The 1956–57

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was the 13th completed season of top division

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Overview

It was contested by 16 teams, and

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won the championship, their seventh league title. Sarpsborg FK was one of three teams to have appeared in all 12 completed editions of the top division, but was relegated at the end of the season.

Teams and locations

:''Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.''

League tables

Group A

Group B

Results

Group A

Group B

Championship final

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References

Norway - List of final tables (RSSSF)
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