag-Eilev Akkerhaugen Fagermo | Norway | 1 September 2024 | 1 December 2024 |
| Antonio Ordinas Pou | Spain | 1 August 2024 | 1 August 2024 |
| David Jean Nielsen | Denmark | 1 August 2024 | 1 September 2024 |
| Simon Mesfin | Norway | 1 August 2024 | 1 August 2024 |
| 1 July 2024 | 1 August 2024 | ||
| Andreas Georgson | Sweden | 1 December 2023 | 1 July 2024 |
| Eirik Bakke | Norway | 1 August 2023 | 1 December 2023 |
| Simon Mesfin | Norway | 1 July 2023 | 1 August 2023 |
| Geir Bakke | Norway | 1 January 2020 | 1 July 2023 |
| Arild Sundgot | Norway | 1 July 2018 | 1 July 2018 |
| 1 July 2018 | 1 December 2019 | ||
| Arne Erlandsen | Norway | 1 September 2016 | 1 June 2018 |
| Rúnar Kristinsson | Iceland | 1 January 2015 | 1 September 2016 |
| Magnus Haglund | Sweden | 1 January 2012 | 1 December 2014 |
| Petter Belsvik | Norway | 1 October 2011 | 1 December 2011 |
| Henning Stille Berg | Norway | 1 January 2009 | 1 October 2011 |
Lillestrom Transfers
Through 18 July 2026, the recorded arrivals include transfer moves for S. Kristiansen from Sandefjord, S. Akanji from Sporting Lagos, C. Jebara from IF Elfsborg and P. Dahlberg from IFK Goteborg. F. Gulbrandsen, Y. Ibrahimaj and S. Ottesen are listed as free-agent arrivals. U. Yttergård Jenssen is recorded on loan from Rosenborg, while several others returned from loans, including A. C. Ntiso, L. Svenningsen, K. Arierhi and T. Ogboji. This list covers selected recent entries rather than a complete recruitment total, and no recorded fees are attached.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Ottosson |
IFK Goteborg
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| D. Bassi |
Bodo/Glimt
|
Transfer | 28 August 2026 |
| H. Melland |
Aalesund
|
Transfer | 9 August 2026 |
| S. Kristiansen |
Sandefjord
|
Transfer | 18 July 2026 |
| S. Akanji |
Sporting Lagos
|
Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| G. Nordh |
IK brage
|
- | 13 July 2026 |
| F. Gulbrandsen |
Molde
|
Free agent | 13 July 2026 |
| A. C. Ntiso |
Kongsvinger
|
Return from loan | 5 July 2026 |
| L. Svenningsen |
Tromsdalen Uil
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| U. Yttergård Jenssen |
Rosenborg
|
Loan | 3 March 2026 |
| J. Kitolano |
Aalesund
|
Free agent | 1 March 2026 |
| P. Dahlberg |
IFK Goteborg
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| S. Ottesen |
Cambuur
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| C. Jebara |
IF Elfsborg
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| Y. Ibrahimaj |
Ham-Kam
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
Through 10 August 2026, the recorded departures include loans sending K. Arierhi to Sogndal, L. Svenningsen to Skeid, A. C. Ntiso to Kongsvinger, Markus Wähler to Strommen and T. Ogboji to Strommen. U. Yttergård Jenssen is listed as returning to Rosenborg from a loan, while E. Larsson, V. Hoff, M. Balatoni, M. Hedenstad Christiansen and G. Åsen departed as free agents. Other entries are marked as transfers or departures without a specified type. The list is a selected sample, not a complete outbound total, and no fees are recorded.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kitolano |
Kristiansund BK
|
Transfer | 24 August 2026 |
| Kparobo Arierhi |
Sogndal
|
Loan | 10 August 2026 |
| K. Arierhi |
Sogndal
|
Loan | 10 August 2026 |
| L. Svenningsen |
Skeid
|
Loan | 5 August 2026 |
| U. Yttergård Jenssen |
Rosenborg
|
Return from loan | 21 July 2026 |
| A. C. Ntiso |
Kongsvinger
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| E. Lucky |
Pogradeci
|
Free agent | 11 July 2026 |
| A. C. Ntiso |
Kongsvinger
|
Loan | 17 June 2026 |
| Markus Wähler |
Strommen
|
Loan | 11 June 2026 |
| L. Svenningsen |
Tromsdalen Uil
|
Loan | 29 April 2026 |
| E. Larsson |
Gefle IF
|
Free agent | 24 March 2026 |
| E. Larsson |
Gefle IF
|
Free agent | 23 March 2026 |
| U. Charles |
Aalesund
|
Transfer | 18 March 2026 |
| E. Solberg |
Ull/Kisa
|
- | 17 March 2026 |
| V. Hoff |
Molde
|
Free agent | 1 March 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Lillestrom’s recorded movement shows a mixed squad-building cycle rather than a single transfer route. Arrivals include permanent transfers, free-agent additions, a loan from Rosenborg and multiple returns from temporary spells elsewhere. The listed outbound activity is similarly varied, combining loans for players, a return to a parent club, free-agent departures and other moves recorded without a detailed type. Several names appear on both sides of the movement picture at different dates, reflecting the fluidity of loan placements and returns. The available entries cover a recent sample and should not be treated as a complete window total. No transfer fees are recorded in these entries, so the movement can be described by its mechanisms and timing rather than financial scale. By the latest squad date, a number of arrivals are represented in the 27-player group, while the movement list also contains players absent from that snapshot.
