The Norwegian Fourth Division, also called 4. divisjon, is the fifth highest division of the men's football league in
Norway
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and t ...
. Like the rest of the
Norwegian football league system The Norwegian football league system, or pyramid, is a series of League system, interconnected leagues for club Association football, football in Norway.
2017 system in men's football
, the current national league system administered by the Norwegi ...
, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October.
In 2019, it was decided that not all 24 group winners would promote to
3. divisjon
The Norwegian Third Division, also called 3. divisjon, is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from ...
. A play-off system was established and the number of teams promoting from 4. divisjon was reduced to 18. Since the 2017 season, 4. divisjon teams have been eligible to qualify for the
Norwegian Cup
The Norwegian Football Cup ( no, Norgesmesterskapet i fotball for herrer) is the main knockout cup competition in Norwegian football. It is run by the Football Association of Norway and has been contested since 1902, making it the oldest football ...
. Ahead of the 2020 season, the number of groups were reduced to 22.
Like in the rest of the
Norwegian football league system The Norwegian football league system, or pyramid, is a series of League system, interconnected leagues for club Association football, football in Norway.
2017 system in men's football
, the current national league system administered by the Norwegi ...
, all the teams play each other twice, once at home and once away. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw, and if two teams are equal on points, the one with the best goal difference is above the other on the table. The teams are placed in the 24 sections according to geographic considerations.
The
District Football Associations are responsible for the administration of 4. divisjon. The
Norwegian Football Federation
The Norwegian Football Federation ( nb, Norges Fotballforbund, nn, Noregs Fotballforbund; NFF) is the governing body of football (soccer), football in Norway. It was formed in 1902 and organises the Norway national football team, men's and Norway ...
is responsible for the administration of
3. divisjon
The Norwegian Third Division, also called 3. divisjon, is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from ...
and the higher tiers of the Norwegian football league system.
History
1963–2010
The 4. divisjon was known as the 5. divisjon from 1963 until 1990, when the top-tier league changed its name to
Tippeligaen
Eliteserien () is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion ...
, the 2. divisjon became the 1. divisjon and the names of all the lower divisions were adjusted accordingly.
2012–2016
From 2012 to 2016, 4. divisjon consisted of 26 parallel sections of 10 to 15 teams, and a total of 34 teams promoted from 4. divisjon.
2017–
After changes in the Norwegian football pyramid, no teams where promoted from the 4. divisjon after the 2016 season. The fifth tier was split into twenty-four groups.
With fewer teams in the above tiers of the football pyramid, 4. divisjon teams routinely participate in the
Norwegian Football Cup
The Norwegian Football Cup ( no, Norgesmesterskapet i fotball for herrer) is the main knockout cup competition in Norwegian football. It is run by the Football Association of Norway and has been contested since 1902, making it the oldest football ...
.
In 2020, the number of groups were reduced to 22.
Reserve teams
Reserve teams of clubs from higher divisions can participate in the 4. divisjon. Reserve teams of clubs from the
3. divisjon
The Norwegian Third Division, also called 3. divisjon, is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from ...
can not be promoted from the 4. divisjon.
Winners
2017–
Teams in ''italics'' lost promotion play-offs and were not promoted.
Group 1–12
Group 13–24
Group 25–28
Administration
The
District Football Associations are responsible for the administration of 4. divisjon. The
Norwegian Football Federation
The Norwegian Football Federation ( nb, Norges Fotballforbund, nn, Noregs Fotballforbund; NFF) is the governing body of football (soccer), football in Norway. It was formed in 1902 and organises the Norway national football team, men's and Norway ...
is responsible for the administration of
3. divisjon
The Norwegian Third Division, also called 3. divisjon, is the fourth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from ...
and the higher tiers of the Norwegian football league system.
