The 1955

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was the 50th season of the

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annual knockout

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tournament. The tournament was open for all members of NFF, except those from

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. The final was played at

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on 23 October 1955, and was contested the defending champions

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, and

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, who also lost the final in

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. Skeid successfully defended their title with a 5–0 victory in the final.

First round

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Second round

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

* * * {{1955–56 in European football (UEFA) Norwegian Football Cup seasons

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