The year started with a 2-0 loss to Malmø in Royal League 2004-2005, and the Norwegian league opened with a win 2-0 home at Brann Stadion over Molde, in a match best remembered by Paul Scharners efforts for Brann even though his wife was expecting a baby at any minute. Paul Scharner scored and was appointed Man of the match - his daughter was born the following day. On October 29 Brann finished the season with a draw against Ham-Kam and finished 6th in the Premier League.
The year began with a 2-0 loss to Malmø in Royal League 2004-2005, followed by a home victory over Molde, 2-0 at Brann Stadion. Notably, Paul Scharner's outstanding performance for Brann was celebrated, despite his wife being close to giving birth. Scharner scored and was awarded Man of the match - his daughter arrived the next day. On October 29, Brann ended the season with a draw against Ham-Kam and finished sixth in the Premier League.