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Eliteserien1st Division, also known as OBOS-ligaen, is a professional football league in Norway for men. There are overall 16 teams that compete for the title every year between April and December. Sofascore tracks live football scores and 1st Division table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in 1st Division for online searches are HamKam, Aalesunds FK, Fredrikstad FK. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Norway.
Competition format of 1st Division
The first edition of the 1st Division took place in 1997 when the first league winner was Vålerenga. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The best teams are promoted to the Eliteserien. The last 2 teams are relegated to the 2nd Division Group 12nd Division Group 2. In 2023 Hødd IL, Moss FK were promoted to the 1st Division. Jerv, Kristiansund BK were relegated to 1st Division for the 2023 season. Each team plays overall 270 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the 1st Division 2022 season was Oscar Aga with 24 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.61 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is HamKam with the total capacity of 7,800.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partner for 1st Division is Discovery Communications Nordic . The organization that is in charge of the league is Norwegian Football Federation .
Top 9 important questions about 1st Division
#1 Which team is the current titleholder in 1st Division?
The current titleholder in 1st Division is SK Brann.
#2 What rank of competition is 1st Division in Norway?
1st Division is the level 2 division in Norway.
#3 How many rounds are played each season in 1st Division?
Overall 31 rounds are played in 1st Division each season.
#4 How many goals are scored on average in 1st Division in 2023?
The average number of goals in 1st Division is 2.61 per game in 2023.
#5 Is there a playoff round in 1st Division after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in 1st Division.
#6 When does the 1st Division start and when does it finish?
The 1st Division usually starts in April and ends in December.
#7 Which teams were relegated from 1st Division for the season 2023?
The relegated teams from 1st Division in 2023 season are Jerv, Kristiansund BK.
#8 Which teams were promoted to the 1st Division in 2023 season?
The promoted teams to 1st Division in 2023 season are Hødd IL, Moss FK.
#9 How many groups are there in 1st Division competition?
The teams in 1st Division are placed in 3 groups.
1st Division
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1st Division, also known as OBOS-ligaen, is a professional football league in Norway for men. There are overall 16 teams that compete for the title every year between April and December. Sofascore tracks live football scores and 1st Division table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in 1st Division for online searches are HamKam, Aalesunds FK, Fredrikstad FK. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Norway.
Competition format of 1st Division
The first edition of the 1st Division took place in 1997 when the first league winner was Vålerenga. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The best teams are promoted to the Eliteserien. The last 2 teams are relegated to the 2nd Division Group 12nd Division Group 2. In 2023 Hødd IL, Moss FK were promoted to the 1st Division. Jerv, Kristiansund BK were relegated to 1st Division for the 2023 season. Each team plays overall 270 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the 1st Division 2022 season was Oscar Aga with 24 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.61 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is HamKam with the total capacity of 7,800.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partner for 1st Division is Discovery Communications Nordic . The organization that is in charge of the league is Norwegian Football Federation .
Top 9 important questions about 1st Division
#1 Which team is the current titleholder in 1st Division?
The current titleholder in 1st Division is SK Brann.
#2 What rank of competition is 1st Division in Norway?
1st Division is the level 2 division in Norway.
#3 How many rounds are played each season in 1st Division?
Overall 31 rounds are played in 1st Division each season.
#4 How many goals are scored on average in 1st Division in 2023?
The average number of goals in 1st Division is 2.61 per game in 2023.
#5 Is there a playoff round in 1st Division after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in 1st Division.
#6 When does the 1st Division start and when does it finish?
The 1st Division usually starts in April and ends in December.
#7 Which teams were relegated from 1st Division for the season 2023?
The relegated teams from 1st Division in 2023 season are Jerv, Kristiansund BK.
#8 Which teams were promoted to the 1st Division in 2023 season?
The promoted teams to 1st Division in 2023 season are Hødd IL, Moss FK.
#9 How many groups are there in 1st Division competition?
The teams in 1st Division are placed in 3 groups.