2018_in_Norwegian_football
The 2018 season was the 113th season of competitive football in Norway.
Quick Facts Season, Men's football ...
| Season | 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||||
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | |||
| 1. divisjon | Viking | |||
| 2. divisjon | Raufoss (Group 1) Skeid (Group 2) | |||
| Cupen | Rosenborg | |||
| Mesterfinalen | Rosenborg | |||
| Women's football | ||||
| Toppserien | LSK Kvinner | |||
| 1. divisjon | Fart | |||
| Cupen | LSK Kvinner | |||
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The season began in March, and ended in December with the 2018 Norwegian Football Cup Final.
League season
Promotion and relegation
More information League, Promoted to league ...
| League | Promoted to league | Relegated from league |
|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | ||
| 1. divisjon | ||
| 2. divisjon |
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Eliteserien
Main article: 2018 Eliteserien
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosenborg (C) | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 51 | 24 | +27 | 64 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round[lower-alpha 1] |
| 2 | Molde | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 63 | 36 | +27 | 59 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
| 3 | Brann | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 31 | +14 | 58 | |
| 4 | Haugesund | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 45 | 33 | +12 | 53 | |
| 5 | Kristiansund | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 46 | 41 | +5 | 46 | |
| 6 | Vålerenga | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 39 | 44 | −5 | 42 | |
| 7 | Ranheim | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 43 | 50 | −7 | 42 | |
| 8 | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 46 | 39 | +7 | 41 | |
| 9 | Odd | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 39 | 38 | +1 | 40 | |
| 10 | Tromsø | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 41 | 48 | −7 | 36 | |
| 11 | Bodø/Glimt | 30 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 32 | 35 | −3 | 32 | |
| 12 | Lillestrøm | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 34 | 44 | −10 | 32 | |
| 13 | Strømsgodset | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 46 | 48 | −2 | 31 | |
| 14 | Stabæk (O) | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 37 | 50 | −13 | 29 | Qualification for the relegation play-offs |
| 15 | Start (R) | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 30 | 54 | −24 | 29 | Relegation to First Division |
| 16 | Sandefjord (R) | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 35 | 57 | −22 | 23 |
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Source: Football Association of Norway (in Norwegian), Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).[1]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).[1]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Since the winners of the 2018 Norwegian Cup (Rosenborg) qualified for European competition based on league position, the spot awarded to the cup winners (Europa League first qualifying round) was passed to the second-placed team, while the spot awarded to the second-placed team (Europa League first qualifying round) was passed to the fourth-placed team.
1. divisjon
Main article: 2018 1. divisjon
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking (C, P) | 30 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 68 | 44 | +24 | 61 | Promotion to Eliteserien |
| 2 | Mjøndalen (P) | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 49 | 24 | +25 | 60 | |
| 3 | Aalesund | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 58 | 31 | +27 | 59 | Qualification for the promotion play-offs |
| 4 | Sogndal | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 47 | 31 | +16 | 51 | |
| 5 | Ull/Kisa | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 59 | 49 | +10 | 43 | |
| 6 | Nest-Sotra | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 43 | 41 | +2 | 43 | |
| 7 | Tromsdalen | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 43 | 47 | −4 | 43 | |
| 8 | Kongsvinger | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 59 | 49 | +10 | 42 | |
| 9 | HamKam | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 46 | 44 | +2 | 42 | |
| 10 | Sandnes Ulf | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 43 | 47 | −4 | 42 | |
| 11 | Strømmen | 30 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 49 | 53 | −4 | 38 | |
| 12 | Notodden | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 36 | 40 | −4 | 36 | |
| 13 | Jerv | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 41 | −10 | 35 | |
| 14 | Åsane (R) | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 38 | 57 | −19 | 33 | Qualification for the relegation play-offs |
| 15 | Florø (R) | 30 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 27 | 59 | −32 | 27 | Relegation to Second Division |
| 16 | Levanger (R) | 30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 32 | 71 | −39 | 15 |
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Source: nifs.no (in Norwegian), Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
2. divisjon
Main article: 2018 2. divisjon
Group 1
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raufoss (C, P) | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 30 | +34 | 53 | Promotion to First Division |
| 2 | Fredrikstad | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 53 | 25 | +28 | 52 | Qualification for the promotion play-offs |
| 3 | Grorud | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 31 | +15 | 48 | |
| 4 | Asker | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 31 | +22 | 45 | |
| 5 | Alta | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 39 | 28 | +11 | 45 | |
| 6 | Elverum | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 53 | 39 | +14 | 44 | |
| 7 | Mjølner | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 44 | |
