The 1951

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was the 46th season of the

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annual knockout football tournament. The tournament was open for all members of NFF, except those from Northern Norway. The final was played at

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on 21 October 1951, and was contested by five-time former winners

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and

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, who made their first appearance in the cup final. Sarpsborg won the final 3-2,

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, and secured their sixth title.

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were the defending champions, but were eliminated by Vålerengen in the quarter-final.

First round

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Second round

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Third round

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Fourth round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

References

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