The 2019 1. deild karla (English: ''Men's First Division'') was the 65th season of second-tier Icelandic football. Twelve teams contested the league. The season began on 4 May and concluded on 21 September.

Teams

The league was contested by twelve clubs. Eight remained in the division from the 2018 season, while four new clubs joined the 1. deild karla: *

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were relegated from the

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, replacing ÍA and HK who were promoted to the

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. * Afturelding and

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were promoted from the

2018 2. deild karla The 2018 2. deild karla was the 53rd season of third-tier football in Iceland. Twelve teams contested the league. Play began on 5 May and conclude on 22 September. Teams The league will be contested by twelve clubs, eight of which played in the d ...

, in place of ÍR and

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who were relegated to the 2019 2. deild karla.

Club information

League table

Top goalscorers

References

External links

Fixtures
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