The 2016 season is Stabæk's third season back in the

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following their relegation in 2012, their 20th season in the top flight of

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. Stabæk finished the previous season in third place, qualifying for the

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First qualifying round.

Season Events

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resigned as manager on 8 July 2016, after being knocked out of the

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by Connah's Quay Nomads.

Squad

Out on loan

''For season transfers, see List of Norwegian football transfers winter 2014–15 and List of Norwegian football transfers summer 2015.''

Transfers

Winter

In: Out:

Summer

In: Out:

Friendlies

Competitions

Tippeligaen

Results summary

Results by round

Results

Table

Relegation play-offs

Norwegian Cup

UEFA Europa League

Qualifying rounds

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

, - , colspan="14", ''Players away from Stabæk on loan:'' , - , colspan="14", ''Players who appeared for Stabæk no longer at the club:''

Goal scorers

Disciplinary record

Notes

References

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