1983 1. divisjon


The 1983 1. divisjon was the 38th completed season of top division football in Norway.

Overview

22 games were played with 2 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Number eleven and twelve were relegated. The winners of the two groups of the 2. divisjon were promoted, as well as the winner of a series of play-off matches between number ten in the 1. divisjon and the two second-placed teams in the two groups of the 2. divisjon.
Vålerengen won the championship, their third title.

Teams and locations

TeamLocationStadium
Brann29BergenBrann Stadion
Bryne8BryneBryne Stadion
Eik6TønsbergTønsberg Gressbane
Hamarkameratene12HamarBriskeby
Kongsvinger1KongsvingerGjemselund Stadion
Lillestrøm20LillestrømÅråsen Stadion
Mjøndalen14MjøndalenNedre Eiker Stadion
Moss10MossMelløs Stadion
Rosenborg20TrondheimLerkendal Stadion
Start16KristiansandKristiansand Stadion
Vålerengen28OsloBislett Stadion
Viking36StavangerStavanger Stadion

League table

Results

Relegation play-offs

The qualification play-off matches were contested between Brann, Pors, and Strindheim. Strindheim won and were promoted to the 1. divisjon.
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Top scorer