Leagues Lillestrom has participated in
Through the 2026 season, Lillestrom has a recent NM Cupen entry, while 1. Division and Friendlies Clubs are recorded through 2025. The competition history also includes Eliteserien entries from 2016 to 2024, making that participation historical. The cup record includes the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2022 and the UEFA Europa League in 2018. The Super Cup appears in 2018. Together, these records show domestic league and cup activity alongside selected continental and exhibition competitions.
More about Lillestrom
Lillestrom is a Norwegian football club founded in 1917 and based in the city of Lillestrøm in Romerike, east of Oslo. Its identity is built around a vivid yellow-and-black palette, a visual tradition that has earned the club the nickname the Canaries. The club’s name, colours and local setting give it a distinct place in Norwegian football, with a support culture known for strong match-day commitment.
Åråsen Stadion is Lillestrom’s principal home. The dedicated all-seater ground stands close to the city centre and has been modernised over several decades. Its compact setting and partisan atmosphere are central to the club experience, while nearby Lillestrøm stadion and LSK-Hallen support training and indoor football needs. The stadium is also described as club-owned, reinforcing the connection between football operations, local identity and infrastructure.
Founded through the amalgamation of local town clubs, Lillestrom developed into one of Norway’s traditional sides. The club has won domestic league honours on multiple occasions, has a lasting presence in the Norwegian top flight and has been a regular contender in the NM Cupen. Its historical league continuity is especially notable, with a long top-flight run from 1975 through 2019 without relegation. European competition has added a wider dimension, including recorded UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League participation.
Lillestrom’s cultural profile is closely tied to Romerike and to its rivalry with Oslo-based Vålerenga. The contest reflects both geography and football identity, giving domestic fixtures an added regional edge. In governance, the club follows a traditional Norwegian member-based model, with community integration and club-owned facilities more prominent than private mega-ownership. The result is a club profile combining established honours, local belonging, a recognisable stadium and a durable place in Norway’s football ecosystem.
Last matches statistics for Lillestrom
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lillestrom
1 - 2
Viking
|
1 / 9 |
|
78 | 17 | 2 | 5 |
|
Bodo/Glimt
4 - 0
Lillestrom
|
1 / 6 |
|
83 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
|
Lillestrom
0 - 2
Rosenborg
|
4 / 18 |
|
77 | 16 | 1 | 7 |
|
KFUM Oslo
1 - 1
Lillestrom
|
4 / 14 |
|
85 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
|
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
0 - 0
Lillestrom
|
2 / 0 |
|
0% | 17 | 1 | |
|
Lillestrom
2 - 1
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
|
3 / 0 |
|
0% | 11 | 3 | |
|
Lillestrom
1 - 4
Fredrikstad
|
5 / 17 |
|
81 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
|
0 - 3
Lillestrom
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Brann
1 - 2
Lillestrom
|
4 / 8 |
|
0% | 8 | 1 | 2 |
|
Lillestrom
2 - 0
Valerenga
|
2 / 7 |
|
0% | 14 | 2 | 3 |
Detailed statistics Lillestrom
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
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Warnings Lillestrom
Passes Lillestrom
Goalkeeper saves Lillestrom
Latest start lineups Lillestrom (XI)
Lillestrom vs Valerenga
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494760
Brann vs Lillestrom
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494749
Lillestrom vs Fredrikstad
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494742
Lillestrom vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë
UEFA Europa League 2026 - 1623448
Egnatia Rrogozhinë vs Lillestrom
UEFA Europa League 2026 - 1623433
KFUM Oslo vs Lillestrom
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494736
2023
1st shirt
2023
2nd shirt