| 8 | Bærum | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 33 | +11 | 40 | |
| 9 | Moss | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 42 | −5 | 30 | |
| 10 | Fram Larvik | 26 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 40 | 57 | −17 | 29 | |
| 11 | Odd 2 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 35 | 52 | −17 | 22 | |
| 12 | Nybergsund (R) | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 26 | 58 | −32 | 21 | Relegation to Third Division |
| 13 | Hønefoss (R) | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 38 | 67 | −29 | 20 | |
| 14 | Stabæk 2 (R) | 26 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 34 | 69 | −35 | 16 |
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Source: nifs.no (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Group 2
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skeid (C, P) | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 59 | 25 | +34 | 56 | Promotion to First Division |
| 2 | KFUM Oslo (O, P) | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 47 | 32 | +15 | 47 | Qualification for the promotion play-offs |
| 3 | Hødd | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 43 | 30 | +13 | 47 | |
| 4 | Egersund | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 47 | 28 | +19 | 44 | |
| 5 | Bryne | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 38 | +7 | 41 | |
| 6 | Arendal | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 37 | 34 | +3 | 36 | |
| 7 | Kjelsås | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 38 | 36 | +2 | 35 | |
| 8 | Brattvåg | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 37 | 51 | −14 | 35 | |
| 9 | Vidar | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 41 | 51 | −10 | 33 | |
| 10 | Nardo | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 33 | 44 | −11 | 31 | |
| 11 | Stjørdals-Blink | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 39 | 48 | −9 | 28 | |
| 12 | Fløy (R) | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 39 | 55 | −16 | 28 | Relegation to Third Division |
| 13 | Vålerenga 2 (R) | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 54 | 62 | −8 | 26 | |
| 14 | Vard Haugesund (R) | 26 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 31 | 56 | −25 | 14 |
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Source: nifs.no (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
3. divisjon
Main article: 2018 3. divisjon
Group 1
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oppsal (P) | 26 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 85 | 17 | +68 | 67 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Træff | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 65 | 37 | +28 | 53 | |
| 3 | Molde 2 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 66 | 42 | +24 | 53 | |
| 4 | Spjelkavik | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 55 | 46 | +9 | 40 | |
| 5 | Lokomotiv Oslo | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 40 | |
| 6 | Follo | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 39 | 47 | −8 | 35 | |
| 7 | Herd | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 46 | 48 | −2 | 34 | |
| 8 | Drøbak/Frogn | 26 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 48 | 62 | −14 | 34 | |
| 9 | Ullern | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 33 | |
| 10 | Ready | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 43 | 53 | −10 | 32 | |
| 11 | Rilindja (R) | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 42 | 65 | −23 | 31 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 12 | Kristiansund 2 (R) | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 48 | 67 | −19 | 24 | |
| 13 | KFUM 2 (R) | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 41 | 60 | −19 | 24 | |
| 14 | Hødd 2 (R) | 26 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 34 | 79 | −45 | 14 |
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Source: fotball.no (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Group 2
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kvik Halden (P) | 26 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 65 | 16 | +49 | 63 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Eidsvold Turn | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 67 | 20 | +47 | 60 | |
| 3 | Lørenskog | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 58 | 34 | +24 | 55 | |
| 4 | Strømsgodset 2 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 82 | 35 | +47 | 49 | |
| 5 | Kråkerøy | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 40 | 34 | +6 | 42 | |
| 6 | Gjelleråsen | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 55 | 48 | +7 | 40 | |
| 7 | Valdres | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 38 | |
| 8 | Lillestrøm 2 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 54 | 46 | +8 | 37 | |
| 9 | Vestfossen | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 48 | 53 | −5 | 35 | |
| 10 | Skjetten | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 39 | 60 | −21 | 28 | |
| 11 | Bjørnevatn (R) | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 23 | 61 | −38 | 22 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 12 | Skedsmo (R) | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 29 | 50 | −21 | 21 | |
| 13 | Østsiden (R) | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 35 | 68 | −33 | 21 | |
| 14 | Selbak (R) | 26 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 24 | 100 | −76 | 4 |
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Source: fotball.no (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Group 3
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sola (P) | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 65 | 31 | +34 | 55 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Ørn-Horten | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 66 | 24 | +42 | 52 | |
| 3 | Vindbjart | 26 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 47 | |
| 4 | Tønsberg | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 54 | 30 | +24 | 46 | |
