The 2018 season was Molde's 11th consecutive year in the top flight,

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, and their 42nd season in the top flight of

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. They competed in

, the

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and the

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, which they entered at the

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stage. In the Norwegian Cup, Molde advanced from the first round on 18 April 2018 after Træff was defeated with the score 1–6.

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scored a hat-trick in the game. Molde were drawn against

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in the second round. Molde lost the game 0–1 in extra time after 90 goalless minutes.

Season events

Ahead of the 2018 season, first team coach Mark Dempsey left Molde on 1 December 2017 to become the new head coach of

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Squad

Transfers

In

: Knudtzon's moves was announced on the above date, but was finalised on 1 January 2019.

Out

Loans in

Loans out

Released

Friendlies

Competitions

Eliteserien

Results summary

Results by round

Results

Table

Norwegian Cup

Europa League

Qualifying phase

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

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

Goalscorers

Clean sheets

Disciplinary record

References

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