First Division 2026: standings, schedule and stats
NorwaySeason 2026
About the league: First Division
This page covers the First Division season in Norway. The 2026 field includes 16 teams, and Haugesund sits atop the standings with 59 points. Teams combine for 3.81 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 65% of games. The schedule runs from April 5, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
First Division 2026: season in numbers
Season overview
207 games have been completed in the 2026 First Division season. Haugesund leads the standings with 59 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 3.81 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games. 71% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 35% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 50% of games. 18% end in a draw. Road teams win 32% of games.
Team leaders
Haugesund has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game. Both teams scored in 85% of Ranheim's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Haugesund | 26 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 78:40 | +38 | 59 | 2.27 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Strømsgodset | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 71:33 | +38 | 57 | 2.19 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  Kongsvinger | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 77:42 | +35 | 56 | 2.15 | DWWWL |
| 4 |  Stabæk | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 63:34 | +29 | 49 | 1.89 | LWLDW |
| 5 |  Odd | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 53:39 | +14 | 45 | 1.73 | LWWWW |
| 6 |  Bryne | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 35:34 | +1 | 39 | 1.50 | WWWLD |
| 7 |  Hødd | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 42:52 | -10 | 35 | 1.35 | LLLLD |
| 8 |  Egersund | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 39:50 | -11 | 33 | 1.27 | DLLWD |
| 9 |  Ranheim | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 64:65 | -1 | 32 | 1.23 | DWWLD |
| 10 |  Strømmen | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 46:58 | -12 | 30 | 1.15 | DLDDW |
| 11 |  Moss | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 40:55 | -15 | 29 | 1.11 | LWLWD |
| 12 |  Lyn | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 40:57 | -17 | 28 | 1.08 | WLLLL |
| 13 |  Sandnes Ulf | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 37:50 | -13 | 26 | 1.00 | LLDDL |
| 14 |  Sogndal | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 39:56 | -17 | 23 | 0.92 | LDLLL |
| 15 |  Åsane | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 37:60 | -23 | 23 | 0.89 | DLLWL |
| 16 |  Raufoss | 25 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 28:64 | -36 | 20 | 0.80 | LWLLD |
League statistics
The 2026 season stats cover 207 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Haugesund3.00
- 2Kongsvinger2.96
- 3Strømsgodset2.73
- 4Ranheim2.46
- 5Stabæk2.42
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Strømsgodset1.27
- 2Bryne1.31
- 3Stabæk1.31
- 4Odd1.50
- 5Haugesund1.54
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, First Division rates close to average for game pace, above average for chance quality and above average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is close to average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Stian Rokås Michalsen8.38
- 2Oliver Kvendbø Holden7.93
- 3Andreas Solstrand Fossli7.74
- 4Mikael Tørset Johnsen7.69
- 5Cameron Crestani7.65
- 6Famara Camara7.53
- 7Jan Inge Lynum7.32
- 8Scott Vatne7.31
Most minutes
- 1Filip Rønningen Jørgensen2,182
- 2Marius Amundsen Ulla2,160
- 3Knut-Andrè Skjærstein2,160
- 4Jonas Austin Nilsen Pereira2,160
- 5Andreas Dybevik2,160
- 6Aleksey Gorodovoy2,160
- 7Chris Sleveland2,160
- 8Mathias Eriksen Ranmark2,160
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strømsgodset | 26 | 2.14 | 1.26 | +0.88 | 49 | 57 | +8 |
| 2 | Stabæk | 26 | 2.00 | 1.31 | +0.69 | 46 | 49 | +3 |
| 3 | Haugesund | 26 | 1.94 | 1.32 | +0.61 | 46 | 59 | +13 |
| 4 | Odd | 26 | 1.74 | 1.31 | +0.43 | 43 | 45 | +2 |
| 5 | Bryne | 26 | 1.56 | 1.18 | +0.38 | 42 | 39 | -3 |
| 6 | Kongsvinger | 26 | 1.78 | 1.60 | +0.19 | 39 | 56 | +17 |
| 7 | Egersund | 26 | 1.41 | 1.48 | -0.07 | 35 | 33 | -2 |
| 8 | Sandnes Ulf | 26 | 1.39 | 1.49 | -0.10 | 35 | 26 | -9 |
| 9 | Ranheim | 26 | 1.63 | 1.73 | -0.10 | 35 | 32 | -3 |
| 10 | Moss | 26 | 1.55 | 1.64 | -0.10 | 34 | 29 | -5 |
| 11 | Strømmen | 26 | 1.39 | 1.63 | -0.24 | 32 | 30 | -2 |
| 12 | Lyn | 26 | 1.38 | 1.76 | -0.37 | 30 | 28 | -2 |
| 13 | Sogndal | 25 | 1.61 | 2.01 | -0.40 | 29 | 23 | -6 |
| 14 | Hødd | 26 | 1.19 | 1.74 | -0.55 | 27 | 35 | +8 |
| 15 | Åsane | 26 | 1.24 | 1.82 | -0.59 | 27 | 23 | -4 |
| 16 | Raufoss | 25 | 1.18 | 1.88 | -0.70 | 24 | 20 | -4 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 24
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in First Division?
First Division has 16 teams in the 2026 season.
When does the 2026 First Division season start and end?
The 2026 First Division schedule runs from April 5, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
How many rounds are in the First Division season?
The 2026 First Division schedule covers 30 rounds.
Who leads the First Division standings?
Haugesund leads First Division with 59 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First Division?
Haugesund has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in First Division?
Strømsgodset allows the fewest goals in First Division, at 1.27 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in First Division?
First Division games average 3.81 goals.
How often do First Division games finish Over 2.5 goals?
71% of First Division games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in First Division?
Both teams score in 65% of First Division games.
How often do home teams win in First Division?
Home teams win 50% of First Division games.
What does xG show in First Division stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The First Division xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in First Division?
Sory Ibrahim Diarra leads the recorded scoring table in First Division for 2026 with 30 goals.