| 5 | Donn | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 63 | 48 | +15 | 41 | |
| 6 | Halsen | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 55 | 42 | +13 | 40 | |
| 7 | Pors | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 58 | 51 | +7 | 37 | |
| 8 | Staal Jørpeland | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 37 | |
| 9 | Start 2 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 63 | 50 | +13 | 36 | |
| 10 | Madla | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 46 | 49 | −3 | 36 | |
| 11 | Sandefjord 2 (R) | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 51 | 53 | −2 | 33 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 12 | Urædd (R) | 26 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 41 | 53 | −12 | 27 | |
| 13 | Åssiden (R) | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 30 | 84 | −54 | 16 | |
| 14 | Egersund 2 (R) | 26 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 24 | 117 | −93 | 11 |
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Source: fotball.no (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Group 4
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sotra (P) | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 80 | 32 | +48 | 56 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Fyllingsdalen | 26 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 63 | 31 | +32 | 54 | |
| 3 | Lysekloster | 26 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 75 | 30 | +45 | 52 | |
| 4 | Viking 2 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 77 | 44 | +33 | 46 | |
| 5 | Brodd | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 66 | 47 | +19 | 43 | |
| 6 | Brann 2 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 72 | 50 | +22 | 42 | |
| 7 | Fana | 26 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 49 | 44 | +5 | 40 | |
| 8 | Vardeneset | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 52 | 64 | −12 | 37 | |
| 9 | Sogndal 2 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 53 | 68 | −15 | 34 | |
| 10 | Stord | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 51 | 62 | −11 | 30 | |
| 11 | Tertnes (R) | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 39 | 68 | −29 | 30 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 12 | Øystese (R) | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 39 | 75 | −36 | 24 | |
| 13 | Førde (R) | 26 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 68 | −36 | 20 | |
| 14 | Varegg (R) | 26 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 83 | −65 | 12 |
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Source: nifs.no (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Group 5
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Byåsen (P) | 26 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 66 | 25 | +41 | 58 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Rosenborg 2 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 80 | 35 | +45 | 52 | |
| 3 | Tillerbyen | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 49 | 34 | +15 | 43 | |
| 4 | Brumunddal | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 43 | 32 | +11 | 43 | |
| 5 | Verdal | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 31 | 37 | −6 | 37 | |
| 6 | Orkla | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 51 | 56 | −5 | 35 | |
| 7 | Gjøvik-Lyn | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 39 | 48 | −9 | 35 | |
| 8 | Steinkjer | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 48 | 46 | +2 | 34 | |
| 9 | Melhus | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 42 | 44 | −2 | 34 | |
| 10 | Kolstad | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 51 | 63 | −12 | 33 | |
| 11 | Levanger (R) | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 48 | 65 | −17 | 31 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 12 | Tynset (R) | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 45 | 48 | −3 | 28 | |
| 13 | Løten (R) | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 35 | 58 | −23 | 28 | |
| 14 | Ottestad (R) | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 32 | 69 | −37 | 16 |
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Source: nifs.no (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Group 6
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senja (P) | 26 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 63 | 23 | +40 | 58 | Promotion to Second Division |
| 2 | Frigg | 26 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 64 | 14 | +50 | 55 | |
| 3 | Lyn | 26 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 74 | 40 | +34 | 53 | |
| 4 | Fløya | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 56 | 35 | +21 | 47 | |
| 5 | Junkeren | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 76 | 42 | +34 | 46 | |
| 6 | Harstad | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 57 | 52 | +5 | 42 | |
| 7 | Grei | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 47 | 39 | +8 | 40 | |
| 8 | Finnsnes | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 41 | 34 | +7 | 34 | |
| 9 | Skjervøy | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 49 | 55 | −6 | 29 | |
| 10 | Melbo | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 36 | 61 | −25 | 28 | |
| 11 | Skarp (R) | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 49 | 57 | −8 | 27 | Relegation to Fourth Division |
| 12 | Korsvoll (R) | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 28 | 56 | −28 | 22 | |
| 13 | Stålkameratene (R) | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 38 | 94 | −56 | 16 | |
| 14 | Sortland (R) | 26 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 28 | 104 | −76 | 13 |
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Source: nifs.no (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
4. divisjon
Main article: 2018 4. divisjon
Cup competitions
Norwegian Cup
Main article: 2018 Norwegian Football Cup
Final
Main article: 2018 Norwegian Football Cup final
More information Rosenborg, 4–1 ...
