Norwegian Second Division

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The Norwegian Second Division, also called 2. divisjon is the third-highest level of the Norwegian football league system.

Founded2026; 0 years ago (2026) (as 2. divisjon)
2016–2025 (as PostNord-ligaen)
2012–2015 (as Oddsen-ligaen)
2009–2011 (as Fair Play ligaen)
1991–2008 (as 2. divisjon)
1963–1990 (as 3. divisjon)
CountryNorway
ConfederationUEFA
Number of clubs28 (divided into 2 groups of 14)
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Norwegian Second Division
Founded2026; 0 years ago (2026) (as 2. divisjon)
2016–2025 (as PostNord-ligaen)
2012–2015 (as Oddsen-ligaen)
2009–2011 (as Fair Play ligaen)
1991–2008 (as 2. divisjon)
1963–1990 (as 3. divisjon)
CountryNorway
ConfederationUEFA
Number of clubs28 (divided into 2 groups of 14)
Level on pyramid3
Promotion toNorwegian First Division
Relegation toNorwegian Third Division
Domestic cupNorwegian Cup
Current championsSandnes Ulf (Group 1), Strømmen (Group 2)
(2025)
Websitefotball.no
Current: 2025 Norwegian Second Division
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There are 28 teams divided into two groups, and at the end of the season the winner of each group earns promotion to the second-highest division, 1. divisjon. The teams finishing in second place in their respective group will qualify for the promotion play-offs, where they will face each other. The winner will play against the 14th placed team in 1. divisjon for promotion. The bottom three teams in each group are relegated to 3. divisjon.

2. divisjon is the highest league a reserve team can participate in, and only reserve teams from the Eliteserien clubs (first tier) are allowed to enter. The participation of reserve teams stirs debate from time to time.[1]

History

Between 1963 and 1990, 2. divisjon was the second highest level of the Norwegian football league system, therefore the name of the third highest level was 3. divisjon. When the highest level was rebranded in 1991, this level changed its name to 2. divisjon. From 2009 to 2011, the official name of the league was Fair Play ligaen, and from 2012 to 2015 the name was Oddsen-ligaen (after the main sponsor Norsk Tipping's betting-game called Oddsen).[2][3] The league was from 2016 until 2025 branded as PostNord-ligaen, sponsored by PostNord.[4]

Current members

The following 28 clubs are competing in the 2025 Norwegian Second Division.[5]

Winners

1991–1995

All group winners, excluding second teams of top division teams, were promoted to 1. divisjon.

More information Season, Group 1 ...
SeasonGroup 1Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 5Group 6
1991OddBærumVard HaugesundBrann 2[nb 1]Rosenborg 2[nb 2]Bodø/Glimt
1992Lillestrøm 2[nb 3]SkeidÅssidenÅsaneNardoMjølner
1993JevnakerÅndalsnesStabækVidarStjørdals-BlinkAlta
1994Sarpsborg FKOdd GrenlandSandefjord BKHaugesundAalesundStålkameratene
1995ElverumUllernMjøndalenVidarByåsenHarstad
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  1. [1]
    Os were promoted
  2. [2]
    Stjørdals/Blink were promoted
  3. [3]
    Ski were promoted

1996–2000

Each group winner played qualification play-offs to decide which teams promote to 1. divisjon. Teams in bold promoted to 1. divisjon through qualification play-offs.

More information Season, Group 1 ...
SeasonGroup 1Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 5Group 6Group 7Group 8
1996[nb 1]Sarpsborg FKSkjettenRunarVigørRosenborg 2[nb 2]FinnsnesN/aN/a
1997KjelsåsRaufossUllernVidarFanaKolstadStrindheimLofoten
1998Liv/FossekallenSkjettenØrn-HortenVidarFyllingenClausenengenRosenborg 2[nb 3]Lofoten
1999HamKamAskerSandefjordVidarFyllingenAalesundStrindheimTromsdalen
2000SkjettenFF LillehammerØrn-HortenMandalskamerateneHøddAalesundStålkamerateneLofoten
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  1. [1]
    Byåsen and Harstad from 1. divisjon played qualification games against group winners from 2. divisjon
  2. [2]
    Verdal finished second in Group 5 and qualified for promotion play-offs, but was not promoted.
  3. [3]
    Mo finished second in Group 7 and qualified for promotion play-offs, but was not promoted.

2001–2016

All group winners, excluding second teams of top division teams, were promoted to 1. divisjon.

