The 1986 1. divisjon was the 42nd completed season of top division

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. The season began on 27 April 1986 and ended on 19 October 1986. 22 games were played with 2 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Number eleven and twelve were relegated. The winners of the two groups of the

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were promoted, as well as the winner of a series of play-off matches between the two second-placed teams in the two groups of the 2. divisjon and number ten in the 1. divisjon.

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won the league, after a slow start but later 11 wins in a row. It was Lillestrøm's fourth title.

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and

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were relegated to the 2. divisjon. The league had low attendances this year.

Teams and locations

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

League table

Results

Relegation play-offs

The qualification matches were contested between

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(10th in the 1. divisjon), Drøbak/Frogn (2nd in the 2. divisjon - Group A), and Vidar (2nd in the 2. divisjon - Group B). Tromsø won and remained in the 1. divisjon. ;Results * Drøbak/Frogn – Vidar 1–2 *

– Drøbak/Frogn 2–0 * Vidar –

0–1

Season statistics

Top scorers

Attendances

Notes

References

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{{1986–87 in European football (UEFA) Eliteserien seasons