| Rosenborg | 4–1 | Strømsgodset |
|---|---|---|
Jensen  18'Konradsen 40'Bendtner 52', 90+4' |
Report | Abdellaoue 13' |
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Mesterfinalen
Main article: 2018 Mesterfinalen
League season
Promotion and relegation
More information League, Promoted to league ...
| League | Promoted to league | Relegated from league |
|---|---|---|
| Toppserien | ||
| 1. divisjon |
|
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Toppserien
Main article: 2018 Toppserien
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSK Kvinner (C) | 22 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 71 | 15 | +56 | 61 | Qualification for the Champions League qualifying round |
| 2 | Klepp | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 21 | +18 | 48 | |
| 3 | Arna-Bjørnar | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 53 | 26 | +27 | 39 | |
| 4 | Sandviken | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 39 | |
| 5 | Kolbotn | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 35 | −1 | 39 | |
| 6 | Vålerenga | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 37 | 35 | +2 | 33 | |
| 7 | Røa | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 31[lower-alpha 1] | |
| 8 | Stabæk | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 29 | 37 | −8 | 23 | |
| 9 | Avaldsnes | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 24 | 38 | −14 | 21 | |
| 10 | Trondheims-Ørn | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 48 | −23 | 18 | |
| 11 | Lyn (O) | 22 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 27 | 56 | −29 | 12 | Qualification for relegation play-offs |
| 12 | Grand Bodø (R) | 22 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 61 | −41 | 8 | Relegation to First Division |
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Source: Norges Fotballforbund (in Norwegian)[3]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Røa was deducted one point.[2]
1. divisjon
Main article: 2018 1. divisjon (women)
2. divisjon
Main article: 2018 2. divisjon (women)
Norwegian Women's Cup
Main article: 2018 Norwegian Women's Cup
Final
- LSK Kvinner 4–0 Sandviken
UEFA Champions League
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Champions League
Qualifying phase
First qualifying round
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Champions League first qualifying round
Second qualifying round
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Champions League second qualifying round
UEFA Europa League
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League
Qualifying phase and play-off round (Champions path)
Third qualifying round
Play-off round
Qualifying phase and play-off round (Main Path)
First qualifying round
Second qualifying round
More information Team 1, Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score ...
| Team 1 | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Molde  |
5–0 |  Laçi |
3–0 | 2–0 |
LASK Linz  |
6–1 | Lillestrøm |
4–0 | 2–1 |
St. Gallen  |
2–2 (a) | Sarpsborg 08 |
2–1 | 0–1 |
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Third qualifying round
Play-off round
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League play-off round (Main Path)
More information Team 1, Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score ...
| Team 1 | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarpsborg 08 |
4–3 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv |
3–1 | 1–2 |
Zenit Saint Petersburg  |
4–3 | Molde |
3–1 | 1–2 |
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Group stage
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League group stage
Group B
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | SAL | CEL | RBL | ROS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bull Salzburg |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6 | +11 | 18 | Advance to knockout phase | — | 3–1 | 1–0 | 3–0 | |
| 2 |  Celtic |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 9 | 1–2 | — | 2–1 | 1–0 | ||
| 3 |  RB Leipzig |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 7 | 2–3 | 2–0 | — | 1–1 | ||
| 4 | Rosenborg |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 14 | −10 | 1 | 2–5 | 0–1 | 1–3 | — |
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Group I
UEFA Women's Champions League
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions League
Qualifying round
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying round
Group 10
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | AVA | SPO | OSI | DRA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avaldsnes |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 7 | Round of 32 | — | 3–2 | — | 3–0 | |
| 2 |  Sporting CP |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 6 | — | — | 3–0 | — | ||
| 3 |  Osijek (H) |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | +10 | 4 | 2–2 | — | — | 13–0 | ||
| 4 |  Dragon 2014 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | −20 | 0 | — | 0–4 | — | — |
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Knockout phase
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions League knockout phase
Round of 32
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions League round of 32
More information Team 1, Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score ...
| Team 1 | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avaldsnes |
0–7 |  Lyon |
0–2 | 0–5 |
| LSK Kvinner |
4–0 | Zvezda-2005 Perm |
3–0 | 1–0 |
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Round of 16
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions League round of 16
More information Team 1, Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score ...
| Team 1 | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSK Kvinner |
3–1 |  Brøndby |
1–1 | 2–0 |
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- The tournament continued into the 2019 season.
