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Norwegian football league system

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The current national league system administered by the football association is organised as 1-1-4-12, where Tippeligaen is the highest Norwegian level and Adeccoligaen the second highest, followed by four third level (Division 2) and 12 fourth level (Division 3).

Level League(s)/Division(s)
1 Tippeligaen
16 clubs
2 Adeccoligaen
16 clubs
3 Fair Play Ligaen 56 clubs
3 Division 2
Group 1
14 clubs
Division 2
Group 2
14 clubs
Division 2
Group 3
14 clubs
Division 2
Group 4
14 clubs
4 3. Divisjon 164 clubs
4 Division 3
Group 1
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 2
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 3
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 4
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 5
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 6
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 7
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 8
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 9
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 10
14 clubs
Division 3
Group 11
12 clubs
Division 3
Group 12
12 clubs
5–9 Division 4 through Division 8 are regional divisions administered by the various regional football associations.

Promotion and Demotion

Division Promotion Demotion
Tippeligaen N/A 15th, 16th
Adeccoligaen Winner, runner-up 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th
Fair Play Ligaen Winners in four groups 14th, 15th, 16th in four groups
3. Divisjon Winners in twelve groups 14th, 15th, 16th in twelve groups


From the 2011-season on, there will be no play-off matches between Norwegian Third Division group winners, due to the reduction from 24 to 12 groups.

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