The 1959–60
Hovedserien was the 16th completed season of top division
football
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in
Norway
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.
Overview
It was contested by 16 teams, and
Fredrikstad
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won the championship, their eighth league title. This was the first season a bronze medal was awarded.
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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Fredrikstad
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6–2
Lillestrøm
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Bronze final
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Eik 4–2
Vålerengen
References
Norway - List of final tables (RSSSF)
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Eliteserien seasons
Norway
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1959 in Norwegian football
1960 in Norwegian football