The current 22 groups are administrated by the following districts:
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Agder Fotballkrets (one section)
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Akershus Fotballkrets (one section)
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Buskerud Fotballkrets (one section)
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Finnmark Fotballkrets (one section)
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HÃ¥logaland Fotballkrets (one section)
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Hordaland Fotballkrets (two sections)
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Indre Østland Fotballkrets (one section)
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Nordland Fotballkrets (one section)
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Nordmøre og Romsdal Fotballkrets (one section)
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Oslo Fotballkrets (two sections)
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Østfold Fotballkrets (one section)
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Rogaland Fotballkrets (two sections)
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Sogn og Fjordane Fotballkrets (one section)
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Sunnmøre Fotballkrets (one section)
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Telemark Fotballkrets (one section)
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Troms Fotballkrets (one section)
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Trøndelag Fotballkrets (two sections)
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Vestfold Fotballkrets (one section)
Current teams
Agder
*Express
*Floy B
*Froland
*Giv Akt
*Jerv B
*Lyngdal
*Sogne
*Tigerberget
*Torridal
*Trauma
*Vag
*Vigor
*Vindbjart B
Akershus
*Aurskog Holand
*Eidsvold
*Eidsvold Turn B
*Fjellhamar
*Gjellerasen B
*Hauerseter
*Klofta
*Lorenskog B
*Lovenstad
*Raumnes & Arnes
*Raelingen
*Strommen B
*Sorumsand
*Ull Kisa B
Buskerud
*Assiden
*Drammens
*Eiker
*Hallingdal
*Hokksund
*Jevnaker
*Kongsberg
*Konnerud
*Modum
*ROS
*Sande
*Stoppen
*Svelvik
*Vestfossen
Finnmark
*Alta B
*Bossekop
*Honningsvag
*Indrefjord
*Kirkenes
*Nordlys
*Norild
*Porsanger
*Soroy Glimt
*Tverrelvdalen
Hordaland Group 1
*Arna
*Askoy
*NHHI
*Nordhordland
*Odda
*Osteroy
*Oystese
*Radoy
*Sotra B
*Sund
*Trio
*Voss
Hordaland Group 2
*Asane B
*Austevoll
*Djerv Utd
*Fana B
*Flaktveit
*Lyngbo
*Nymark
*Saedalen
*Smoras
*Tertnes
*Trott
*Varegg
HÃ¥logaland
*Andenes
*Ballangen
*Harstad
*Landsas
*Leknes Ballstad
*Lofoten
*Medkila
*Melbo
*Morild
*Sortland
*Stokmarknes
*Svolvaer
Indre Østland
*Brumunddal B
*Faaberg
*Flisa
*Furnes
*Gjovik B
*Gran
*Kolbu
*Kongsvinger B
*Lillehammer
*Loten
*Nybergsund
*Ottestad
*Toten
*Valdres
Nordland
*Bodo Glimt C
*Bossmo Ytteren
*Fauske Sprint
*Grand Bodo
*Hulloy Bodo
*Innstranda
*Junkeren B
*Meloy
*Mosjoen B
*Rana B
*Sandnessjoen
*StalKam
Nordmøre og Romsdal
*Andalsnes
*Dahle
*Eide
*Elnesvagen
*Kristiansunds Utd (Clausenengen)
*Malmefjorden
*Midsund
*Sunndal
*Surnadal
*Tomrefjord
*Traeff B
*Vestnes
Oslo Group I
*Asker B
*Baerum B
*Gamle
*Holmen
*Kjelsas B
*Lokomotiv Oslo B
*Lommedalen
*Manglerud
*Oldenborg
*Oppsal B
*Oslojuvelene
*Ready
Oslo Group II
*Arvoll
*Carl Berner
*Christiania
*Fagerborg
*Follo B
*Grei
*Gruner
*Heming
*Holmlia
*Kolbotn
*Lyn B
*Stovner
Rogaland Group I
*Algard
*Brusand
*Bryne B
*Egersunds B
*Forus
*Hana
*Haugesund B
*Hinna
*Hundvag
*Midtbygden
*Randaberg
*Riska
*Sola
*Stavanger
Rogaland Group II
*Akra
*Djerv B
*Froyland
*Klepp
*Kopervik
*Nord
*Rosseland
*Sandved
*Skjold
*Torvastad
*Vard B
*Vardeneset
*Varhaug
*Vidar B
Sogn og Fjordane
*Ardal
*Bremanger
*Eid
*Fjora
*Forde B
*Hoyang
*Jolster
*Maloy
*Sandane
*Stryn
*Studentspretten
*Vik
Sunnmøre
*Aksla
*Bergsoy
*Blindheim
*Hareid
*Herd
*Hovebygda
*Langevag
*Norborg (Brattvag B)
*Orsta
*Rollon
*Hessa
*Volda B
Telemark
*Eidanger
*Hei
*Kragero
*Notodden B
*Odd C
*Pors B
*Skarphedin
*Skiens
*Stathelle
*Storm
*Tollnes
*Uraedd
Troms
*Finnsnes
*Hamna
*Ishavsbyen
*Krokelvdalen
*Nordreisa
*Ringvassoy
*Salangen
*Senja
*Skarp
*Storelva
*Tromsdalen B
*Ulfstind
Trøndelag Group 1
*Charlottenlund
*Flatanger
*Heimdal
*Lange
*Levanger B
*Namsos
*Nidelv
*Ranheim B
*Rorvik
*Stjordals B
*Trygg
*Vuku
Trøndelag Group 2
*Alvdal
*Hitra
*Hemne
*Kvik
*Melhus
*Nardo B
*NTNUI
*Orkla B
*Orland
*Strindheim B
*Sverresborg
*Tynset
Vestfold
*Asgardstrand
*Flint
*Husoy
*Notteroy
*Orn B
*Re
*Runar
*Sandefjord Utd
*Stag (Fram Larvik B)
*Stokke
*Teie
*Tonsberg B
Østfold
*As
*Askim
*Borgen
*Drobak Frogn
*Krakeroy
*Kvik Halden B
*Lisleby
*Moss B
*Ostsiden
*Rade
*Sarpsborg Utd
*Sparta
*Sprint Jeloy B
*Tistedalen
References
External links
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4.division summarySOCCERWAY)
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Professional sports leagues in Norway