The 2014

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was the 70th completed season of top division

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in Norway. The competition began on 28 March 2014, two weeks later than in the previous season. A three-week summer-break in June was scheduled due to the

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, and the decisive match was played on 9 November 2014. Strømsgodset were the defending champions. Bodø/Glimt and Stabæk joined as the promoted clubs from the 2013 1. divisjon. They replaced

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and

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who were relegated to the 2014 1. divisjon.

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won their third title, with four matches to spare following a 2–1 away win against

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on 4 October 2014. The team broke the record for most points (71) and most wins (22).

Overview

Summary

On 4 October, Molde were confirmed as league champions following their 2–1 away win against

in the 26th round. They won their third title. On 2 November, in the penultimate round of the season,

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were the first team to be relegated to the 1. divisjon when they gave away a 3–1 lead in stoppage time and drew 3–3 away to

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. On the final day,

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were relegated and Brann qualified for the relegation play-offs. On 26 November, Brann were the third team to be relegated after losing the play-offs 4–1 on aggregate against

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Teams

The league was contested by 16 teams: the best 13 teams of the 2013 season, and the 14th-placed

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who won the relegation-playoffs against

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, in addition to two promoted teams from 1. divisjon. The promoted teams were Bodø/Glimt and Stabæk, returning to the top flight after an absence of four years and one season respectively. They replaced

(after an eleven-year spell in Eliteserien) and

(relegated after two seasons presence).

Stadiums and locations

:''Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.

Personnel and kits

League table

Relegation play-offs

The 14th-placed team, Brann, took part in a two-legged play-off against

, the winners of the 2014 1. divisjon

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, to decide who would play in the

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. ;First leg ---- ;Second leg ''Mjøndalen won 4–1 on aggregate and gained promotion to the

; Brann were relegated to the 1. divisjon.'' ----

Results

Season statistics

Top scorers

Hat-tricks

;Notes (H) – Home team
(A) – Away team

Top assists

Discipline

Player

*Most yellow cards: 9 ** Anders Trondsen (Stabæk) *Most red cards: 2

** Aksel Berget Skjølsvik (Sandnes Ulf)

Club

*Most yellow cards: 49 **Strømsgodset *Most red cards: 3 **Sandnes Ulf

Attendances

Awards

Annual awards

Player of the Year

The Player of the Year award awared to Jone Samuelsen (

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Goalkeeper of the Year

The Goalkeeper of the Year award awared to

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Defender of the Year

The Defender of the Year award awared to

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Midfielder of the Year

The Midfielder of the Year award awared to Jone Samuelsen (

)

Striker of the Year

The Striker of the Year award awared to

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)

Manager of the Year

The Manager of the Year award awared to

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Young Player of the Year

The Young Player of the Year award awared to

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( Strømsgodset)

References

External links

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