Norwegian Second Division
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The Norwegian Second Division, also called 2. divisjon and often referred to as PostNord-ligaen for sponsorship reasons, is the third-highest level of the Norwegian football league system.
Founded | 2016– (as PostNord-ligaen) 2012–2015 (as Oddsen-ligaen) 2009–2011 (as Fair Play ligaen) 1991–2008 (as 2. divisjon) 1963–1990 (as 3. divisjon) |
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Country | Norway |
Confederation | UEFA |
Number of teams | 28 (divided into 2 groups of 14) |
Level on pyramid | 3 |
Promotion to | Norwegian First Division |
Relegation to | Norwegian Third Division |
Domestic cup(s) | Norwegian Cup |
Current champions | Egersund (Group 1), Levanger (Group 2) (2023) |
Website | fotball.no |
Current: 2024 Norwegian Second Division |
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]