The 2018 season is

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's first season back in the

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following their relegation at the end of the 2016 season.

Season events

Prior to the start of the season, IK Start appointed Mark Dempsey as their new manager. After a run of poor results, Dempsey was fired on 18 May 2018, Mick Priest taking over as Interim Manager.

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took over on a permanent basis on May 30.

Squad

''As of 31 August 2018.''

Out on loan

Transfers

Winter

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Summer

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Competitions

Eliteserien

Results summary

Results by round

Results

Table

Norwegian Cup

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

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

Goal scorers

Disciplinary record

References

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