The Norwegian Fourth Division, also called 4. divisjon, is the fifth highest division of the men's football league in

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. Like the rest of the

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, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October. In 2019, it was decided that not all 24 group winners would promote to 3. divisjon. A play-off system was established and the number of teams promoting from 4. divisjon was reduced to 18. Since the 2017 season, 4. divisjon teams have been eligible to qualify for the

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. Ahead of the 2020 season, the number of groups were reduced to 22. Like in the rest of the

, 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 24 sections according to geographic considerations. The District Football Associations are responsible for the administration of 4. divisjon. The

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is responsible for the administration of 3. divisjon and the higher tiers of the Norwegian football league system.

History

1963–2010

The 4. divisjon was known as the 5. divisjon from 1963 until 1990, when the top-tier league changed its name to

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, the 2. divisjon became the 1. divisjon and the names of all the lower divisions were adjusted accordingly.

2012–2016

From 2012 to 2016, 4. divisjon consisted of 26 parallel sections of 10 to 15 teams, and a total of 34 teams promoted from 4. divisjon.

2017–

After changes in the Norwegian football pyramid, no teams were promoted from the 4. divisjon after the 2016 season. The fifth tier was split into twenty-four groups. With fewer teams in the above tiers of the football pyramid, 4. divisjon teams routinely participate in the

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. In 2020, the number of groups was reduced to 22.

Reserve teams

Reserve teams of clubs from higher divisions can participate in the 4. divisjon. Reserve teams of clubs from the 3. divisjon can not be promoted from the 4. divisjon.

Winners

2017–

Teams in ''italics'' lost promotion play-offs and were not promoted.

Group 1–12

Group 13–24

*¹ Træff 2 were not eligible for promotion, runners-up

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promoted.

Group 25–28

Administration

The District Football Associations are responsible for the administration of 4. divisjon. The

is responsible for the administration of 3. divisjon and the higher tiers of the Norwegian football league system. The current 22 groups are administered by the following districts: *

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(one section) * Akershus Fotballkrets (one section) * Buskerud Fotballkrets (one section) * Finnmark Fotballkrets (one section) *

Hålogaland Fotballkrets The Hålogaland Fotballkrets ''(Hålogaland Football Association)'' is one of the 18 district organisations of the Norwegian Football Federation. It administers lower tier football in the traditional district of Sør-Troms, Ofoten, Lofoten and ...

(one section) * Hordaland Fotballkrets (two sections) *

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(one section) * Nordland Fotballkrets (one section) *

Nordmøre og Romsdal Fotballkrets The Nordmøre og Romsdal Fotballkrets ''(English: Nordmøre and Romsdal Football Association)'' is one of the 18 district organisations of the Norwegian Football Federation. It administers lower tier football in the traditional districts of Nord ...

(one section) * Oslo Fotballkrets (two sections) *

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(one section) *

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(two sections) * Sogn og Fjordane Fotballkrets (one section) *

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(one section) * Telemark Fotballkrets (one section) * Troms Fotballkrets (one section) *

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(two sections) * Vestfold Fotballkrets (one section)

Current teams

Agder *Donn *Express *Flekkefjord *Giv Akt *Jerv B *Lyngdal *Mandalskameratene *Randesund *Sogne *Start B *Tigerberget *Trauma *Vigor *Vindbjart B Akershus *Aurskog Finstadbru *Eidsvold *Eidsvold Turn B *Fjellhamar *Fu/Vo *Gjellerasen *Gjerdrum *Hauerseter *Klofta *Lorenskog B *Lovenstad *Raumnes & Arnes *Raelingen *Strommen B *Sorumsand Buskerud *Askollen *Assiden B *Birkebeineren *Drammens *Eiker/Kvikk *Graabein/Tofte Fremad *Hallingdal *Hokksund *Jevnaker *Kongsberg *Konnerud *Mjondalen B *Modum *Sande *Stoppen *Vestfossen Finnmark *Bjornevatn *Bossekop *HIF/Stein *Indrefjord *Kirkenes *Nordlys *Norild *Porsanger Hordaland Group 1 *Askoy B *Djerv *Flaktveit *Floro *Froya *Kvembit *Mathopen *Nest Sotra *Nordhordland *Sotra B *Sund *Varegg *Voss Hordaland Group 2 *Ardal *Arna Bjornar *Austevoll *Bergensdalen *BI Athletics *Bremnes *Fana B *NHHI *Nymark *Os B *Osteroy *Smoras *Trott Hålogaland *Andenes *Harstad B *Landsas *Leknes/Ballstad *Lofoten *Melbo *Mjolner *Morild *Skanland *Svolvaer Indre Østland *Brumunddal *Flisa *Follebu *Gjovik/Lyn B *Gran *Kolbukameratene *Loten *Nybergsund *Ottestad *Raufoss B *Ridabu *Skreia *Toten *Valdres Nordland *Bodo Glimt B *Bossmo & Ytteren *Bronnoysund *Fauske/Sprint *Grand Bodo *Junkeren B *Mosjoen *Rana B *Sandnessjoen Nordmøre og Romsdal *Andalsnes *Averoykameratene *Dahle *Eide/Omegn *Elnesvagen/Omegn *Kristiansund/Clausenengen *Malmefjorden *Midsund *Sunndal *Traeff B Oslo Group I *Baerum B *Christiania *Fagerborg *Gruner *Haslum *Holmlia *Manglerud Star *Nordstrand B *Oppsal B *Skeid B *Ullern B *Union Carl Berner Oslo Group II *Arvoll *Asker B *Boler *Follo B *Grorud B *Heming *Kjelsas B *Korsvoll *Kolbotn *Lambertseter *Lokomotiv Oslo B Rogaland Group I *Algard *Eiger *Forus og Gausel *Ganddal *Hana *Randaberg *Sandved *Vardeneset *Varhaug *Vidar B Rogaland Group II *Akra *Avaldsnes *Bryne B *Froyland *Kopervik *Nord *Rosseland *Vard Haugesund B *Varhaug Sogn og Fjordane *Dale *Eid *Forde B *Hoyang *Jolster *Kaupanger *Sandane *Sogndal B *Stryn *Vik Sunnmøre *Bergsoy *Hareid *Herd *Hodd B *Hovebygda *Langevag *Orsta *Ravn *Rollon *SIF/Hessa *Spjelkavik *Stordal/Orskog Telemark *Eidanger *Gulset *Hei *Notodden B *Odd C *Skarphedin *Stathelle/Langesund *Storm *Uraedd Troms *Finnsnes *Hamna *Krokelvdalen *Kvaloya *Lyngen/Karnes *Nordreisa *Senja *Skarp *Tromsdalen B Trøndelag Group 1 *Charlottenlund *Heimdal *Kolstad *Lanke *Levanger B *Malvik/Hommelvik *NTNUI *Rorvik *Steinkjer *Stjordals Blink B *Verdal *Vuku Trøndelag Group 2 *Hitra *KIL/Hemne *Lade *Nardo B *Nationalkameratene *Orkla *Rindal *Strindheim B *Sverresborg *Tiller B *Tronder Lyn *Tynset Vestfold *Asgardstrand *Eik Tonsberg B *Halsen *Notteroy *Orn Horten B *Runar *Sandar *Sandefjord BK *Store Bergan *Teie Østfold *As *Askim *Borgen *Krakeroy *Lisleby *Moss B *Ostsiden *Rade *Sarpsborg *Selbak *Sparta Sarpsborg *Sprint Jeloy

References

External links

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