Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27 11:00 | 26 |
Mosjøen vs Trygg/Lade
|
2-4 |
| 10/27 11:00 | 26 |
[7] Lillestrøm 2 vs Rosenborg 2
[8] 
|
2-1 |
| 10/27 11:00 | 26 |
[13] Orkla vs Melhus
[4] 
|
2-8 |
| 10/27 11:00 | 26 |
[12] Verdal vs Nardo
[2] 
|
1-6 |
| 10/27 11:00 | 26 |
[9] Stabaek 2 vs Strømsgodset 2
[5] 
|
3-3 |
| 10/27 11:00 | 26 |
Rana FK vs Byåsen
|
10-0 |
| 10/27 11:00 | 26 |
Surnadal vs Tiller
|
2-0 |
| 10/20 11:00 | 25 |
[10] Byåsen vs Mosjøen
[14]
|
6-1 |
| 10/20 11:00 | 25 |
Rosenborg 2 vs Stabaek 2
|
1-0 |
| 10/20 11:00 | 25 |
Trygg/Lade vs Orkla
|
6-1 |
| 10/20 11:00 | 25 |
Nardo vs Surnadal
|
5-1 |
| 10/20 11:00 | 25 |
Melhus vs Verdal
|
4-0 |
Teams
Lysekloster
Stord
Fyllingsdalen
Fjøra
Fana
Eik Tønsberg
Halsen IF
Førde
Pors Grenland
Strømsgodset 2
Start 2
Sotra
Randesund
Vindbjart
Fredrikstad 2
Mjondalen 2
Vestfossen
Vard Haugesund
Brodd
Stabaek 2
Rosenborg 2
Odd II
Oystese
Surnadal
Trygg/Lade
Verdal
Follo
Brattvåg
Nardo
Vardeneset
Viking 2
Spjelkavik
Herd
Donn
Byåsen
Haugesund 2
Sarpsborg 2
Valdres FK
IF Ready
Frigg
Årdal FK
Bjarg
Strømsgodset 3
Odd III
Baerum 2
Asker 2
Kongsberg
Drammen FK
Svelvik
Åssiden
Wikipedia - Norwegian Third Division
The Norwegian Third Division, also called Norsk Tipping-Ligaen, 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 April to October. After the 2010 season, the league was reorganised, reducing the number of teams to 164 and halving the number of parallel sections from 24 to 12. After the 2016 season, the league was again reorganised, reducing the number of teams from 164 to 84, and halved the number of groups from twelve to six.
All six group winners promote to 2. divisjon, while the bottom four in all groups are relegated to 4. divisjon.
History
1963–2010
The 3. divisjon was known as the 4. divisjon from 1963 until 1990, when the top-tier league changed its name to Tippeligaen, the 2. divisjon became the 1. divisjon and the names of all the lower divisions were adjusted accordingly. Until 2010, there were 24 parallel sections of the 3. divisjon, each consisting of between 10 and 16 teams. The winners paired up and played each other in one home match and one away match in a playoff. Thus, 12 teams were promoted to the 2. divisjon. This system was in place from 2001. The number of teams that were relegated from each section to the 4. divisjon, varied from two to four, depending on the number of teams in each section.
2011–2016
From 2011 to 2016, 3. divisjon consisted of 12 parallel sections of 12 or 14 teams, and the winners of each group was promoted to the 2. divisjon. Ten sections consisted of 14 teams each, from the South of Norway, the last two sections consisted of 12 teams each, from the Northern Norway. In the sections with 14 teams, the bottom three teams were relegated to the 4. divisjon, and in the two sections with 12 teams each, the bottom two teams were relegated.
2017–
After changes in the Norwegian football pyramid, no teams were promoted from the 3. divisjon after the 2016 season. The fourth tier was split into six groups which for the 2017 season consisted of the teams finishing from 7th to 14th in the 2016 2. divisjon groups and the top 4 teams from the 3. divisjon groups along with the 8 best 5th-placed teams in the 3. divisjon. The rest of the teams in the 2016 3. divisjon was relegated. As of the 2018 season, the 3. divisjon consist of 6 groups of 14 teams.
Like in the rest of the Norwegian Football league system, 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 6 sections according to geographic considerations. Travel times have also been considered occasionally; Bjørnevatn IL in the outskirts of Kirkenes was placed in a group dedicated to the greater Oslo area in the 2017 and 2018 seasons, as commuting by plane between Kirkenes Airport and Gardermoen Airport was deemed easier than travelling westwards through northern Norway by road.
The tournament features a round-robin format, where each team competes against one another twice, once at home and once away. This ensures a fair and balanced competition, as teams have the opportunity to showcase their skills on their home turf and face the challenges of playing away from home.
The teams participating in the Norway Division 3 Group 4 tournament are known for their dedication, teamwork, and determination. They consist of both experienced players and promising young talents, all striving to make their mark in Norwegian soccer. The tournament provides a platform for these players to showcase their abilities and potentially catch the attention of higher-level clubs and national team selectors.
The matches in this tournament are known for their intensity and competitiveness. The players exhibit exceptional technical skills, tactical awareness, and physical prowess, making for thrilling encounters on the field. The matches are often closely contested, with teams battling it out until the final whistle to secure crucial points and climb up the league standings.
The Norway Division 3 Group 4 tournament not only provides an opportunity for teams to compete for the championship but also serves as a platform for the development of soccer in Norway. It allows players to gain valuable experience, improve their skills, and contribute to the growth of the sport in their respective regions.
Overall, the Norway Division 3 Group 4 tournament is a showcase of the passion, talent, and competitiveness that defines Norwegian soccer. It is a must-watch for soccer enthusiasts and a testament to the rich soccer culture in Norway.