Norway men's national football team
Main article: Norway national football team
Friendlies
Norway also participated in four friendly matches.
Norway 
v 
Australia
v 
Australia
| 23 March 2018 Friendly | Norway | 4–1 | Australia | Oslo, Norway |
| 18:00 CET (UTC+1) |
|
Report | Irvine 19' |
Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion Attendance: 5,871 Referee: Andreas Ekberg (Sweden) |
Albania 
v Norway
v Norway
| 26 March 2018 Friendly | Albania | 0–1 | Norway | Elbasan, Albania |
| 18:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Rosted 70' |
Stadium: Elbasan Arena Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Fyodor Zammit (Malta) |
Iceland 
v Norway
v Norway
| 2 June 2018 Friendly | Iceland | 2–3 | Norway | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC±0) |
|
Report | Stadium: Laugardalsvöllur Attendance: 3,172 Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden) |
Norway v 
Panama
v 
Panama
| 6 June 2018 Friendly | Norway | 1–0 | Panama | Oslo, Norway |
| 19:00 CEST (UTC+2) | King 4' |
Report | Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion Attendance: 7,435 Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük (Netherlands) |
2018–19 UEFA Nations League C
Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Nations League C
During the season, the Norway national team played six games in the inaugural edition of the UEFA Nations League.[4]
Group 3
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion[lower-alpha 1] | |
 |
 |
 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway (P) |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 13 | Promotion to League B | — | 1–0 | 2–0 | 1–0 | |
| 2 | Bulgaria (P) |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 11 | 1–0 | — | 2–1 | 1–1 | ||
| 3 | Cyprus |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | −4 | 5 | 0–2 | 1–1 | — | 2–1 | ||
| 4 | Slovenia |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 3 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 1–1 | — |
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- Due to revamp of the format for the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League, no teams were eventually relegated, and the second-placed teams in each group were also promoted.
Norway v 
Cyprus
v Cyprus
| 6 September 2018 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Norway | 2–0 | Cyprus | Oslo, Norway |
| 20:45 CEST (UTC+2) | Johansen 20', 42' |
Report | Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion Attendance: 6,172 Referee: István Kovács (Romania) |
Bulgaria 
v Norway
v Norway
| 9 September 2018 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Bulgaria | 1–0 | Norway | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| 19:00 (UTC+3) | Vasilev 59' |
Report | Stadium: Vasil Levski National Stadium Attendance: 7,100 Referee: Daniel Stefański (Poland) |
Norway v 
Slovenia
v Slovenia
| 13 October 2018 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Norway | 1–0 | Slovenia | Oslo, Norway |
| 18:00 (UTC+2) | Selnæs 45+5' |
Report | Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion Attendance: 14,712 Referee: Daniel Siebert (Germany) |
Norway v Bulgaria
v Bulgaria
| 16 October 2018 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Norway | 1–0 | Bulgaria | Oslo, Norway |
| 20:45 (UTC+2) | Elyounoussi 31' |
Report | Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion Attendance: 9,523 Referee: John Beaton (Scotland) |
Slovenia v Norway
v Norway
| 16 November 2018 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Slovenia | 1–1 | Norway | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| 20:45 (UTC+1) | Benjamin Verbič 9' |
Report | Bjørn Maars Johnsen 86' |
Stadium: Stožice Stadium Attendance: 10,254 Referee: Ruddy Buquet (France) |
Cyprus v Norway
v Norway
| 19 November 2018 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Cyprus | 0–2 | Norway | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| 21:45 (UTC+2) | Report | Ola Kamara 36', 48' |
Stadium: GSP Stadium Referee: István Vad (Hungary) |
Norway women's national football team
Main article: Norway women's national football team
Friendlies
Norway v 
Scotland
v Scotland
| 18 January 2018 (2018-01-18) Friendly | Norway | 3–0 | Scotland | La Manga Stadium, La Manga |
| Isabell Herlovsen 12', 32' Thorisdóttir 53' |
