First Division 2026
NorwaySeason 2026
About the league: First Division
This page gathers the statistics for First Division, a football league in Norway. The 2026 campaign brings together 16 teams — Haugesund top the table on 43 points. Fans see 3.87 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 63% of games. The schedule covers matches from 5 April 2026 to 8 November 2026.
First Division 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 160 First Division matches have been completed. Haugesund leads the table with 43 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.87. BTTS: 63%. Over 2.5: 74%. Clean-sheet matches: 37%.
Result split
Home wins: 51%. Draws: 15%. Away wins: 34%.
Team rankings
Haugesund has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 3.10. Both teams scored in 85% of Ranheim's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Haugesund | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 62:36 | +26 | 43 | 2.15 | WWLWW |
| 2 |  Kongsvinger | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 53:32 | +21 | 43 | 2.15 | LWWWD |
| 3 |  Stabæk | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 53:23 | +30 | 42 | 2.10 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Strømsgodset | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 53:29 | +24 | 41 | 2.05 | WLWWW |
| 5 |  Hødd | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 35:36 | -1 | 33 | 1.65 | WWWLW |
| 6 |  Odd | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 40:32 | +8 | 32 | 1.60 | WDLLW |
| 7 |  Bryne | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 26:29 | -3 | 29 | 1.45 | LWWWL |
| 8 |  Egersund | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 33:37 | -4 | 27 | 1.35 | WWLLD |
| 9 |  Lyn | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35:43 | -8 | 24 | 1.20 | WLWWD |
| 10 |  Ranheim | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 49:54 | -5 | 23 | 1.15 | LWLLL |
| 11 |  Sandnes Ulf | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 29:35 | -6 | 23 | 1.15 | LLLLW |
| 12 |  Sogndal | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 36:48 | -12 | 22 | 1.10 | LLWDL |
| 13 |  Strømmen | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30:47 | -17 | 21 | 1.05 | WLLWW |
| 14 |  Moss | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 32:45 | -13 | 19 | 0.95 | LDLDL |
| 15 |  Åsane | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 30:44 | -14 | 18 | 0.90 | LLWLD |
| 16 |  Raufoss | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 23:49 | -26 | 16 | 0.80 | LLLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 160 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Haugesund3.10
- 2Stabæk2.65
- 3Strømsgodset2.65
- 4Kongsvinger2.65
- 5Ranheim2.45
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Stabæk1.15
- 2Bryne1.45
- 3Strømsgodset1.45
- 4Odd1.60
- 5Kongsvinger1.60
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Ranheim85%
- 2Moss85%
- 3Kongsvinger80%
- 4Haugesund75%
- 5Hødd70%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Ranheim95%
- 2Moss90%
- 3Kongsvinger85%
- 4Haugesund80%
- 5Sogndal80%
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 sits Above average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance 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
- 1Sebastian Hansen1,710
- 2Kasper Skaanes1,710
- 3Lars Jendal1,710
- 4Marius Amundsen Ulla1,710
- 5Karsten Arman Ekorness1,710
- 6Knut-Andrè Skjærstein1,710
- 7Jacob Storevik1,710
- 8Jonas Austin Nilsen Pereira1,710
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 | 20 | 2.17 | 1.29 | +0.88 | 38 | 41 | +3 |
| 2 | Stabæk | 20 | 2.00 | 1.36 | +0.65 | 35 | 42 | +7 |
| 3 | Haugesund | 20 | 1.91 | 1.40 | +0.52 | 34 | 43 | +9 |
| 4 | Odd | 20 | 1.72 | 1.36 | +0.36 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 5 | Bryne | 20 | 1.58 | 1.32 | +0.26 | 31 | 29 | -2 |
| 6 | Kongsvinger | 20 | 1.73 | 1.57 | +0.16 | 29 | 43 | +14 |
| 7 | Sandnes Ulf | 20 | 1.45 | 1.40 | +0.04 | 28 | 23 | -5 |
| 8 | Egersund | 20 | 1.44 | 1.47 | -0.03 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 9 | Moss | 20 | 1.63 | 1.68 | -0.05 | 27 | 19 | -8 |
| 10 | Ranheim | 20 | 1.65 | 1.83 | -0.18 | 26 | 23 | -3 |
| 11 | Sogndal | 20 | 1.70 | 1.96 | -0.26 | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| 12 | Strømmen | 20 | 1.33 | 1.61 | -0.27 | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| 13 | Lyn | 20 | 1.49 | 1.80 | -0.31 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 14 | Hødd | 20 | 1.28 | 1.83 | -0.55 | 21 | 33 | +12 |
| 15 | Åsane | 20 | 1.27 | 1.84 | -0.57 | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| 16 | Raufoss | 20 | 1.24 | 1.89 | -0.64 | 20 | 16 | -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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 21
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?
The 2026 season of First Division includes 16 teams.
When does the 2026 First Division season start and end?
The 2026 First Division season runs from 5 April 2026 to 8 November 2026.
How many matchweeks does the First Division season have?
The 2026 First Division season spans 30 matchweeks.
Who leads the First Division table?
Haugesund leads First Division with 43 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First Division?
Haugesund has the strongest attack in First Division, scoring 3.10 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in First Division?
Stabæk concedes the fewest goals in First Division, 1.15 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in First Division?
First Division averages 3.87 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in First Division?
Over 2.5 lands in 74% of First Division matches.
How often do both teams score in First Division?
BTTS lands in 63% of First Division matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in First Division?
Home teams win 51% of matches in First Division.
Who is the top scorer in First Division?
Sory Ibrahim Diarra leads the recorded scoring table in First Division for 2026 with 26 goals.