More information Season, Group 1 ...
SeasonGroup 1Group 2Group 3Group 4
2001SkeidÅsaneOslo ØstLørenskog
2002FredrikstadBærumMandalskamerateneAlta
2003Pors GrenlandKongsvingerVard HaugesundTromsdalen
2004FK TønsbergFolloLøv-HamAlta
2005Sparta SarpsborgOslo ØstViking 2[nb 1]Tromsdalen
2006NotoddenSkeidMandalskamerateneRaufoss
2007NybergsundHøddSandnes UlfAlta
2008MjøndalenSkeidStavangerTromsdalen
2009StrømmenFolloSandnes UlfRanheim
2010AskerHøddRandabergHamKam
2011Ullensaker/KisaBærumNotoddenTromsdalen
2012ElverumKristiansundVard HaugesundFollo
2013BærumAltaNest-SotraTromsdalen
2014JervLevangerÅsaneFollo
2015KFUMRaufossUllensaker/KisaKongsvinger
2016TromsdalenElverumFlorøArendal
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  1. [1]
    Haugesund finished second in Group 3 and was promoted

2017–

Teams in bold were promoted to 1. divisjon.
Teams in italics were relegated to 2. divisjon.

More information Season, Group 1 ...
SeasonGroup 1Group 2Play-off teams
2017Ham-KamNest-SotraFredrikstad (1. div), Raufoss (2. div, gr. 1), Notodden (2. div, gr. 2)
2018RaufossSkeidÅsane (1. div), Fredrikstad (2. div, gr. 1), KFUM Oslo (2. div, gr. 2)
2019Stjørdals-BlinkGrorudNotodden (1. div), Kvik Halden (2. div, gr. 1), Åsane (2. div, gr. 2)
2020FredrikstadBryneStjørdals-Blink (1. div), Skeid (2. div, gr. 1), Asker (2. div, gr. 2)
2021KongsvingerSkeidStjørdals-Blink (1. div), Hødd (2. div, gr. 1), Arendal (2. div, gr. 2)
2022MossHøddSkeid (1. div), Arendal (2. div, gr. 1), Ull/Kisa (2. div, gr. 2)
2023EgersundLevangerHødd (1. div), Lyn (2. div, gr. 1), Tromsdalen (2. div, gr. 2)
2024HøddSkeidMjøndalen (1. div), Jerv (2. div, gr. 1), Tromsdalen (2. div, gr. 2)
2025Sandnes UlfStrømmenMoss (1. div), Brattvåg (2. div, gr. 1), Grorud (2. div, gr. 2)
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Reserve teams

Main article: Norwegian reserve football teams

Reserve teams of clubs from the two top divisions can participate in the 2. divisjon. Reserve teams of clubs from the 1. divisjon can not play in the 2. divisjon, so if a team is relegated from the 1. divisjon, the club's reserve team will be relegated to the 3. divisjon regardless of their final position in the league.[6]

Sponsorship

From 2016 until 2025 the 2. divisjon had its title sponsorship rights sold to PostNord.[4]

More information Period, Sponsor ...
Period Sponsor Name
1963–1990No sponsor3. divisjon
1991–20082. divisjon
2009–2011Fair Play ligaen
2012–2015Norsk TippingOddsen-ligaen
2016–2025PostNordPostNord-ligaen
2026–No sponsor2. divisjon
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Records and statistics

Team records

More information Record, Team ...

2001–2016

4 groups
RecordTeamSeason
Most points 70 (Kongsvinger) 2003
Fewest points 3 (Stord and Skjervøy) 2001 and 2003
Most goals in one season 105 (Tromsdalen) 2011
Fewest goals in one season 18 (Langevåg) 2003
Most goals conceded in one season 130 (Skjervøy) 2003
Fewest goals conceded in one season 13 (Elverum) 2016
Most goals in one game 15–0 (Strindheim – Salangen)
15–0 (Sparta Sarpsborg – Fram Larvik)		 2004
2005
Biggest win 15–0 (Strindheim – Salangen)
15–0 (Sparta Sarpsborg – Fram Larvik)		 2004
2005

2017–

2 groups
RecordTeamSeason
Most points 65 (HamKam) 2017
Fewest points 13 (Byåsen) 2017
Most goals in one season 66 (Åsane) 2019
Fewest goals in one season 21 (Brumunddal) 2017
Most goals conceded in one season 69 (Odd 2 and Stabæk 2) 2017 and 2018
Fewest goals conceded in one season 18 (HamKam) 2017
Most goals in one game 5–5 (Bærum – Oppsal)
 2019
Biggest win 8–0 (Raufoss – Follo) 2017
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Average attendances

More information Season, Average ...
Season Average
2014 258
2015 285
2016 262
2017 350
2018 493
2019 474
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Top ten most attended games

More information No., Season ...
No. Season Game Attendance
1 2018 Fredrikstad–Moss 10 413
2 2019 Fredrikstad–Byåsen 7 912
3 2002 Fredrikstad–Kvik Halden 7 013
4 2018 Fredrikstad–Asker 5 691
5 2002 Fredrikstad–Eidsvold Turn 5 370
6 2003 Kongsvinger–Ullensaker/Kisa 5 024
7 2010 Hamarkameratene–Brumunddal 4 565
8 2019 Fredrikstad–Kvik Halden 4 462
9 2018 Fredrikstad–Raufoss 4 291
10 2019 Fredrikstad–Stjørdals-Blink 4 245
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