Report |
Norway v Iceland
v Iceland
| 23 January 2018 (2018-01-23) Friendly | Norway | 2–1 | Iceland | La Manga Stadium, La Manga |
| Jensen 42', 61' |
Report | Friðriksdóttir 3' |
2018 Algarve Cup
Main article: 2018 Algarve Cup
Group A
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal (H) |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Norway |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 3 |
| 4 |  China |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0 |
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Australia v Norway
v Norway
| 28 February 2018 (2018-02-28) 2018 Algarve Cup | Australia | 4–3 | Norway | Albufeira Municipal Stadium, Albufeira |
| 18:30 |
|
Report | Referee: Monika Mularczyk (Poland) |
China 
v Norway
v Norway
| 2 March 2018 (2018-03-02) 2018 Algarve Cup | China | 0–2 | Norway | VRS António Sports Complex, Vila Real de Santo António |
| 15:00 | Report | Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva (United States) |
Portugal 
v Norway
v Norway
| 5 March 2018 (2018-03-05) 2018 Algarve Cup | Portugal | 2–0 | Norway | Estádio Algarve, São João da Venda |
| 1:00 | Report | Referee: Monika Mularczyk (Poland) |
Placement match
- 3rd placed teams
More information Pos, Grp ...
| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B |  South Korea |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4 | Seventh-place match |
| 2 | A | Norway |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 3 | |
| 3 | C | Iceland |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 2 | Ninth-place match |
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Source: FPF
Seventh-place match
South Korea 
v Norway
v Norway
| 7 March 2018 (2018-03-07) 2018 Algarve Cup | South Korea | Abandoned | Norway | Albufeira Municipal Stadium, Albufeira |
| 18:30 | Referee: Sandra Braz Bastos (Portugal) | |||
| Note: The seventh place game was suspended during the second half with a score of 0–0, due to heavy rain and adverse weather conditions.[5] | ||||
2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Main article: 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Group 3
Main article: 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 3
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | |
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 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway |
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 4 | +18 | 21 | 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup | — | 2–1 | 1–0 | 4–1 | 6–1 | |
| 2 | Netherlands |
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 2 | +20 | 19 | Play-offs | 1–0 | — | 0–0 | 7–0 | 1–0 | |
| 3 | Republic of Ireland |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 13 | 0–2 | 0–2 | — | 4–0 | 2–1 | ||
| 4 | Northern Ireland |
8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 27 | −23 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0–3 | 0–5 | 0–2 | — | 0–1 | ||
| 5 | Slovakia |
8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 23 | −19 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0–4 | 0–5 | 0–2 | 1–3 | — |
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Northern Ireland 
v Norway
v Norway
| 10 April 2018 (2018-04-10) World Cup Qualifying - G3 | Northern Ireland | 0–3 | Norway | Shamrock Park, Portadown |
| 20:30 | Report |
|
Attendance: 504 Referee: Lina Lehtovaara (Finland) |
Republic of Ireland 
v Norway
v Norway
| 8 June 2018 (2018-06-08) World Cup Qualifying - G3 | Republic of Ireland | 0–2 | Norway | Tallaght Stadium, Dublin |
| 18:30 | Report |
|
Attendance: 3,172 Referee: Kateryna Monzul (Ukraine) |
Norway v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland
| 12 June 2018 (2018-06-12) World Cup Qualifying - G3 | Norway | 1–0 | Republic of Ireland | Viking Stadion, Stavanger |
| 19:00 |
|
Report | Attendance: 3,609 Referee: Esther Staubli (Switzerland) |
Slovakia 
v Norway
v Norway
| 31 August 2018 (2018-08-31) World Cup Qualifying - G3 | Slovakia | 0–4 | Norway | NTC Senec, Senec |
| 20:00 | Report | Referee: Valentina Finzi (Italy) |
Norway v 
Netherlands
v Netherlands
| 5 September 2018 (2018-09-05) World Cup Qualifying - G3 | Norway | 2–1 | Netherlands | Intility Arena, Oslo |
| 17:00 | Report |
|
Referee: Riem Hussein (Germany) |
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